Ghost of Your Guitar Solo
| Ghost of Your Guitar Solo | ||||
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| Released | March 26, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 25:12 | |||
| Label | Dear Life Records | |||
| Producer | MJ Lenderman | |||
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Ghost of Your Guitar Solo is the second solo album by American musician MJ Lenderman. The album was released on March 26, 2021, through Dear Life records. The album received positive reviews from critics.
Background
Lenderman's lyrics came through a series of daily writing exercises.[1] Much of the album came through jam-sessions with Lenderman's roommates, whose melodies and freestyled lyrics were later polished by Lenderman.[2]
Release
The album was released on digital platforms on March 26, 2021.The album cover was designed by Jon Samuels. It was later released on both vinyl and CD in May 2023.[3][4] Music videos were released for "Gentleman's Jack", "I Ate Too Much At The Fair", and "Someone Get The Grill Out of the Rain".[2][5] Although the album received limited attention upon release, it received newfound evaluation following the release of Lenderman's live album And the Wind (Live and Loose!), which features new versions of several songs from the album.[6]
Critical reception
In a positive review for undrcurrents.com, David Wilikofsky praised the album's lyricism and its "relaxed, off the cuff" production, and compared the album to David Berman's Purple Mountains.[2] Another reviewer noted that despite the brevity of many tracks, Lenderman was able to convery "simple yet significant statements of regret through blown-out lo-fi wattage".[1] The wide-ranging genres covered on the album drew comparisons to both Harry Crews and Larry Brown.[7]
Track listing
All tracks are written by MJ Lenderman.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ghost of Your Guitar Solo" | 4:45 |
| 2. | "I Ate Too Much At The Fair" | 1:54 |
| 3. | "Someone Get the Grill Out of the Rain" | 1:13 |
| 4. | "Inappropriate" | 1:13 |
| 5. | "Gentleman's Jack" | 2:31 |
| 6. | "Another Place" | 2:26 |
| 7. | "Infinity Pool" | 2:45 |
| 8. | "Ghost of Your Guitar Solo 2" | 2:03 |
| 9. | "Catholic Priest" | 3:30 |
| 10. | "Live Jack" | 2:52 |
Personnel
All songs were written and performed by MJ Lenderman. The album was mastered by Colin Miller, who played drums, alongside guitarist Lewis Dahm, on the track "Live Jack".[4]
References
- 1 2 "MJ Linderman: Ghost of Your Guitar Solo (Dear Life Records, 2021)". The Answer Is In The Beat. June 25, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "MJ Lenderman – Ghost of Your Guitar Solo (2021)". undrcurrents. March 24, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- ↑ MJ Lenderman - Ghost Of Your Guitar Solo, April 21, 2026, retrieved April 21, 2026
- 1 2 "Ghost of Your Guitar Solo, by MJ Lenderman". MJ Lenderman. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- ↑ Dear Life Records (March 26, 2021). MJ Lenderman - I Ate Too Much At The Fair (Official Music Video). Retrieved April 21, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "MJ Lenderman Picks His Favorite Live Albums (After Putting Out A Great Live LP)". UPROXX. November 17, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ Doyle, Jon Doyle, Liam (March 17, 2021). "MJ Lenderman - Gentleman's Jack". Various Small Flames. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
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