Ghost Alive (album)
The Boxer Rebellion · 2018
45 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and atmospheric instrumentation that captures a sense of yearning and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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What the Fuck — Opening with raw energy, this track sets a confrontational tone that grabs listeners' attention while delving into themes of confusion and frustration.
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Love Yourself — This song encapsulates the album's exploration of self-acceptance and personal growth, with anthemic choruses that resonate emotionally.
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River — With its lush instrumentation and reflective lyrics, this track highlights the band's ability to blend melancholy with elegance, creating a poignant listening experience.
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Don’t Look Back — This track employs driving rhythms and evocative imagery, encouraging listeners to move forward rather than dwell on past mistakes, embodying resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends atmospheric instrumentation with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive yet familiar indie rock sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build in intensity, culminating in a climactic moment with 'Don’t Look Back' before shifting to more subdued pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create an atmospheric depth, particularly evident in 'River' and 'Goodnight'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies for introspective moments
- emotive vocals that resonate deeply
- steady pacing for reflective listening
- atmospheric soundscapes enhance solitude
- lyrical depth invites personal connection
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat energy
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Ghost Alive marks The Boxer Rebellion's fifth studio album, following their 2016 release, Ocean by Ocean. At this juncture in their career, the band sought to refine their sound while exploring themes of introspection and emotional complexity, showcasing their evolution as artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Interpol· The National· Editors
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Love Yourself
The bridge shifts to directly addressing the listener with encouragement to embrace their worth instead of seeking external validation.
This direct address creates an intimate connection, transforming the song into a personal mantra rather than just another pop anthem.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What the Fuck 4:24
- 2 Rain 5:01
- 3 Love Yourself 5:01
- 4 Fear 3:17
- 5 Here I Am 4:47
- 6 Don’t Look Back 4:04
- 7 Lost Cause 3:05
- 8 Don’t Ever Stop 3:46
- 9 River 4:07
- 10 Under Control 4:22
- 11 Goodnight 3:58
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