This Pen Is a Weapon

Ghost (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 1, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Some Records
• ASIN: B00024I308
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #354,785 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Broken Ears/Poison Hearts

2. Exorcism in the Key of a Minor

3. Mad Max Was an Amateur

4. Banished and Loving It

5. ...and Now for My Disappearing Act

6. The Skin We Shed Has Stories to Tell

7. A Letter from God

8. Modern Restless

9. We Shall Persist

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars incredible, July 10, 2007

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Jordan Thompson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: This Pen Is a Weapon (Audio CD)

this band is amazing. it might not be for everyone, but with their original sound and meaningful lyrics they are near the top of mine. if youre looking for something new and a little different, theres no reason not to give these guys a try. i found this cd in a used cd shop in manhattan and i was amazed to hear what i did...

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting release..., July 29, 2004

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Frankenchrist "Minor Threat" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: This Pen Is a Weapon (Audio CD)

The GHOST'S "The Pen is a Weapon" may remind some of the days when the NEW YORK DOLLS and IGGY POP ruled the world. Outside of that comparison, it was difficult to acertain where they were headed musically. Their rowdy and supremely experimental sound would warrant a cult following by those fans who prefer a cerebreal experince in music. The album by itself was neither direct punk, hardcore or post hardcore. It was more a combination of all those mentioned plus an alternative outer shell that consisted of influcenes of SONIC YOUTH and maybe even THE UNION UNDERGROUND. It wasn't as directionless as some may perceive but with so much going on, it was hard to pin down what their main purpose was. Then again, that could be the point behind their music in the frist place. Regardless, the overall sound was pushy but not aggressive and delicate but not unbreakable. They drew a thin line in between and went with it in this offering. One thing is for sure though, you will have to check them out and decide for yourself on whether or not you want to be a part of it.