LOST IN THE GHOST LIGHT

'Lost in the Ghost Light' is one of the great achievements in the discography of Tim Bowness, a fantastically well-crafted album that is definitely informed and inspired by the greats of the seventies' progressive and art rock scene, ideally a concept album about a recording artists who reflects upon the on and off-stage dynamics of his life. An incredibly intimate, melancholic and intricate record, 'Lost in the Ghost Light' is a beautiful musical journey with a retro feel that also exhibits some modern production values and features a cast of impressive collaborators. Undoubtedly this is among the strongest outings by Bowness, a songwriting master with a flamboyant and innovative artistic vision.

The material on here unfolds in the form of eight tracks that all tell the story of the album's protagonist, much reminiscent of a secret diary with the revelations of the artist. This theme is accompanied by the lush and melodic art rock, at times quite cosmic and psychedelic, at times vibrant and hard-hitting - the whole record presents the various tastes of Bowness and serves as the ultimate presentation of his admiration of a long-gone musical era. From the dreamy opener 'Worlds of Yesterday' to the ethereal suite 'Moonshot Manchild', or the gorgeous track 'You'll Be the Silence', Tim Bowness experiments with folky and symphonic passages, all engulfed in a cosmic atmosphere that gives the entire album a somewhat otherworldly feel. The music is great, the songs are tremendous without exception, and the vocals are as good as ever - highly recommended for anyone looking for a modern rendition of classic art rock.