IAN McCULLOCH: HOLY GHOSTS [2013][2 CD][FLAC][RoB]

SOURCE: MY CD COLLECTION.

BOTH DISC RIPPED TO FLAC LEVEL 8 USING dBpoweramp.

It is clear that Mac has taken a liking to a more orchestral structure of songwriting when recording both Holy Ghosts and Pro Patria Mori. This full sound is an interesting contrast to the stripped-down drum machine driven tracks of Echo & The Bunnymen we all love so much. The implementations of these orchestral sounds do not in any way detract from the original tracks or Mac?s songwriting abilities however they do create a very different atmosphere what might be expected from the front man from Echo & The Bunnymen.

Both discs exhibit the undeniable vocal talent of Ian McCulloch and display the evolution of his songwriting capabilities through past hits and new solo tracks. Despite the more light orchestral tone of the songs original, fans of Echo & The Bunnymen and their acolytes might be the market this record can carve out.

Holy Ghost Track List:

1. Bring On The Dancing Horses
2. Rescue
3. The Idolness Of Gods
4. Bedbugs And Ballyhoo
5. Pro Patria Mori
6. Angels And Devils
7. Nothing Lasts Forever
8. Arthur
9. Candleland
10. The Killing Moon
11. All My Colours (Zimbo)
12. Watch Me Land
13. The Fountain
14. Somewhere In My Dreams
15. Lips Like Sugar

Pro Patria Mori Track List:

1. Different Times
2. Empty As A House
3. Lift Me Up
4. Pro Patria Mori
5. Raindrop On The Sun
6. Fiery Flame
7. The Party?s Over
8. Watch Me Land
9. Me And David Bowie
10. Somewhere In My Dreams