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Jules Reidy’s ‘Ghost/Spirit’: Experimental and hauntingly personal

Aptly named, the album 'Ghost/Spirit' by Jules Reidy plays on haunted harmonics and transformative lyrics. ★★★★☆

Tonality is a spectrum – a philosophy practised by non-conformist guitarist and composer Jules Reidy. On Ghost/Spirit, they showcase their meditative style of acoustic guitar-playing, which sounds out-of-tune yet completely musical. The result is a series of seemingly dissonant tracks that explore the theme of transformation and highlight their unwitting dexterity to both challenge and amuse.

Throughout, Reidy uses their finger-picking harmonics to tell a tale of personal dissolution, making Ghost/Spirit a beautiful reflection of what pain feels like. Told through what are some of the most advanced guitar harmonics, this record will challenge your perspective on both musicality and pain. ★★★★☆

  • Out Feb 21