Ghost

Ghost is the name used by multiple musical groups. Notably: a Japanese psychedelic/experimental band formed in Kyoto in 1984 (led by Masaki Batoh) and a Swedish rock/metal band formed in 2006 (fronted by Tobias Forge under the persona Papa Emeritus).

DeBaser reviews cover the Japanese band's albums such as Hypnotic Underworld and In Stormy Nights (In Stormy Nights released on Drag City in 2007 according to the review). The Swedish Ghost released Meliora and the single "Cirice" received major recognition; the Popestar EP includes the single "Square Hammer" (discussed in the DeBaser review).

DeBaser hosts a handful of reviews for artists named Ghost, covering both the Japanese psychedelic/experimental band and the Swedish rock/metal band. Reviews praise Hypnotic Underworld as a complex psychedelic masterpiece and describe In Stormy Nights as oneiric acid-folk and electronics. Square Hammer (from the Popestar EP) is discussed in the context of the Swedish band's mainstream success and the Papa Emeritus persona. Overall the reviews are enthusiastic about the experimental Japanese material and mixed-positive about the Swedish single.

For:Fans of psychedelic and experimental music; listeners interested in modern rock/metal and band-name curiosities.