It was about a few years ago that Ghost took the underground rock world by storm. Was praised by Darkthrone's skin man, Fenriz. Later a lot of major acts started to take notice (Phil Anselmo, James Hetfield, etc). They were signed by Lee Dorian's label, Rise Above. And Metal Blade made sure their debut album, "Opus Eponymous", got a decent distribution here in the US. And of course there was the mad love they were getting from Decibel magazine ( who had them on the cover, twice).
Last year, it was reported that Ghost got signed to Republic Records for a lot of cash. Fans were now wondering if Ghost will outdo Opus. And people who weren't familiar with them, were wondering if they were worth the hype. Despite the over-the-top Satanic image, Ghost can really write some really catchy tunes.
As soon as I put in the cd, I knew I was going to enjoy this album once I heard the opening track. One thing I notice was that the production didn't have that old school sound like the first album. But it still had that Ghost feel. "Secular Haze" is a way better song than "Ritual". And "Year Zero is now my favorite Ghost track (before that, it was "Satan's Prayer"). And of course the chorus for "Monstrous Clock" was a great way to end the album. Of course if you have the deluxe version, you also get two bonus songs (which includes a ABBA songs). The lyrics still have a Satanic theme, but there are more church/Hammond organ than in the first one.
If you're a fan of Mercyful Fate and Blue Oyster Cult, you will dig this. Most metal fans will be put off because they aren't a death metal/black metal band. But if you can get pass their image, you will really like this band. And I do have to admit, their image does bring something to their live shows. "Infestissumam" totally gets "5 Hitlers punched in the face". Come together, together as one. Come together, for Lucifer's Son.
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