| Ghosts | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 2012 |
| Genre | Techno |
| Length | 60:23 |
| Label | Imbalance Computer Music |
| Producer | Monolake |
Ghosts is the seventh album from German techno music producer, Monolake (also known as Robert Henke). It is the second part of what is claimed to be a trilogy of three albums, that began with Monolake's sixth album, Silence. [1] [2] Although the album follows a primarily techno aesthetic, it also incorporates elements of drum n' bass, dubstep, and ambient music. [3]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Beats Per Minute [4] | 80% |
| PopMatters [5] |   |
| Resident Advisor |   |
| Sputnik Music [6] |  |
| Exclaim! [7] | Favorable |
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