A dazzling and mesmerising 4 track EP from Love Ghost featuring 4 acclaimed Latin artists, ‘venganza del fantasma’ is modern emo music done right. Thoroughly imbued with the right kind of darkness and overbearing emotional exuberance that screams anxiety and anguish, the record does justice to bringing out the power and gravitas of rock music alongside punchy rap verses with expert composition skills.
Few tracks are able to get you as intrigued and ready for an album as ‘Ghost Town’ does. The powerful and engrossing emo rock/rap doubles up as a charge up and darkness all in one. This collaboration with the critically acclaimed Santa RM brings about intense topical discussions on issues of mental health, Loneliness and a spiritual battle with one’s demons. Produced by experts, it has such an engrossing and infectious chorus to match the energy that each verse brings before it.
Songs like ‘ALI3N’ even veer into hyper pop, giving a wildly different sonic style to the album as it progresses. Inferno is a narrative masterpiece, an expertly woven piece of storytelling that traverses multitudes of genres. The closer, ‘Pick Myself Apart’ is by far the most angst ridden piece of the lot, a typical emo rock love song that pits the lover as someone who is quite literally obsessed and crazy about the object of their desire.
Emo rock and rap music can be a powerful way to cope with mental health issues. It’s a form of catharsis that can help release pent-up emotions and gain clarity. Plus, it can provide a sense of solidarity and connection for those who may feel isolated. For many, it’s a crucial tool to help alleviate the darkness through its own darkness. Love Ghost do this in a fresh and exciting way on this powerful record.