The Ghost of the Mountain
Tired Pony · 2013
47 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting blend of alternative rock and country influences, weaving melancholic narratives over atmospheric instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Don’t Want You as a Ghost — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its introspective lyrics and haunting melodies, establishing a theme of longing and loss.
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Blood — With its raw emotional delivery and striking imagery, this song encapsulates the album's exploration of relationships and the scars they leave behind.
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The Ghost of the Mountain — The title track combines poignant storytelling with lush instrumentals, creating a cathartic reflection on personal struggle that resonates deeply throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's strong narrative and cohesive sound create an engaging listening experience, though it doesn't significantly stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered instrumentation, with guitars and keyboards creating a rich atmospheric backdrop for the vocals.
- Several tracks employ a slow to mid-tempo pace, with the majority maintaining a melancholic tone throughout.
- Lyrically, the songs often tell interconnected stories, enhancing the narrative flow from one track to the next.
- 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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8/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Don’t Want You as a Ghost 4:01
- 2 I’m Begging You Not to Go 3:20
- 3 Blood 4:00
- 4 The Creak in the Floorboards 4:01
- 5 All Things All at Once 3:40
- 6 Wreckage and Bone 3:59
- 7 The Beginning of the End 4:38
- 8 Carve Our Names 3:37
- 9 Ravens and Wolves 4:06
- 10 Punishment 4:22
- 11 The Ghost of the Mountain 3:34
- 12 Your Way Is the Way Home 4:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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