Popestar
2016 EP by Ghost
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Popestar is the second EP by the Swedish rock band Ghost.[1] It consists mainly of covers and was produced by Tom Dalgety.[1] The EP was released on 16 September 2016,[1] by Loma Vista Recordings.[2] The band began the Popestar Tour of North America following its release.[2]
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| Released | 16 September 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Studio | Gardenia Studio, Linköping, SE | |||
| Length | 23:34 | |||
| Label | Loma Vista | |||
| Producer | Tom Dalgety | |||
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Background
Popestar consists almost entirely of covers. Ghost chose unexpected songs that differed from their own musical style.[3]
The only original track on the EP, "Square Hammer", was conceived at the end of the sessions for the band's Meliora album. Because the concept of the album was already in place and the song had a different feeling, the band decided not to include it on the album.[3] "Square Hammer" was released as a single on 12 September 2016, prior to the EP.[1]
Reception
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Square Hammer" | A Ghoul Writer | 3:59 |
| 2. | "Nocturnal Me" (Echo & the Bunnymen cover) | 5:13 | |
| 3. | "I Believe" (Simian Mobile Disco cover) |
| 4:06 |
| 4. | "Missionary Man" (Eurythmics cover) | 3:42 | |
| 5. | "Bible" (Imperiet cover) |
| 6:34 |
| Total length: | 23:34 | ||
Personnel
Ghost
Fire Element (Lead Guitar) Aether Element (Rhythm Guitar) Water Element (Bass) Earth Element (Drums) Air Element (Keyboards) |
Additional personnel
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Technical
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Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[7] | 7 |
| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[8] | 12 |
| French Albums (SNEP)[9] | 44 |
| New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ)[10] | 7 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)ERROR in "Scotland": Invalid date format. Expected: YYYYMMDD or YYYY-MM-DD.[11] | 32 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[12] | 3 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[13] | 85 |
| US Billboard 200[14] | 16 |