Ghosts Upon the Earth
Gungor · 2011
50 min · 12 tracks · baroque pop
A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements intertwines with introspective lyrics, creating a meditative atmosphere that invites deep reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Brother Moon — This track captures the essence of the album with its poetic lyrics and serene melody, invoking a sense of wonder about nature and existence.
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When Death Dies — Exploring themes of mortality and hope, this song blends haunting vocals with rich instrumentation to create an emotionally charged experience.
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You Are the Beauty — This closing track encapsulates the album's overarching theme of finding beauty in the divine, featuring sweeping crescendos that leave a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's lush orchestration and introspective lyrics create a distinctive and immersive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a gradual build-up of orchestral elements, layering strings and woodwinds that create a rich soundscape.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal arrangements, enhancing the communal feel of the music.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, allowing for introspection and a meditative conclusion to the album.
- 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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8/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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When Death Dies
The shift from despair to hope is articulated through imagery that contrasts darkness with light, illuminating the promise of life after death.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let There Be 3:09
- 2 Brother Moon 4:11
- 3 Crags and Clay 4:39
- 4 The Fall 3:57
- 5 When Death Dies 3:34
- 6 Church Bells 2:49
- 7 Wake Up Sleeper 4:45
- 8 Ezekiel 4:28
- 9 Vous Etes Mon Coure (You Are My Heart) 3:56
- 10 This Is Not the End 3:00
- 11 You Are the Beauty 4:47
- 12 Every Breath 6:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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