Ghostvivor: Results

[Lampwick 43]

Changed my vote to include He Is Ritual because Absolution must be saved!

 

[Wogmidget]

Ritual
Year Zero
Dance Macabre (it's not even written by the band ffs)

 

[Diesel 11]

“Absolution” isn’t bad, but Jesus Christ, how is it beating “Ritual”?

 

[srfc]

 

[Number 6]

it's not even written by the band ffs

I just can't fathom how this could possibly be an argument for a song being "bad".

 

[Collin]

But you voted for Square Hammer...

 

[MrKnickerbocker]

Ghost (Tobias) have so obviously progressed as songwriters and performers with each subsequent album that I simply can't fathom the "old stuff is better" argument in this case.

 

[Diesel 11]

Ghost (Tobias) have so obviously progressed as songwriters and performers with each subsequent album that I simply can't fathom the "old stuff is better" argument in this case.

I agree, but “Ritual” is actually a pretty great song that stands up well next to what the band would turn towards.

 

[Number 6]

I agree, but “Ritual” is actually a pretty great song that stands up well next to what the band would turn towards.

Yes. It just doesn't match "Absolution".

 

[Lampwick 43]

Both are great songs, but Absolution >>> Ritual, and it's not even close.

 

[MrKnickerbocker]

Ritual is a great song, just about #7 great.

 

[Diesel 11]

I seriously can’t fathom the popularity of “Absolution”.

 

[The Dissident]

Of the remaining 7 they are easily the bottom 2.

 

[Number 6]

Ritual is a great song, just about #7 great.

I'd say #4, after "Absolution" (#1), "Square Hammer" (#2) and "Dance Macabre" (#3).

 

[Diesel 11]

I'd say #4, after "Absolution" (#1), "Square Hammer" (#2) and "Dance Macabre" (#3).

Why'd you vote for it then?

 

[Number 6]

Why'd you vote for it then?

Strategy.

 

[MrKnickerbocker]

Ritual is a decent rock song with a chordal riff, a nice simple melody riff, and a simple verse riff that sounds like Symphony of Destruction with weak distortion. The chorus tries to do the same thing as Absolution, but lacks the punch due to production flaws and a more amateur composition. It's got a cool bridge riff and turnaround, but the "Our father" speaking voice thing is kinda weak. The lead is nice, but too short. The ending solo is better, but still sounds a little pedestrian.

Absolution is a cool metal song with a twisty, groovy main riff that is more metal than a lot of Ghost tunes. The syncopation between the riff and the drums is awesome, one of the band's catchiest instrumental moments. The quiet, creepy verses and pre-choruses with their light guitar/piano layers are contrasted in a big, anthemic chorus. The piano break with the synth line is incredibly unexpected, a perfectly placed atmospheric section that culminates in a Priest/Maiden-style lead guitar harmony. The off-timing breaks in the last chorus are epic.

I don't think it's crazy that at least one extra person here prefers the latter.

 

[Cornfed Hick]

I prefer Absolution to Ritual, too, though it seems a moot point in this round.

 

[Wogmidget]

I seriously can’t fathom the popularity of “Absolution”.

Mate, the riff chugs along really nicely, and that proggy bit in the middle is ace. And anyway, Ritual is let down by its Symphony of Destruction-knockoff riff

 

[Wogmidget]

I just can't fathom how this could possibly be an argument for a song being "bad".

Not in and of itself, but as a consequence of this it just doesn't sound like Ghost. Not spooky enough for my taste