Ghost Stories (Silent Civilian album)
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Ghost Stories is the second album by the metalcore
music group Silent Civilian
, the follow-up to Rebirth of the Temple
. It was released on May 18, 2010.
About the album, Jonny Santos was quoted as saying, "Musically, this record is very different from the last, but evolution is the key to longevity, in my eyes. I believe we are making a record that will retain what is the main essence of Silent Civilian, but maturing greatly pushing forward." Speaking about the darker themed lyrics, Santos explained "I went from being in a pretty solid relationship, having a house and a wife to sleeping on the recording studio floor and losing it all. I was in a really dark place when writing the lyrics to this record. I had a lot of animosity to certain people in my life at the time and it just reflected through my writing."
The album debuted at #21 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, moving roughly 1,600 copies during its first week of release.
The first single to be released off the album was "Last One Standing". The video depicts the band playing amid scenes of soldiers fighting and being attacked in a Middle Eastern environment, along with flashes of a suburban home-life. The video was shot by director Scott Hansen, who has previously worked with A Day To Remember
, Alesana
and A Skylit Drive
.
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
music group Silent Civilian
Silent Civilian
Silent Civilian is a metalcore band originating from Los Angeles, California. Following his departure from nu metal band Spineshank in 2004, frontman Jonny Santos felt he wanted to move in a different direction musically and start from scratch...
, the follow-up to Rebirth of the Temple
Rebirth of the Temple
Rebirth of the Temple is the debut album by the metalcore music group Silent Civilian. It was released on May 2, 2006 via Mediaskare Records. The album contains two enhanced videos - one music video for the song "Rebirth of the Temple" and a behind-the-scenes look at how the album was made...
. It was released on May 18, 2010.
About the album, Jonny Santos was quoted as saying, "Musically, this record is very different from the last, but evolution is the key to longevity, in my eyes. I believe we are making a record that will retain what is the main essence of Silent Civilian, but maturing greatly pushing forward." Speaking about the darker themed lyrics, Santos explained "I went from being in a pretty solid relationship, having a house and a wife to sleeping on the recording studio floor and losing it all. I was in a really dark place when writing the lyrics to this record. I had a lot of animosity to certain people in my life at the time and it just reflected through my writing."
The album debuted at #21 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, moving roughly 1,600 copies during its first week of release.
The first single to be released off the album was "Last One Standing". The video depicts the band playing amid scenes of soldiers fighting and being attacked in a Middle Eastern environment, along with flashes of a suburban home-life. The video was shot by director Scott Hansen, who has previously worked with A Day To Remember
A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember is an American rock band from Ocala, Florida. Founded in 2003 by guitarist Tom Denny and drummer Bobby Scruggs, the band has released four studio albums, nine singles and eight music videos...
, Alesana
Alesana
Alesana is an American rock band from Raleigh, North Carolina. Formed in 2004, the group is currently signed to Epitaph Records and have released one EP and four full-length studio albums...
and A Skylit Drive
A Skylit Drive
A Skylit Drive is an American post-hardcore band from Lodi, California. The band released one DVD, one EP and three studio albums: Wires...and the Concept of Breathing on May 20, 2008, Adelphia on June 9, 2009, and most recently Identity On Fire on February 15, 2011. Michael Jagmin has provided...
.
Track listing
- "Let Us Prey" - 4:54
- "Victim Of Fear" - 3:54
- "The Phoenix" - 4:43
- "Ghost Stories" - 5:28
- "Sustenance" - 3:33
- "Cast The First Stone" - 3:48
- "Last One Standing" – 4:03
- "Atonement" – 3:18
- "Murder One" – 5:15
- "Dressed In Black" - 3:41
- "The Gift (Feeding Time)" – 5:06