Ligeia – Your Ghost Is A Gift

Artist: Ligeia
Album: Your Ghost Is A Gift
Label: Ferret Records
Purchase: Smart Punk
Release Date: March 21, 2006

Overall: 9.4
Music: 9.3
Lyrics: 9.2
Production: 9.8

The pounding sound of drums are introduced to destructive screams and later reunited with synchronized guitars. The music is fast paced, the screams are brutal, the breakdowns are murderous. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome Ferret Recordsâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢ debut album from Ligeia, â┚¬Ã…”Your Ghost is a Giftâ┚¬?. Emerging from Massachusetts, Ligeia enters the music scene with one of the most honest records of the year. The lyrics are straightforward and brutally harsh, yet appropriate in the society we find ourselves living in. The music is fast paced and heavy at times, and catchy and melodic at others. While listening to this anticipated debut, you are introduced to the singing aspect of this band. The perfect harmony between singing and screaming is enough to satisfy the needs of all music lovers.

Each song on this record has its own message, its own catchy chorus, and its own impressively written heavy breakdowns. The heavy aspect of this record makes you turn to it when you arenâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢t up to par with your emotions and you feel a sense of anger building up inside. The catchy, singing part of this record makes you turn to it whenever you want to listen to an impressive debut record from a band that is taking the industry by storm.

One of the greatest aspects of this record is the fact that Ligeia possesses qualities of every genre but still has a distinctive sound to call their own. Listening to this record gives me the desire to jump in my car, drive to the nearest place Ligeia is playing and exposes myself to this intensely driven, emotionally honest band. I suggest you jump in your car (or your bicycle, whatever suits you) and pick up a copy of this record. This record is the equivalent to an energy drink. It will start off slow and when you least expect it, it will kick you in the face and boost your energy to an all time high.

Track Listings:
1. Beyond A Doubt
2. I’m Sorry You’re Ugly
3. Heart Attack
4. Judas Complex
5. The Blackout
6. Household Stereotypes
7. Makin’ Love To A Murderer
8. Swollen Eye View
9. Always, Forever
10. Dead Man’s Bride
11. Wishing Wells

Standout Tracks:
– The entire CD