Released 20 years ago
Put Your Ghost to Rest
Kevin Devine · 2006
49 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
An introspective blend of indie rock melodies and reflective lyrics that capture the complexities of personal relationships.
Top tracks — play these first
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Brooklyn Boy — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy melody and relatable themes of nostalgia and urban life.
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You'll Only End Up Joining Them — The song captures a sense of resignation and introspection, showcasing Devine's ability to blend personal struggles with broader existential themes.
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Go Haunt Someone Else — With its haunting melody and biting lyrics, this track exemplifies Devine's knack for transforming emotional pain into compelling narratives.
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Heaven Bound and Glory Be — This closing track features lush instrumentation and elevated lyrical content, providing a reflective resolution to the album's journey.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong lyrical narratives and varied tempos, contributing to its engaging structure.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies that build emotional intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and personal anecdotes, creating a narrative thread that connects many of the songs.
- 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
- introspective reflections on life
- melodic storytelling for quiet moments
- earnest lyrics for personal connection
- poignant themes of friendship
- pacing that encourages contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Put Your Ghost to Rest was Kevin Devine's third studio album, following his critically acclaimed record, Split the Country, Split the Street. At this point in his career, Devine was solidifying his presence in the indie rock scene, gaining recognition for his poignant songwriting and emotive performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brand New· Modest Mouse· The Front Bottoms
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Just Stay
The perspective shifts from longing to pleading, creating an urgent appeal for connection amidst uncertainty.
This shift emphasizes vulnerability in relationships, allowing listeners to feel the tension between desire and doubt.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Brooklyn Boy 3:30
- 2 You're Trailing Yourself 3:03
- 3 Just Stay 4:15
- 4 You'll Only End Up Joining Them 4:17
- 5 Billion Bees 3:32
- 6 Less Yesterday, More Today 5:09
- 7 Like Cursing Kids 2:37
- 8 Go Haunt Someone Else 4:12
- 9 The Burning City Smoking 5:32
- 10 Me & My Friends 6:00
- 11 Trouble 2:45
- 12 Heaven Bound and Glory Be 4:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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