Top tracks — play these first
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I Am Ghost — This track encapsulates the album's dark themes, combining aggressive instrumentation with haunting melodies that reflect on inner turmoil and existential dread.
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Wolves and Rats — With its driving rhythms and anthemic chorus, this song serves as a powerful commentary on societal issues, making it both musically engaging and thought-provoking.
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Devil’s Night — This track stands out for its explosive energy and intricate guitar work, perfectly blending Caliban's heavy sound with moments of melodic introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Ghost Empire showcases strong songwriting and production, balancing intensity with melody in a cohesive metalcore package.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive tempos and heavy guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and slower tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate dual vocal styles, alternating between harsh screams and clean singing to enhance emotional contrast.
- The album's production emphasizes a polished sound, with layered instrumentation that creates a dense sonic texture throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- relentless emotional intensity
- gradual build to climax
- for cathartic release
- immersive headphone detail hunting
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- avoid lengthy listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Ghost Empire is Caliban's seventh studio album, released during a period of artistic evolution for the band. Following their acclaimed 2012 album, I Am Nemesis, this release sees them continuing to refine their signature metalcore sound while exploring new lyrical themes and musical dynamics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Heaven Shall Burn· Parkway Drive· August Burns Red
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 King 4:02
- 2 Chaos – Creation 3:30
- 3 Wolves and Rats 3:59
- 4 nebeL 3:12
- 5 I Am Ghost 3:46
- 6 Devil’s Night 4:23
- 7 yOUR Song 4:27
- 8 Cries and Whispers 3:55
- 9 Good Man 5:07
- 10 I Am Rebellion 4:21
- 11 Who We Are 4:09
- 12 My Vertigo 3:16
- 13 Falling Downwards 3:47
Disc 2
- 1 On Tour With Caliban 2013 1:44:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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