Released 10 years ago
Holy Ghost
Modern Baseball · 2016
27 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
A raw yet introspective exploration of youth, combining punk energy with deeply personal lyrics and catchy melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wedding Singer — This track encapsulates the album's blend of humor and melancholy, detailing the complexities of relationships through witty lyrics and an upbeat melody.
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Every Day — The song navigates daily struggles with anxiety and self-doubt, reflecting the album's overarching themes while featuring catchy hooks that draw listeners in.
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Just Another Face — This closer serves as an emotional culmination of the album, with poignant reflections on identity and connection that resonate deeply after the preceding tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines personal lyrics with punk energy, showcasing growth in songwriting and emotional depth.
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 vocal lines that intertwine, creating a conversational feel rather than a traditional lead-and-support structure.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and personal anecdotes, enhancing the emotional weight of the music.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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
- quick bursts of youthful energy
- candid reflections on growing up
- short tracks for casual listening
- raw emotions with intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, structured compositions
- seek polished, produced sound
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 'Holy Ghost' is Modern Baseball's third album, released after a brief hiatus following their previous record 'Holy Ghost.' The band had solidified their identity in the emo and punk scenes, and this album showcases a mature reflection on personal struggles and mental health, marking a pivotal moment in their evolving sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Wonder Years· Joyce Manor· PUP
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Note to Self
The verse shifts from a retrospective tone to an urgent plea for self-acceptance amid life's pressures.
This transition emphasizes the struggle between past experiences and present self-worth, making it a powerful moment of realization.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Holy Ghost 1:01
- 2 Wedding Singer 2:47
- 3 Note to Self 3:49
- 4 Mass 1:44
- 5 Every Day 3:03
- 6 Hiding 3:45
- 7 Coding These to Lukens 1:29
- 8 Breathing in Stereo 1:43
- 9 Apple Cider, I Don’t Mind 1:57
- 10 What If… 2:06
- 11 Just Another Face 3:56
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