The Ghost of Ohio
Andy Biersack · 2019
40 min · 12 tracks · rock music
A melodic exploration of nostalgia and identity interwoven with atmospheric rock instrumentation and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Promise — This track encapsulates the album's themes of hope and resilience, featuring soaring melodies that contrast with its more somber undertones.
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Ghost of Ohio — Serving as the album's title track, it combines haunting imagery with a reflective tone, making it a central piece that ties together the album's narrative.
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Heroes We Were — This song explores the complexities of past relationships and nostalgia, showcasing Biersack's lyrical prowess through vivid storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines introspective lyrics with atmospheric rock, but lacks strong cohesion and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken word introduction that sets a reflective tone, followed by tracks that blend melodic hooks with atmospheric instrumentation.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and dynamic shifts in intensity, particularly in the choruses, creating a sense of emotional build-up.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for introspection and a gradual resolution to the album's themes.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow of emotional introspection
- melodic exploration of personal identity
- nostalgic reflections on past experiences
- atmospheric soundscapes for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2019, The Ghost of Ohio is Andy Biersack's first solo album after his time with Black Veil Brides, showcasing his evolution as a solo artist. This album marks a departure from the band's heavier sound, allowing Biersack to delve deeper into personal themes and storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Veil Brides· Motionless in White· Asking Alexandria
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Martyr
The bridge shifts to an urgent questioning of self-worth and purpose amidst a backdrop of chaotic instrumentation.
This moment introduces a stark contrast in intensity, highlighting internal conflict while the music swells, driving home the emotional weight of the message.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction: Resurrection 2:28
- 2 The Promise 3:33
- 3 Westwood Road 3:02
- 4 Know One 2:40
- 5 Soul Like Me 3:28
- 6 The Wind & Spark 3:33
- 7 Ghost of Ohio 3:25
- 8 Heroes We Were 4:18
- 9 Feast or Famine 3:42
- 10 Heaven 3:41
- 11 The Martyr 2:47
- 12 Fire in My Mind 3:32
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