Ghost Notes
Veruca Salt · 2015
54 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of melodic hooks and raw confessional lyrics that encapsulate the essence of alternative rock's resurgence.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Gospel According to Saint Me — This track opens the album with an infectious energy, showcasing both the band's signature sound and lyrical wit that sets the tone for the entire record.
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Empty Bottle — A poignant exploration of loss and longing, this song features haunting melodies and harmonies that highlight the emotional depth present throughout the album.
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Come Clean, Dark Thing — This track combines dark lyrical themes with an upbeat tempo, illustrating the band's unique ability to juxtapose heavy subject matter with engaging music.
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The Sound of Leaving — The lush instrumentation and reflective lyrics make this track a standout moment, capturing the essence of change and personal growth that permeates the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and vocal interplay but lacks standout production elements.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature dual vocals from Nina Gordon and Louise Post, creating a call-and-response effect that enhances the lyrical themes.
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- introspective lyrics for deep reflection
- dynamic journey through varied moods
- for late-night introspection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- dislike emotional depth and nuance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2015, Ghost Notes marked Veruca Salt's first album since their reunion in 2013. This album followed a lengthy hiatus and showcased the band's return to form with original members Nina Gordon and Louise Post collaborating closely. It represented a significant moment in their career, as they aimed to re-establish their presence in the modern alternative rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Breeders· L7· Hole
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Gospel According to Saint Me 3:49
- 2 Black and Blonde 4:07
- 3 Eyes on You 3:17
- 4 Prince of Wales 5:36
- 5 The Sound of Leaving 3:32
- 6 Love You Less 3:10
- 7 Laughing in the Sugar Bowl 2:16
- 8 Empty Bottle 5:54
- 9 Come Clean, Dark Thing 3:22
- 10 I’m Telling You Now 3:29
- 11 Triage 3:36
- 12 Lost to Me 4:11
- 13 The Museum of Broken Relationships 2:35
- 14 Alternica 5:58
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