There are few bands out there that I’ll listen to regardless of how I’m feeling. Whether I’m down, in a rush, or restless, I’m always in the mood for some Marked Men. Their last album Fix My Brain, with a perfect mix of melody and head-bobbing goodness, turned many heads and made everyone wonder where their new favorite band had been all along. The much anticipated follow-up Ghosts, although a step back sonically for the band, is a definite step in the right direction; it continues where Fix My Brain left off, but adds the rough elements of their previous recordings. Also gone are many of the slowdowns, leaving us with an album that the band thinks is much more what they envisioned the Marked Men would sound like. Whatever the case, Ghosts is the perfect Marked Men album, and is sure to make many Top-ten lists again this year. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy.
Ghosts is now streaming at Punknews.org, and our own Ollie Mikse had a chance to speak to Mark Ryan (Guitar/Vocals) and Joe Ayoub (Bass) individually about their new release, their move back to Dirtnap Records, and the music scene in Texas.
Source There are few bands out there that I’ll listen to regardless of how I’m feeling. Whether I’m down, in a rush, or restless, I’m always in the mood for some Marked Men. Their last album Fix My Brain, with a perfect mix of melody and head-bobbing goodness, turned many heads and made everyone wonder where their new favorite band had been all along. The much anticipated follow-up Ghosts, although a step back sonically for the band, is a definite step in the right direction; it continues where Fix My Brain left off, but adds the rough elements of their previous recordings. Also gone are many of the slowdowns, leaving us with an album that the band thinks is much more what they envisioned the Marked Men would sound like. Whatever the case, Ghosts is the perfect Marked Men album, and is sure to make many Top-ten lists again this year. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy.
Ghosts is now streaming at Punknews.org, and our own Ollie Mikse had a chance to speak to Mark Ryan (Guitar/Vocals) and Joe Ayoub (Bass) individually about their new release, their move back to Dirtnap Records, and the music scene in Texas.