Top tracks — play these first
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Cirice — Cirice stands out for its hauntingly beautiful melody paired with lyrics that explore themes of manipulation and control, making it both chilling and captivating.
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From the Pinnacle to the Pit — This track features a driving rhythm and powerful vocals that encapsulate Ghost's blend of arena rock and metal, reflecting on themes of ambition and downfall.
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He Is — He Is showcases the band's softer side, using religious imagery to convey a message of love and acceptance wrapped in a melodic ballad format.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Meliora showcases strong songwriting and production but loses some cohesion with live tracks at the end.
What we noticed
- Tracks like 'He Is' and 'Cirice' incorporate softer, more ethereal elements, contrasting with the heavier songs.
- The album closes with two live tracks that shift the energy dramatically from the studio recordings.
- 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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5/10
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
- theatrical moments of dark elegance
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- captivating heaviness with unease
- immersive narrative progression
- engaging live performance energy
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer straightforward, predictable structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Acclaimed for its ambitious songwriting, marking a high point in Ghost's artistic evolution.
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Meliora is Ghost's third studio album, following the breakthrough success of Infestissumam. At this point, the band had solidified their identity, blending hard rock with progressive elements while maintaining a strong narrative through their lyrical content and theatrical stage presence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Avenged Sevenfold· Marilyn Manson· Mastodon
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Cirice
The shift to first-person perspective emphasizes vulnerability while expressing deep emotional manipulation from one character to another.
This change in perspective highlights the intimate nature of the song's theme, creating a stark contrast with earlier depersonalized lyrics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spirit 5:15
- 2 From the Pinnacle to the Pit 4:02
- 3 Cirice 6:02
- 4 Spöksonat 0:56
- 5 He Is 4:13
- 6 Mummy Dust 4:07
- 7 Majesty 5:24
- 8 Devil Church 1:06
- 9 Absolution 4:50
- 10 Deus in Absentia 5:48
- 11 Year Zero (live) 5:00
- 12 If You Have Ghosts (live) 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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