The Ghost was a punk rock band from Chicago, with its roots based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. Members were Brian Moss (Wunder Years, Hanalei, Ole Hole, Great Apes), Randall Bleichner, Jordan Schalich, Shane Stevens, and Paul Lask. From 2001 to 2005 The Ghost toured with bands such as Rival Schools, Thursday, Communique, The Exit, The Cost, Twelve Hour Turn and Small Brown Bike.
The Ghost | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Post-hardcore, indie rock, emo |
| Years active | 2001–2004 |
| Labels | Some Records |
| Past members | Brian Moss Randall Bleichner Jordan Schalich Shane Stevens Paul Lask |
Signed to Some Records, The Ghost released two full-length albums. This Is a Hospital, recorded by Steve Albini, was met with favorable reviews.[1] In 2005 This Pen Is a Weapon,[2] recorded and produced by Brian Deck, was met with mixed reviews.[3]
In December 2004 the band broke up, citing "arguments, shifting interests, consistently harsh tours, depression, and conflicting views".[4]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- This Is a Hospital, Some Records, 2002
- This Pen Is a Weapon, Some Records, 2004
- This Is a Hospital re-release, Solidarity Recordings, 2009
- 400 clear green vinyl / 100 white vinyl / 100 black vinyl (only available at Reunion shows)
Splits
edit- The Ghost/Prosperity Wallet Split, Grey Flight Records, 2002
- 700 Black Vinyl / 300 White Vinyl
Compilations
edit- Living Tomorrow Today: A Benefit for Ty Cambra, Asianman Records, 2001
- Track 18: Groundswell
- Oil: Chicago Punk Refind, Thick Records, 2002
- Track 8: They Came To See You
- Metaphysics For Beginners, Redder Records, 2006
- Track 11: Red Slippers, Red Wheels (Midwest Reprise)
References
edit- ^ "The Ghost: This Is a Hospital | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. 2002-06-10. Retrieved 2012-09-21.
- ^ "The Ghost - This Pen Is A Weapon". Punknews.org. Retrieved 2012-09-21.
- ^ "SOME RECORDS | Press Clips". Some.com. Retrieved 2012-09-21.
- ^ "The Ghost Breaks Up". Aversion.com. Dec 8, 2004. Retrieved 7 September 2009.
External links
edit- The Ghost on Myspace
- The Ghost profile at Some Records
- "The Ghost goes against the flow". Chicago Tribune. 9 May 2003. Archived from the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved 2009-08-12.