The evocateurs in NYC’s most cerebral alt post-hardcore outfit, Haunting Ghosts, have written themselves into the legacy of the genre with the heart-in-throat visceralism and stylistically expansive uninhibition caged within their debut LP, Shadow Work, which unnerved the airwaves on May 12th.
Inspired by Carl Jung’s shadow work, the album delves into the labyrinth of the unconscious, unearthing the hidden recesses where repressed desires, fears, and instincts dwell. This journey into the shadow mirrors a fictional protagonist’s descent into darkness, confronting the raw and primal aspects of his psyche. As he traverses this inner abyss, he grapples with his darkest impulses, seeking to embrace and integrate these fragmented parts of his soul. Through this harrowing yet transformative voyage, Haunting Ghosts follows the protagonist as he moves towards self-discovery and wholeness, revealing the profound beauty and strength that arise from confronting inner shadows.
Fans of Motionless in White, Asking Alexandria, and Sleeping With Sirens will instantly feel the efficaciousness of the exhilarant hooks within the standout single, Falling, which carries the quintessential components of post-hardcore within the augmented earworm which defies the genre constraints to occupy unchartered territory. Haunting Ghosts went in for the kill with their technical skill and their ability to reflect the most untamed facets of the human experience to deliver resonance at its rawest.
Stream the Shadow Work LP on Spotify now.
Review by Amelia Vandergast
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