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Ghost - Prequelle Exalted
Review by Matt Jones
Prequelle Exalted is the fourth studio album by the Swedish rock band Ghost, released in 2018. This deluxe edition of Prequelle includes two bonus tracks, a 60-page hardcover book with illustrations, and a variety of other exclusive content.
The album is a concept album that tells the story of a plague that ravages a medieval village. The band's signature blend of heavy metal and pop hooks is on full display, with catchy choruses and guitar riffs that stick in the listener's head long after the album has ended.
The album's standout tracks include "Rats," which features an infectious chorus and a driving guitar riff, and "Dance Macabre," which has a disco-infused beat and a sing-along chorus. Other highlights include the haunting ballad "Pro Memoria," which features a beautiful piano melody and choir vocals, and the epic closer "Life Eternal," which builds to a soaring climax.
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Download
Filename: ghost-prequelle-exalted.rar- MP3 size: 93.8 mb
- FLAC size: 427 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Mary On A Cross | ||
| Kiss The Go-Goat | ||
| Dance Macabre | ||
| Dance Macabre | ||
| Life Eternal | ||
| Helvetesfonster | ||
| Dance Macabre (Nocturnal Version) | ||
| See The Light | ||
| Faith | ||
| Pro Memoria | ||
| Ashes | ||
| Rats | ||
| Witch Image | ||
| Miasma |
Video
Ghost - Rats (Official Music Video)
Images
Catalog Numbers
- LVR00733
- 060257796061
Labels
- Loma Vista
- Reaktor Recordings, Universal Music AB
Listen online
- écouter en ligne
- online luisteren
- online anhören
- ouvir online
- lytte på nettet
- kuunnella verkossa
- lyssna på nätet
- escuchar en línea
- ascolta in linea
Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Orange w/ Black Smoke Vinyl
- 7"
- 45 RPM All Media
- Deluxe Edition
- Limited Edition
- Numbered
- Box Set
- Numbered Vinyl
- 180g Vinyl
- 12"
- 45 RPM
- Single Vinyl
- Single
- Green Translucent
Notes
- Limited to 5000 machine-numbered copies with 60-page arena tour photo book hardwood and wrapped in black gator skin, four 12"x12" live photo prints bound, and Prequelle artwork with 12-page booklet featuring brand-new illustrations.
- Bonus 7" has two previously unreleased songs.
- Also exist 6 promotional copies “misprinted” by label and numbered #0000/5000.
- Limited to 5000 machine-numbered copies with "Prequelle" vinyl LP on 180 gram black vinyl, "Twelve Inches Of Satanic Panic"12" on black vinyl, "Dance Macabre" 7" on transparent green vinyl, 12 paged LP sized artwork booklet, a 60x90 poster and 3 postcards.
- Bonus 7" has one previously unreleased song.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Box - Text): 888072112995
- Matrix / Runout (Side A - Prequelle): 172124E1/A4 LVR00363-A2 MRP1228/LVR00363 - A JNH STERLING
- Matrix / Runout (Side B - Prequelle): 172124E2/A3 LVR00363-B1 MRP1228/LVR00363 - B JNH STERLING
- Matrix / Runout (Side A - Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic): 193301H1/A MRP2014/LVR00739 - A -R-33485
- Matrix / Runout (Side B - Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic): 193301H2/A MRP2014/LVR00739 - B -R-33486
- Barcode (Sticker): 602577960611
- Label Code: 01846
- Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
About Ghost
Ghost are a Heavy Metal/Rock band from Sweden formed in 2008. They are known for their own self-created mythology, their elaborate costumes, theatrical performances, and were known for keeping members anonymous. Each release lists the musicians as "Nameless Ghouls" and the frontman as "Papa Emeritus / Papa Emeritus II / Papa Emeritus III / Cardinal Copia / Papa Emeritus IV". Drawing influences from classic rock, classic metal and pop bands such as , Ghost differentiate themselves by merging the aforementioned genres, old and new, and satanic themes in their music giving them a unique sound.
Due to legal issues, the band was briefly forced to release music under the Ghost B.C. name in the United States. They absolutely refused to use the name on any merchandise or in any other manner.
Tobias Forge revealed himself as "The Man Behind The Mask of GHOST" in first public interview on August 17, 2017 on Swedish Radio Channel P1, confirming that he is the lead singer and primary composer. The identities of the Nameless Ghouls have been speculated upon, but never officially confirmed either by the band or the musicians themselves until the end of the Imperatour Europe 2022. A lawsuit brought against Forge by former members in 2017 identified a number of past members. Since 2017, Forge has been the only official member of Ghost.
Fictional members/aliases:
Papa Emeritus 0 (A.K.A. Papa Nihil) - Vocals, Saxophone
Papa Emeritus I - Vocals
Papa Emeritus II - Vocals
Papa Emeritus III - Vocals
Papa Emeritus IV (Previously Cardinal Copia) - Vocals
Nameless Ghouls: Instrumentals
Current Members:
Tobias Forge - Vocals (2008-Present) (Also plays the majority of instruments on recordings)
Known current/former touring members:
Guitar Ghoul (white) -
Guitar Ghoul (black) -
Multi-Ghoul (Swiss Army Ghoul - guitar, backing vocals, tambourine, portrays Papa Nihil for sax solo on "Miasma") -
Drum Ghoul -
Bass Ghoul -
Keyboard/Backing Vocals/Keytar Ghuleh -
Keyboard/Backing Vocals/Tambourine Ghuleh -
Fire Ghoul (Lead Guitar) - (2010-2016)
Water Ghoul (Bass) - (2010-2011), (2011-2013), (2014-2015), (2015), (2016)
Earth Ghoul (Drums) - (2010-2014), (2014-2016)
Air Ghoul (Keyboards) - (2011-2016)
Aether Ghoul (Rhythm Guitar) - (2010-2016), (2015)
Name Vars
- Ghost B.C.
Members
- Martin Persner
- Simon Söderberg
- Tobias Forge
- Rikard Ottosson
- Aksel Holmgren
- Gustaf Lindström
- Megan X Thomas
I'm sure the hardcore Ghost fans will not approve or agree with my opinion, but I'm not trying to slight the band. It's just a personal opinion. Their music has grown on me a bit, so again, I'm not singling them out or slightly them. Cheers ?