THE GHOST AURA - We Are All Insane

Review by Chris Magdalenski

The Hypnotic Beat of My Darkened Dreams

In the beginning there was darkness…

A formless nothing pierced only by a warm wash of synth pads stretching across seas of black. Spectral voices join the hum. Many multiples float in from all directions, layering upon one another in a choir of discordant beauty. Moments later the beat drops and a new reality starts to take shape. It’s a reality hosted by the hazy pulsing dark of the dance floor.

Each and every track on this six song EP, the first from UK-based The Ghost Aura, pulled me in with its combination of powerful beats and urgent synth lines. Their repetition lodged in both my body and mind, a hypnotic salve soothing the stresses of the day with a focused intensity. 

The vocals offer further depth to the work. Ghostly cold, yet intriguing in delivery, The Ghost Aura utilizes layering, echo and reverb to create a sense of confusion and unease. This is most fitting as one of the stated themes of the album is the exploration of madness. In that regard I feel the album is a great success. Not only is it eminently danceable, it’s unique musicianship brings the listener on a journey into a world of dark emotions, and unbridled insanity.

I have no doubt that We Are All Insane would be a welcome addition to any club playlist.

For more, visit: https://theghostaura.bandcamp.com/