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| released = May 13, 2016 |
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*[[Emo]]<ref>pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/21677-holy-ghost/</ref> |
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*[[indie rock]]<ref>{{cite web|title=It's another huge week for album streams|url=http://www.chartattack.com/news/2016/05/13/chance-the-rapper-coloring-book/|website=Chart Attack|publisher=[[Channel Zero (company)|Channel Zero]]|accessdate=September 5, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826212207/http://www.chartattack.com/news/2016/05/13/chance-the-rapper-coloring-book/|archivedate=August 26, 2016|date=May 13, 2016}}</ref> |
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'''''Holy Ghost''''' is the third studio album by the American [[Rock music|rock]] band [[Modern Baseball]], released on May 13, 2016 on [[Run for Cover Records]].<sup>[[Holy Ghost (Modern Baseball album)#cite note-:0-3|[3]]]</sup> The album follows their third EP, ''The Perfect Cast'', which was released on October 23, 2015, via [[Lame-O Records]], as well as their sophomore studio album, ''[[You're Gonna Miss It All]]'', released in 2014, and their compilation album, [[Techniques (Modern Baseball album)|''Techniques'']], also released in |
'''''Holy Ghost''''' is the third and final studio album by the American [[Rock music|rock]] band [[Modern Baseball (band)|Modern Baseball]], released on May 13, 2016 on [[Run for Cover Records]].<sup>[[Holy Ghost (Modern Baseball album)#cite note-:0-3|[3]]]</sup> The album follows their third EP, ''[[MoBo Presents: The Perfect Cast|The Perfect Cast]]'', which was released on October 23, 2015, via [[Lame-O Records]], as well as their sophomore studio album, ''[[You're Gonna Miss It All]]'', released in 2014, and their compilation album, [[Techniques (Modern Baseball album)|''Techniques'']], also released in 2014. |
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== Background |
== Background == |
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''Holy Ghost'' is the first Modern Baseball album that was not recorded by the band themselves—instead, the members obtained the help of Joe Reinhart ([[Hop Along]], [[ |
''Holy Ghost'' is the first Modern Baseball album that was not recorded by the band themselves—instead, the members obtained the help of Joe Reinhart ([[Hop Along]], [[Algernon Cadwallader]]). The album was recorded at [[Headroom Studios]] in Philadelphia.<sup>[[Holy Ghost (Modern Baseball album)#cite note-8|[8]]]</sup> The album is split in half between both guitarist/frontmen, Jake Ewald and Bren Lukens (Ewald wrote the first six songs and Lukens wrote the last five).<sup>[[Holy Ghost (Modern Baseball album)#cite note-:1-9|[9]]][[Holy Ghost (Modern Baseball album)#cite note-10|[10]]]</sup> Ewald's songs mainly revolved around the passing of his grandfather while Lukens focuses on their struggles with mental illness and depression.<sup>[[Holy Ghost (Modern Baseball album)#cite note-Tripping in the Dark .28Modern Baseball Documentary.29-11|[11]]]</sup> |
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== Release == |
== Release and promotion == |
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On February 24, 2016, the album was officially confirmed. On March 3, two songs were published online for free via NPR. The first, "Everyday", was written by Jake Ewald and the second, "Apple Cider, I Don't Mind", was written by |
On February 24, 2016, the album was officially confirmed. On March 3, two songs were published online for free via NPR. The first, "Everyday", was written by Jake Ewald and the second, "Apple Cider, I Don't Mind", was written by Bren Lukens.<sup>[[Holy Ghost (Modern Baseball album)#cite note-12|[12]]]</sup> On April 4, the band released a documentary directed by actor and director Kyle Thrash entitled "Tripping in the Dark".<sup>[[Holy Ghost (Modern Baseball album)#cite note-Tripping in the Dark .28Modern Baseball Documentary.29-11|[11]]]</sup> The documentary focused mainly on the formation of the band and the making of the album, including Ewald's struggle with his grandfather's death and Lukens' near suicide attempt and subsequent recovery. The video for "Wedding Singer" was released on May 5.<sup>[[Holy Ghost (Modern Baseball album)#cite note-13|[13]]]</sup> |
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The album's Vinyl release is unique in that the sides are titled ''Side J'' and ''Side B'' named after Jake Ewald having written the songs on side A and Bren Lukens having written the songs on side B. Additionally the Vinyl release includes an undocumented hidden track on side B of the vinyl release. This track is not found on any other release. |
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⚫ | Modern Baseball announced plans to tour on March 3, 2016, setting the first dates for shortly after the release of the new album. The tour kicked off on May 25, 2016, with [[Joyce Manor]] and Thin Lips opening. On August 3, Modern Baseball announced |
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⚫ | Modern Baseball announced plans to tour on March 3, 2016, setting the first dates for shortly after the release of the new album. The tour kicked off on May 25, 2016, with [[Joyce Manor]] and Thin Lips opening. On August 3, Modern Baseball announced they would be supporting [[Brand New (band)|Brand New]] and [[The Front Bottoms]] on tour starting in October 2016. At the conclusion of the [[Brand New (band)|Brand New]] tour, Modern Baseball will be playing a string of shows internationally. |
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== Reception == |
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== Critical reception == |
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| MC = 81/100<ref> |
| MC = 81/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/holy-ghost/modern-baseball|title=Holy Ghost by Modern Baseball|via=www.metacritic.com}}</ref> |
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| rev1 = ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' |
| rev1 = ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' |
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| rev1score = A−<ref name=TheAVClub>{{cite web|last=Colburn |first=Randall |url=http://www.avclub.com/review/modern-baseball-grasps-intangible-powerful-introsp-236291 |title=Modern Baseball grasps at the intangible on powerful, introspective Holy Ghost |publisher=The A.V. Club |date=2016-05-13|accessdate=2016-05-23}}</ref> |
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| rev2 = ''[[Consequence of Sound]]'' |
| rev2 = ''[[Consequence of Sound]]'' |
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| rev2score = B−<ref name=ConsequenceOfSound>{{cite web|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/05/album-review-modern-baseball-holy-ghost// |title=Modern Baseball - Holy Ghost; Album Reviews |publisher=Consequence of Sound |date=2016-05-13 |accessdate=2016-07-17}}</ref> |
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| rev3 = The Line of Best Fit |
| rev3 = The Line of Best Fit |
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| rev3score = 9/10<ref name=TheLineOfBestFit>{{cite web|url=http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/reviews/albums/modern-baseball-holy-ghost// |title=Holy Ghost by Modern Baseball; Album Review |publisher=The Line Of Best Fit |date=2016-05-06 |accessdate=2016-07-17}}</ref> |
| rev3score = 9/10<ref name=TheLineOfBestFit>{{cite web|url=http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/reviews/albums/modern-baseball-holy-ghost// |title=Holy Ghost by Modern Baseball; Album Review |publisher=The Line Of Best Fit |date=2016-05-06 |accessdate=2016-07-17}}</ref> |
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| rev4score = 7.7/10<ref name=PFreview>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/21677-holy-ghost/ |title=Modern Baseball: Holy Ghost | Album Reviews |publisher=Pitchfork |date=2016-05-16 |accessdate=2016-05-23}}</ref> |
| rev4score = 7.7/10<ref name=PFreview>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/21677-holy-ghost/ |title=Modern Baseball: Holy Ghost | Album Reviews |publisher=Pitchfork |date=2016-05-16 |accessdate=2016-05-23}}</ref> |
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| rev5 = [[Allmusic]] |
| rev5 = [[Allmusic]] |
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|rev5score = {{rating|3.5|5}} |
|rev5score = {{rating|3.5|5}}<ref>[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=mw0002928250|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Review]</ref> |
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The album was met with universal acclaim reviews, most of them noting that Modern Baseball showed growth and maturity with the content of ''Holy Ghost''. ''Holy Ghost'' holds a score of 81/100 on [[Metacritic]] indicating universal acclaim. On June 4, 2016, Holy Ghost reached No. 53 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]. |
The album was met with universal acclaim reviews, most of them noting that Modern Baseball showed growth and maturity with the content of ''Holy Ghost''. ''Holy Ghost'' holds a score of 81/100 on [[Metacritic]] indicating universal acclaim. On June 4, 2016, Holy Ghost reached No. 53 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]. |
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{{Track listing |
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| all_music = Modern Baseball |
| all_music = Modern Baseball |
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| title1 = Holy Ghost |
| title1 = Holy Ghost |
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| title5 = Everyday |
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| title6 = Hiding |
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| title12 = Stanger Rises (Hidden Track, Vinyl Exclusive) |
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==Personnel== |
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*Jacob Ewald – vocals; guitars; keyboards |
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*Ian Farmer – bass; vocals; keyboards |
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*Sean Huber – drums; vocals; percussion |
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*Bren Lukens – vocals; guitars |
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*Cameron Boucher – additional vocals <small>(track 7)</small> |
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*Brendan Lukens - vocals, guitars |
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* Joe Reinhart – producer; recording engineer |
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*Mark Quinlan – drum technician |
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*Ryan Schwabe – mastering engineer |
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*Kyle Pulley – editing |
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*Drew Taurisano – studio assistant |
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*Shane Woods – studio assistant |
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*Isabel Imperatore – layout |
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*Jessica Flynn – photography |
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==Charts== |
==Charts== |
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! scope="row"| [[UK Albums Chart]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/160521cluk.txt|title=CHART: CLUK Update 21.05.2016 (wk20)|work=zobbel.de|accessdate=May 28, 2016}}</ref> |
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! scope="row"| US [[Vinyl Albums]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2016-06-04/vinyl-albums|title=Vinyl Albums : June 4, 2016|work=billboard.com|accessdate=May 27, 2016}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Modern Baseball chronology | ||||
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Holy Ghost is the third and final studio album by the American rock band Modern Baseball, released on May 13, 2016 on Run for Cover Records.[3] The album follows their third EP, The Perfect Cast, which was released on October 23, 2015, via Lame-O Records, as well as their sophomore studio album, You're Gonna Miss It All, released in 2014, and their compilation album, Techniques, also released in 2014.
Background
[edit]Holy Ghost is the first Modern Baseball album that was not recorded by the band themselves—instead, the members obtained the help of Joe Reinhart (Hop Along, Algernon Cadwallader). The album was recorded at Headroom Studios in Philadelphia.[8] The album is split in half between both guitarist/frontmen, Jake Ewald and Bren Lukens (Ewald wrote the first six songs and Lukens wrote the last five).[9][10] Ewald's songs mainly revolved around the passing of his grandfather while Lukens focuses on their struggles with mental illness and depression.[11]
Release and promotion
[edit]On February 24, 2016, the album was officially confirmed. On March 3, two songs were published online for free via NPR. The first, "Everyday", was written by Jake Ewald and the second, "Apple Cider, I Don't Mind", was written by Bren Lukens.[12] On April 4, the band released a documentary directed by actor and director Kyle Thrash entitled "Tripping in the Dark".[11] The documentary focused mainly on the formation of the band and the making of the album, including Ewald's struggle with his grandfather's death and Lukens' near suicide attempt and subsequent recovery. The video for "Wedding Singer" was released on May 5.[13]
The album's Vinyl release is unique in that the sides are titled Side J and Side B named after Jake Ewald having written the songs on side A and Bren Lukens having written the songs on side B. Additionally the Vinyl release includes an undocumented hidden track on side B of the vinyl release. This track is not found on any other release.
Modern Baseball announced plans to tour on March 3, 2016, setting the first dates for shortly after the release of the new album. The tour kicked off on May 25, 2016, with Joyce Manor and Thin Lips opening. On August 3, Modern Baseball announced they would be supporting Brand New and The Front Bottoms on tour starting in October 2016. At the conclusion of the Brand New tour, Modern Baseball will be playing a string of shows internationally.
Critical reception
[edit]Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 81/100[3] |
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The A.V. Club | A−[4] |
Consequence of Sound | B−[5] |
The Line of Best Fit | 9/10[6] |
Pitchfork | 7.7/10[7] |
Allmusic | [8] |
The album was met with universal acclaim reviews, most of them noting that Modern Baseball showed growth and maturity with the content of Holy Ghost. Holy Ghost holds a score of 81/100 on Metacritic indicating universal acclaim. On June 4, 2016, Holy Ghost reached No. 53 on the US Billboard 200.
Accolades
[edit]Publication | Accolade | Year | Rank | Ref. |
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The A.V. Club | The A.V. Club's Top 50 Albums of 2016 | 2016 | 14
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Stereogum | The 50 Best Albums of 2016 | 2016 | 50
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Track listing
[edit]All music is composed by Modern Baseball
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Holy Ghost" | 1:01 |
2. | "Wedding Singer" | 2:48 |
3. | "Note to Self" | 3:49 |
4. | "Mass" | 1:45 |
5. | "Everyday" | 3:04 |
6. | "Hiding" | 3:45 |
7. | "Coding These to Lukens" | 1:29 |
8. | "Breathing in Stereo" | 1:43 |
9. | "Apple Cider, I Don't Mind" | 1:57 |
10. | "What If..." | 2:07 |
11. | "Just Another Face" | 3:57 |
12. | "Stanger Rises (Hidden Track, Vinyl Exclusive)" |
Personnel
[edit]- Jacob Ewald – vocals; guitars; keyboards
- Ian Farmer – bass; vocals; keyboards
- Sean Huber – drums; vocals; percussion
- Bren Lukens – vocals; guitars
- Cameron Boucher – additional vocals (track 7)
- Joe Reinhart – producer; recording engineer
- Mark Quinlan – drum technician
- Ryan Schwabe – mastering engineer
- Kyle Pulley – editing
- Drew Taurisano – studio assistant
- Shane Woods – studio assistant
- Isabel Imperatore – layout
- Jessica Flynn – photography
Charts
[edit]Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] | 26 |
UK Albums Chart[12] | 161 |
US Billboard 200[13] | 53 |
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[14] | 3 |
US Vinyl Albums (Billboard)[15] | 1 |
References
[edit]- ^ pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/21677-holy-ghost/
- ^ "It's another huge week for album streams". Chart Attack. Channel Zero. May 13, 2016. Archived from the original on August 26, 2016. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
- ^ "Holy Ghost by Modern Baseball" – via www.metacritic.com.
- ^ Colburn, Randall (2016-05-13). "Modern Baseball grasps at the intangible on powerful, introspective Holy Ghost". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
- ^ "Modern Baseball - Holy Ghost; Album Reviews". Consequence of Sound. 2016-05-13. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
- ^ "Holy Ghost by Modern Baseball; Album Review". The Line Of Best Fit. 2016-05-06. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
- ^ "Modern Baseball: Holy Ghost | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. 2016-05-16. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
- ^ Allmusic Review
- ^ "The A.V. Club's Top 50 Albums of 2016". The A.V. Club. December 12, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2016". Stereogum. December 1, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Modern Baseball – Holy Ghost". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
- ^ "CHART: CLUK Update 21.05.2016 (wk20)". zobbel.de. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- ^ "Modern Baseball - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ^ "Modern Baseball - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ^ "Vinyl Albums : June 4, 2016". billboard.com. Retrieved May 27, 2016.