Ghost – Meliora (2xLP, Deluxe)
Ghost – Meliora (2xLP, Deluxe)
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With Meliora, Ghost fully realized their theatrical, genre-blurring vision—melding heavy metal, pop melodicism, and occult imagery into their most cohesive and accessible album yet. Where earlier records leaned more heavily into retro doom aesthetics, Meliora introduced slicker production and catchier songwriting without sacrificing the band’s signature eerie atmosphere. The result is a darkly grandiose statement, filled with irony, menace, and hooks that feel almost too catchy for a band dressed like Satanic clergy.
From the thunderous opening of “Spirit” to the anthemic sweep of “Cirice” (which earned the band a Grammy), Meliora is packed with standout moments. “From the Pinnacle to the Pit” rides a grinding bassline and sinister groove, while “He Is” floats in as an unexpectedly beautiful, almost spiritual ballad. The contrast between the band’s devilish themes and their polished, almost ABBA-esque pop sensibility gives Meliora its magnetic tension. It’s both a parody and a celebration of rock spectacle—and it works brilliantly.
Reviews:
“Meliora is Ghost’s masterstroke: heavier, sharper, and more melodic than anything they’d done before.” – Metal Hammer
“The Swedish occult rockers deliver their most potent mix of metal, melody, and mischief yet.” – Rolling Stone
“Ghost balances doom and pop on a knife’s edge, crafting songs that are as theatrical as they are addictively listenable.” – AllMusic
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AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:(747 votes)Artist: GhostLabel: Loma VistaFormat: LPUnits: 1Country: USGenre: MetalStyle: Hard Rock, Heavy MetalMeliora
A1 Spirit
A2 From The Pinnacle To The Pit
A3 Cirice
A4 Spöksonat
A5 He Is
B1 Mummy Dust
B2 Majesty
B3 Devil Church
B4 Absolution
B5 Deus In Absentia
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C1 Square Hammer
C2 Nocturnal Me
C3 I Believe
D1 Missionary Man
D2 Bible
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