World’s Greatest GhostsNo Magic
Lucky Madison Records [2009]
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Album Review:
World's Greatest Ghosts is one of Portland's best kept secrets that should get some light shined on them with their catchy full length debut No Magic. The five member group has a cohesion that extends beyond being in a band as two of them are brothers, one of which is married to the bass player. This probably helps the records flow because WGG have three songwriters in the mix but you would never know it from listening because the transitions are smooth from track to track. The groups approach is somewhat simple as they rock out with guitars, drums and synthesizers but their feverish and energetic attack is what makes No Magic an appealing listen. The record is a short and concise 9 songs in 33 minutes, which goes by quickly as you can tap your feet to every track. World's Greatest Ghosts are definitely a promising new band that presents a solid slice of indie synth rock and hopefully No Magic is just the beginning!
Key Tracks: "Phantastes", "Mazes And Monsters", "The Royal Court"
Bands With Similar Fire:
Phoenix
Winter Gloves
Sunset Rubdown
World’s Greatest Ghosts MySpace
-Reviewed by Christopher Anthony
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