ghost sky ghost second extended play american recording artist released october available place frequently delayed debut studio album eventually time ghost represents musical departure earlier work explored prominent elements dance pop collaborated producers including achieve desired sound efforts resulted primarily record differs earlier work sees additional influences acoustic indie pop new wave music ghost received mixed positive reviews music critics appreciated diversity ambivalent overall peaked numbers billboard alternative albums record charts tracks extended play included prior single red lips critically acclaimed embarrassing background releasing tracks obsession announced debut studio album released january instead replaced extended play available march year november announced debut studio album released lead single planned release february later revealed working jon project plans release extended play titled ghost revealed pitchfork august extended play cover artwork photographed revealed twitter account september black white close image depicts blonde holding hair dressed jacket extended play initially slated october release ultimately released october united_states canada composition ghost incorporates styles musical genres earlier works prominently incorporated electropop styles writing felt project suggests broader range intriguing possibilities voice previous music allowed suggesting earlier tracks obsession saw requests record label opening track sad dream acoustic guitar instrumentation stated vocals cracked sadness chorus adding lyrics hope guilt dim fade fire baptism shame emphasize new_york_times shared similar sentiment stating lyrics darker usual mood lost bedroom uptempo electropop song deemed largely reminiscent earlier material felt sounded like soundtrack film sixteen candles title track ghost presents similar lyrical content production opening track differentiated subtle use background electric guitars opined synths sly vocals beat pounds away background red lips written compared material recorded band garbage delivers vocals attitude distorted electric guitar drums fifth final track embarrassing described moving firmly territory vocals noted crisp smooth inclusion percussion deep tuned piano chords generated comparisons music 1980s described production sly lush singles red lips released lead single united_states canada july received generally favorable reviews music critics appreciated incorporation music elements accompanying music video track directed premiered richardson youtube channel previous month june music video later uploaded vevo channel july clip sees dressed underwear applying entire face interspersed footage star spider toby crawling body suggested visuals developed increasingly image responded stating wardrobe intended complement simplistic nature music video attempt create sex appeal embarrassing premiered pitchfork august announcement ghost release later issued single april following year ireland ghost released received critical acclaim music critics largely recognized standout track extended play felt track breakout moment new_york_times described year unlikely pop gems writer stated present moment way soundtrack people memories july track sold digital downloads united_states requested accompanying music video embarrassing budget filmed following track online premiere directed previously directed clips sad dream lost bedroom filmed day los_angeles scheduled depart new_york_city shortly premiered pitchfork october black white clip sees singing locations city including playground roof debut television performance performed track late night january reception critical response ghost received mixed positive reviews music critics metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics album received average score indicates generally favorable reviews based reviews writing pitchfork_media provided favorable review placing particular praise versatility expressed tracks lyrics appreciated diverse nature record commenting incorporated suggested display potential mixed review new_york_times implied ghost lacked artistic despite remaining indifferent tracks individually opined accompanied embarrassing elaborated record round throwing ideas wall writer shared similar sentiment stating identity crisis seemingly displayed ghost overshadowed significant improvement seen later project writing consequence sound critical significant musical diversity incorporated extended play referring interesting writer criticized tracks ghost sounding dated arrival commercial performance ghost peaked numbers billboard alternative albums charts respectively track listing credits adapted liner notes ghost charts release history
Ghost (Sky Ferreira EP)