Memento Mori by Love Ghost. When this album dropped on February 28, no one expected it to immediately take root in so many hearts and headphones. But just listen: on one side, you’ve got hard-hitting alt-rock with a pinch of screamo; on the other, laid-back rap and a trap-like atmosphere, all generously splashed with a bit of R&B and a gothic vibe. It’s a collaboration where each artist brings something unique, and the result is a tracklist that flickers like a Christmas light someone forgot to turn off in March.

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Seven tracks. Seven ways to reboot your brain. English, Spanish—doesn’t matter how far you travel; one location still feels too small for this chaos. Everything’s thrown into the mix: from crushing guitars and roaring vocals to emotional bursts that lean into trap before shifting into something lighter, gliding along the rhythm. FINNEGAN, the mastermind behind this project, played with contrasts—and nailed it. One track screams about inner darkness, the next one whispers, and another dances on the wreckage of someone’s dreams.

And Memento Mori itself casually reminds you that life is short, so might as well set everything on fire. No dull concerns about format, no timid attempts to squeeze into the charts. It’s not about pandering to the audience; it’s more like a rain-slicked street—slippery but mesmerizing, because anything feels possible.

FINNEGAN clearly put in the work, and this crew ended up with something seriously heavy. Some might call it pop-rock with a gothic undertone and hints of R&B. Is it explosive? Without a doubt. To some, Memento Mori might seem like a chaotic mix of everything at once, but isn’t that part of its charm? Some listeners have already latched onto it. There’s no intention of making compromises here. It feels like they wanted to push everything to the limit—blasting through sonic barriers, dropping into delicate downtempo moments, then hammering right back in.

Decoy (feat. Katsu Energy) kicks off the album with force. A heavy alt-rock arrangement creates a dense, immersive sound that pulls you in completely.

Chronicles hits like a rhythm that pins you against the wall. The track builds on thick layers of sound and an almost physical sense of motion. The melody seems steady, but then it breaks, slipping into a slow, syrupy lull—like suddenly shifting from 200 km/h to 30. The blend of styles and energies is so seamless that your brain doesn’t immediately register what hooked it. But hooked it is.

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The Monster Inside (feat. Plata Shail) takes an unexpected turn. After the heavier, groove-driven tracks, it eases into a pop-rock wave—almost acoustic, with a dreamy haze floating over it.

Spiritual Warfare (feat. DEER) and Twosides (feat. Ardis) pull us back into a grunge-infused atmosphere, though not in its purest form. There’s a blend of trap and ethereal electronics woven in. “Spiritual Warfare” weighs the mood down with a thick, heavy bass—the sound practically vibrates inside you, creating a whole new space. It’s aggressive yet mesmerizing. “Twosides”, on the other hand, is more grounded—light riffs and airy chords offer a moment of musical calm, a breather, but the tension never fully disappears.

Imposter (feat. xKori & Young Aleexx) is the standout for me. Distorted textures, a tight, pulsing alt-rock groove, sleek pads, deep lyricism—it all comes together into something impossible to ignore. And that scream? Flawless. When it hits, it’s like the room just got ten degrees hotter.

And finally, Somewhere Up On Mars (feat. El Verumcito) is the perfect closing note. Soft guitars, stretched-out vocals, a hypnotic rhythm. Every sound here feels deliberate—basslines that hook you in, electronics adding depth, and overdriven guitars electrifying the atmosphere. It’s the kind of final track that gives the album an open ending – because as soon as it ends, you want to hit repeat and take the journey all over again.

In a way, Memento Mori is pure, intoxicating chaos, letting you dive into the darkest corners of the soul before turning back toward the light. If this madness needs a summary, Love Ghost paints the portrait of an unpredictable person in an unpredictable world. Seven tracks deliver a wild mix—roaring guitars, rhythmic flows over pulsing beats, and an energy that refuses to settle. Genre experimenters will find plenty to dig into, while others might just sit there, wide-eyed, wondering, What did I just listen to? But that’s the whole point—the world doesn’t do silence. It craves an explosion of sound, colliding languages, and raw emotion. And who are we to argue? Better to keep listening and enjoy this unstoppable audio spectacle.

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