Ghost Tapes #10 | ||||
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Released | 12 February 2021 | |||
Genre | Post-rock | |||
Label | Napalm | |||
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Ghost Tapes #10 is the ninth studio album by Irish post-rock band God Is an Astronaut. It was released in February 2021 through Napalm Records. [1]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Adrift" | 6:57 |
2. | "Burial" | 6:04 |
3. | "In Flux" | 6:08 |
4. | "Spectres" | 4:29 |
5. | "Fade" | 5:37 |
6. | "Barren Trees" | 4:11 |
7. | "Luminous Waves" | 3:48 |
Ghost Tapes #10 was released to positive critical reception. Tim Peacock, writing for Dead Press, gave it an 8/10, calling it a "deeply intense record", though he considered parts of the album repetitive. [2] Jay H. Gorania for Blabbermouth.net held the album in high regard, awarding a 9/10 score. Gorania described the album's quality as being "jaw-dropping", capable of making listeners forget about the lack of vocals. [1] Max Morin of Metal Injection was less impressed. Morin gave the album a 7/10 but noted that the album was not adventurous for the band, but that it would please fans. [3]
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