What does Among the Ghosts sound like?

Among the Ghosts is a alternative country album by Lucero, released in 2018. Good for wistful reflections on lost love and evening listening with quiet contemplation.

Who is Among the Ghosts for?

Among the Ghosts works well if you're into wistful reflections on lost love, evening listening with quiet contemplation and intimate storytelling through personal narratives.

How many songs are on Among the Ghosts?

Among the Ghosts has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Among the Ghosts

Lucero · 2018

40 min · 10 tracks · alternative country

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

55 /100

Foothills

Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

The album presents solid songwriting and production, with a cohesive flow but lacks standout moments that elevate it further.

What we noticed

The first track introduces a steady, mid-tempo rhythm that persists through the first half of the album, creating a consistent sonic landscape.
Several tracks feature prominent use of electric guitar riffs that contrast with softer, introspective lyrics, highlighting emotional tension.
The album closes with two tracks that gradually slow down in tempo, creating a reflective atmosphere as it concludes.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.