The Ghost (band)
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The Ghost was a punk rock
band from Chicago
, with its roots based in the Bay Area, California. Members were Brian Moss
(Wunder Years, Hanalei
, Ole Hole), Randall Bleichner, Jordan Schalich, Shane Stevens, Paul Lask and Omar Mashall. 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
.
Signed to Some Records
, The Ghost released two full length albums. This is a Hospital, recorded by Steve Albini
, was met with favorable reviews. In 2005 This Pen is a Weapon, recorded and produced by Brian Deck
, was met with mixed reviews.
In December 2004 the band broke up, citing "arguments, shifting interests, consistently harsh tours, depression, and conflicting views".
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band from Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, with its roots based in the Bay Area, California. Members were Brian Moss
Brian Moss
Brian Moss is a Singer/Songwriter from The Bay Area who later moved to Chicago and back again. Brian Moss has played in many bands, encompassing genres such as hardcore, punk, and neo-folk.- Bands :...
(Wunder Years, Hanalei
Hanalei
Hanalei means "lei making" in Hawaiian. The term may refer to a number of features on northern part of the Hawaiian island of Kauai:* Hanalei, Hawaii — a village * Hanalei River —- an American Heritage River* Hanalei Bay...
, Ole Hole), Randall Bleichner, Jordan Schalich, Shane Stevens, Paul Lask and Omar Mashall. From 2001 to 2005 The Ghost toured with bands such as Rival Schools
Rival Schools (band)
Rival Schools are a post-hardcore band from New York signed to Photo Finish Records, featuring Walter Schreifels on vocals and guitar; Ian Love on guitar; Cache Tolman on bass guitar; and Sam Siegler on drums....
, Thursday, Communique, The Exit
The Exit
The Exit is a New York City-based band indie/punk/reggae group, formed in 2000. The band's music blends '80s dub and reggae with '90s punk and indie rock. The band's members include Ben Brewer on lead guitar and vocals, and Gunnar Olsen on drums. Jeff DaRosa was formerly the band's lead vocals and...
, The Cost, Twelve Hour Turn and Small Brown Bike
Small Brown Bike
Small Brown Bike is a band from Marshall, Michigan, United States that started in 1996. The trademark of Small Brown Bike is their "double vocals" backed by melodies. Their sound is often identified as being similar to other post-hardcore bands, such as Avail, Hot Water Music and Dillinger Four...
.
Signed to Some Records
Some Records
Some Records is an independent record label in New York City whose acts include Earl Greyhound, Innaway, Hot Water Music, Walking Concert, Six Going on Seven, Form of Rocket, The New Transit Direction, The Exit, The Ghost and Rebecca Schiffman....
, The Ghost released two full length albums. This is a Hospital, recorded by Steve Albini
Steve Albini
Steven Frank Albini is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, audio engineer and music journalist. He was a member of Big Black, Rapeman, and Flour, and is currently a member of Shellac...
, was met with favorable reviews. In 2005 This Pen is a Weapon, recorded and produced by Brian Deck
Brian Deck
Brian Deck is an American music producer and member of band Red Red Meat. He co-founded Idful Studios in 1988. Since becoming a full time producer, Deck has worked with bands and artists including Modest Mouse, Iron & Wine, Califone, All Smiles, Fruit Bats , Gomez, The Grates, Holopaw, Baby & Hide,...
, was met with mixed reviews.
In December 2004 the band broke up, citing "arguments, shifting interests, consistently harsh tours, depression, and conflicting views".
Albums
- This is a Hospital, Some Records, 2001
- This Pen is a Weapon, Some Records, 2002
- This is a Hospital Re-release LP, Solidarity Recordings, 2009
- 400 Clear Green Vinyl / 100 White Vinyl / 100 Black Vinyl (only available at Reunion shows)
Splits
- The Ghost/Prosperity Wallet Spilt, Grey Flight Records, 2002
- 700 Black Vinyl / 300 White Vinyl
Compilations
- 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)