Arrhythmia is the second studio album from Irish art rock band, Hail the Ghost, which was released on 6 December 2019 on CD, vinyl and digital formats.

Recording

The album was recorded, mixed and mastered in JAM Studios, Kells, County Meath in Ireland between 2016 and 2019. The album was produced by Kieran O'Reilly and Martin Quinn.

Arrhythmia (Hail the Ghost album)

Album artwork

The album sleeve for Arrhythmia is the work of Italian visual artist, Sveva Robiony.

Arrhythmia (Hail the Ghost album)

Album release

Critical reception

The album received favourable reviews with The Irish Times referring to the album as a "smart collection of intelligent and sensitive rock...[that will] do the heart and soul good." Hot Press Magazine reported: "Last time round, we described them as "atmospheric indie", but 'Arrhythmia' is composed of bleaker soundscapes, more reminiscent of Joy Division". Kelly Crisp of The Rosebuds said of the album: "this album [Arrhythmia] is luxurious, and a reminder that we're here now, making art and loving beautiful music".

Arrhythmia (Hail the Ghost album)

Personnel

Hail the Ghost

Kieran O'Reilly – Vocals, Backing Vocals, Drums, Guitar, Percussion

Eamonn Young – Guitars

Ian Corr – Piano/Keyboards

Additional contributors

Martin Quinn - Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Percussion

Paul Higgins - Guitars, Tracks 4,7,8

Eamonn Young Sr. - Saxophone, Track 10

Joe Donnelly - Spoken Word, Track 1

Zach Minogue O'Reilly - Boys Laughing, Track 11

Lua Minogue O'Reilly - Boys Laughing, Track 11

Technical Personnel

Producer – Kieran O'Reilly & Martin Quinn

Engineer/Mixer – Martin Quinn

Mastering – Martin Quinn

Live musicians

Kieran O'Reilly – Vocals & Guitar

Eamonn Young – Guitars

Ian Corr – Piano/Keys

Martin Quinn – Bass & Backing Vocals

Paul Higgins – Guitars

Gavin Mulhall – Drums

Track listing

References

2019 albums

Hail The Ghost albums