Arrhythmia (Hail the Ghost album)

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Arrhythmia
Album cover for Arrhythmia
Studio album by
Released6 December 2019
RecordedJam Studios, Ireland
GenreIndie rock, art rock
Length38:09
LabelWhite Heart Records
ProducerKieran O'Reilly/Martin Quinn
Hail the Ghost chronology
Forsaken
(2015)
Arrhythmia
(2019)
Singles from Arrhythmia
  1. "Sweet Sumarai"
    Released: 29 October 2019
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Hot Press(7.5/10)[1]
The Irish Times[2]

Arrhythmia is the second studio album from Irish art rock band, Hail the Ghost, which was released on 6 December 2019 on CD, vinyl and digital formats.[3][4][5]

Recording[edit]

The album was recorded, mixed and mastered in JAM Studios, Kells, County Meath in Ireland between 2016 and 2019. The album was produced by Kieran O'Reilly and Martin Quinn.[3]

Album artwork[edit]

The album sleeve for Arrhythmia is the work of Italian visual artist, Sveva Robiony.[3]

Album release[edit]

Critical reception[edit]

The album received favourable reviews with The Irish Times referring to the album as a "smart collection of intelligent and sensitive rock...[that will] do the heart and soul good."[2] Hot Press Magazine reported: "Last time round, we described them as "atmospheric indie", but 'Arrhythmia' is composed of bleaker soundscapes, more reminiscent of Joy Division".[1][6] Kelly Crisp of The Rosebuds said of the album: "this album [Arrhythmia] is luxurious, and a reminder that we're here now, making art and loving beautiful music".[7]

Personnel[edit]

Track listing[edit]

All lyrics are written by Kieran O'Reilly (except where noted)

No.TitleLength
1."Prologue - (Joe Donnelly)"0:46
2."Swarms"4:25
3."Gwendolen"3:51
4."Pirouette"3:49
5."Sweetest Dream"4:08
6."Mountain"2:41
7."Black Karma"3:45
8."Sweet Samurai"3:23
9."Loveless"3:27
10."Elegy"3:13
11."Home"4:41
Total length:38:09

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Hail the Ghost review – Arrhythmia that does the heart good". hotpress.com. 10 January 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Hail the Ghost review – Arrhythmia that does the heart good". irishtimes.com. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d Arrhythmia (Media notes). Dublin, Ireland: White Heart Records. 2019. pp. 1–8.
  4. ^ "2020 ALBUM LIST". choicemusicprize.ie. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Hail The Ghost — Arrhythmia". taisawards.com. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  6. ^ "MERCH OF THE DAY: Treat yourself to some tasty Hail The Ghost vinyl". hotpress.com. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  7. ^ @KellyRosebud (20 January 2020). "This stunning record by @hailtheghost is out, and perfect timing" (Tweet) – via Twitter.