New Ghost
Hate Dept. · 2013
45 min · 10 tracks · punk rock
An energetic blend of melodic punk rock and gritty socio-political commentary, underscored by driving rhythms and anthemic choruses.
Top tracks — play these first
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Disconnector — This track opens the album with a powerful energy that encapsulates the band's signature sound while addressing themes of disconnection in modern life.
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Already Over — The song features driving rhythms and catchy melodies that highlight the band's ability to balance punk aggression with lyrical introspection about past relationships.
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Matrimonial Blood — This track stands out for its critique of societal expectations surrounding marriage, showcasing the album's thematic depth through sharp, provocative lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk rock with socio-political lyrics, maintaining a solid but conventional structure throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocals, creating an anthemic feel that encourages listener participation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Broken Rule
The narrative shifts from personal struggle to broader societal critique, emphasizing individual agency against oppressive norms.
This shift illustrates how personal experiences can mirror larger societal issues, enriching the song's impact by connecting individual choices to collective struggles.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Disconnector 4:32
- 2 Already Over 4:22
- 3 New Son Army 4:45
- 4 Amanda Jones 4:48
- 5 Hard Times 4:49
- 6 Broken Rule 4:19
- 7 Still Child 5:03
- 8 Better Days 4:24
- 9 Matrimonial Blood 4:07
- 10 Subordinates 4:27
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