I have to admit that (much to my surprise) I really enjoyed I Am Ghost’s previous efforts: We Are Always Searching EP and Lover’s Requiem LP. That’s why I went out of my way to purchase their new album, Those We Leave Behind, the day it became available.
Whoops! I guess I should have known better. Lightning rarely strikes twice. I Am Ghost’s front man, Steven Juliano, said that the band would be getting back to their punk rock roots. Why did I actually believe him? I guess I am a trusting fool. Epitaph Records has recently signed Thursday, New Found Glory, Story of the Year, etc. All of those bands have the potential to put out amazing albums... I thought IAG did as well.
It’s my fault. I forgot why I liked their previous albums. Usually, I’m not a huge fan of female singers in Emo/Metal/Screamo bands (with the exception of Light This City). I Am Ghost is kind of flat without the vocal and violin work of Kerith Telestai. From what I know, she and her husband (Brian) left the band after Steven Juliano said f*** on stage. They started a new project (which isn’t that great) and now I Am Ghost has moved on without them.
Quick question... How can two members of a goth/rock band (who talk about vampires and death) quit the band because it’s not Christ like? Did you want IAG to be a Christian band? Steven said that you two claimed to be Christians. If you were strong in your faith, you would have not been a part of a goth/vamp band
The bottom line…
Listen to the album (if you have the chance) but don’t buy it unless you love I Am Ghost a whole lot.
I was a fan… Not anymore.
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