this is what my high school depression sounds like

I have already posted about the amazing Songs: Ohia here before, but his body of work is so retardedly large that it would be a disservice to just post one.

so here is one of my favorite albums of all time, Ghost Tropic. this sounds unlike any other Songs: Ohia release I have ever heard - it is dense, with a wide array of instrumentation beyond just Jason Molina's familiar guitar; it is also weirdly beautiful and incredibly sad. the songs build like a slow burn, but they burn strong and subtly. overall, the record is almost like a concept album, I guess - Molina has added bird sounds to some of the songs, and in fact two of the tracks (both titled "Ghost Tropic") are instrumental, set to creepy/beautiful tropic birdsong. it's as if you are lying silently in some tent in the rainforest at night, lending to the feeling of profound loneliness that this album has.

there are certain albums that you need to be in a specific mood, or a specific place, in a specific setting to listen to them. Ghost Tropic is one of those albums - it must be "experienced" as much as listened to. when you are feeling overwhelmed by life, turn off the lights, get rid of any distractions, put on this album, and just wallow in it - you have to listen to the whole thing. of course, doing that will make you feel way shittier, but I think it's worth it to appreciate the strength and emotion of this record.

fuck, even the album cover is depressing. just look at it.


Songs: Ohia - Ghost Tropic
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