Ghost - Second Time Around (1992)

 

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I feel that the cover for Ghost's sophomore release captures the serenity of this recording, perfectly. There's still some beautiful freak-outs, but the overall vibe is calmer and more collected, in my opinion. Considering their debut to the world began with Batoh screaming at the top of his lungs, Second Time Around sweetly guides you in before they blast off. 

They used quite the collection of instruments for this record. Some of the more advanced listed are, 'Holy Talking', 'Sympathy', and my favorite instrument of all, which is clearly noticeable through the whole record, 'Smile'. Not to mention the 'some nameless bells and stones' that the whole band took part in playing. I really like the growth with this set. Click below and chill. 

Second Time Around

Ghost - Ghost (1990)

 

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Keeping in tune with yesterday's post, I'd like to introduce those of you whom haven't had the pleasure of experiencing Japan's Ghost just yet. What a great trip you will have with this record. Freak-outs, into meditative chanting, into free jazz explorations, into fuzzed-out psych, this record has it all. Their history is just as interesting. Performing in Buddhist temples, to squatting in abandoned train stations in Tokyo, Ghost seems to move through time at their own will. I enjoyed this record the most during  late-night listens. 

Ghost