Griftwood is the best Ghost song since Square Hammer! Absolutely amazing! All the layers, the way he’s singing, the vibe, everything is perfect on this song, the BEST from Impera by far!
This is the "Dance Macabre" of Impera. Absolute 80's influences from VH (the beginning sounds like "Ain't Talking Bout Love") to Def Leppard type harmonies. But...it's all Ghost. Masterful of taking influences and making it their own. By FAR, my favourite song on this album. Very, very catchy hook and chorus. Love the interlude. This song just kills on so many levels. I dig the whole album, but this is masterful. I love the differences in each song on the album and this is the poppiest, uplifting song on there. Well done, sirs. Well done!
Tobias's vocal melodies are never boring. Even if you don't like a song their songs there's always something interesting going on wether it's vocally or instrumentally.
Spillways debuted live in Manchester on the first stop of the Euro leg of the Imperator. No sign of Griftwood yet, but hopefully they'll add it to the setlist before they come back to the US in fall. They're two of my favorites as well.
I was a bit disappointed they didn't play it in Manchester. It would have been so amazing being surrounded by people shouting "Yes!". It's a song which is almost made for audience participation.
I just love the ”holy mother” part / bridge of the song. It’s just beautiful with all the harmonies and the weird quitar riff patterns together with similar bass lines. Crazy cool!!
Bro I don’t even listen to much metal/rock mostly rap (some alternative and punk) but my brother played this album in the car and I gotta say this shit slaps. I get pop vibes from it not in a bad way. Goosebumps from this song fr. Good stuff if anyone sees this I’d appreciate some recommendations similar to this album
I never thought any song could top square hammer for me… until this song! Lol! Griftwood has become my new number one! I’m beyond obsessed with it! It’s so different yet so ghost like! It’s pure perfection!!!
So far my favorite track on the album. Tobias has said it's a song about Mike Pence, and you can definitely hear it, even without seeing the album art. Knowing that makes the "Holy Mother" part so much more creepy. And the key change at the end has Alice Cooper's "Poison" written all over it.
I was thinking it had a Van Halen influence with the key changes of the main riff but I did think of the song poison song when I first heard it but more about the tone. The holy mother part is real ABBA vibes.
Say what you will about the Trump presidency, and how history books will have a whole chapter devoted to it, gotta give thanks that the fascist Trump-tards turned on Pence before the insurrection, as he was scared of them along with the Democratic politicians. He was forced to not do anything radical in favor of tRump as the followers wanted him dead too. That was a happy accident. Fuck fascists though.
"Where are we going? What's happening? I love it" Best reaction ever ☺ so genuine..my fav part of this song too...we always get a surprise on Ghost's songs. Much like Twenties...love the sarcasm and dark humor
Fun song. It's easy to play "spot the influences" here (VH/Def Leppard), but getting past that, it sounds great and has a richness and depth (and dark sarcastic lyrics) that go beyond the bands that inspired it.
My brain can't process music and the meaning of lyrics at the same time at the first listen, but I agree, there is so much tongue in cheek / sarcasm in all of these songs, it makes my head spin... in the best of ways.
@@Paincakes Dude I am just here for whatever journey TF has in store. Always impressed by his never ending talent. Met him in 2017. Super cool guy, totally chill.
Well, I am not the ONLY one that thinks of Van Halen when I hear the first handful of guitar notes. From the very first time I had heard those notes, it was INSTANT for me. But, of course the song goes on to be an original song, and it just leaves us all thinking of Eddie Van Halen, but, not that this song is like any Van Halen song, and MAYBE that is what Tobias and the Ghouls wanted to have us think about? BUT, IF that is a planned thing they did, it would be clever as can be. But, yet again, who knows? It's a good song, it makes me get a very "80's vibe". And, I say that as a person who "was there" back in the 80's.
I enjoy your reaction videos. This track is co-written by Peter Svensson, the guitarist from the 90s popgroup The Cardigans. They had a couple of hits in the US.
Definitely one of my top picks from Impera! I'd say my top 5 are Spillways, Griftwood, Watcher In The Sky, Darkness at the Hear of My Love, and Kaisarion (might as well be the whole album but hey)
Seems a lot like van halen ain't talking bout love mixed with ghosts own song square hammer plus a little bit of scorpions to make it perfect Absolutely amazing but recieved some amount of negative feedback from some fans on reddit honestly i love it
I'm still listening to it...and love it! My fav part is the prog rock section as you mentioned, and I appreciate the key change towards the end to keep the chorus fresh, though to make it a masterpiece, it maybe could have used one more surprise towards the end. Otherwise, good stuff! 👍
Love it!!! Hard to rank at the moment but in the top 4 from the album. I love Call me...., Watchers..., Darkness..., And Griftwood in this order as of today. Literally love all the songs though. I have a bit of a problem with Hunters moon being on this album since it just doesn't seem to fit now. I love the song but have loved it since September 30th of 2021 when I first heard it. So it is not fresh like the rest.
When I first listened to this song, I didn’t much enjoy the female backup singing on this one. But of course…as always with Ghost…listening to this song several more times, I love it! The guitar sound can throwback to so many 80s bands…
Holy Mother! Would love to hear that bridge section @ 2:55 performed live - backed with a full symphony choir doing the harmonies. At the very least the backing Ghouls/Ghoulettes deserve more prominence.
To me, Spillways and Griftwood are the two best tracks on Impera. Griftwood is very Van Halen-esque with the production and harmonies of Def Leppard. Add in the Scorpions style guitar solo and you've got a winning track. Just incredible that it's the mine of one person that has come up with this. Incredible band.
Out of all the songs off this album this is so Ghost and I love it. Everything else sounds like it should be from a cheesy play. Other than Hunters Moon and Call Me Little Sunshine.
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Could listen to this on a 24/7 loop and still couldn´t get enough........sublime genius.
I hear another layer/tweak everytime. Great song
Griftwood is the best Ghost song since Square Hammer! Absolutely amazing!
All the layers, the way he’s singing, the vibe, everything is perfect on this song, the BEST from Impera by far!
Didn’t dig it at first, now I’m obsessed
This is the "Dance Macabre" of Impera. Absolute 80's influences from VH (the beginning sounds like "Ain't Talking Bout Love") to Def Leppard type harmonies. But...it's all Ghost. Masterful of taking influences and making it their own. By FAR, my favourite song on this album. Very, very catchy hook and chorus. Love the interlude. This song just kills on so many levels. I dig the whole album, but this is masterful. I love the differences in each song on the album and this is the poppiest, uplifting song on there. Well done, sirs. Well done!
Oooooo I hadn’t even thought of that! It is the dance macabre of impera!
2:45-3:45 of this song is one of the best moments of any Ghost song ever. Gives me goosebumps from head to toe. It just makes me feel so damn good.
Right 👍🏻👍🏻
Same here!! Definitely one of the best ever!
My favorite thus far!;🔥🖤🤘🔥
The holy mother shit is real bro. It's a vibe.
It's so melodic and epic. Tobias is one hell of a songwriter!
Tobias's vocal melodies are never boring. Even if you don't like a song their songs there's always something interesting going on wether it's vocally or instrumentally.
My favorite tracks are Spillways and Griftwood. I hope they play griftwood live because that's a perfect song to play live.
I hope it get its Live Chance… usw to now only 4 Songs have been performed Live… Kaisarion, Sunshine, Moon & Spillways
Spillways debuted live in Manchester on the first stop of the Euro leg of the Imperator. No sign of Griftwood yet, but hopefully they'll add it to the setlist before they come back to the US in fall. They're two of my favorites as well.
I was a bit disappointed they didn't play it in Manchester. It would have been so amazing being surrounded by people shouting "Yes!". It's a song which is almost made for audience participation.
I concur
Griftwood is by far my favorite off the new album.. That Van Halenish guitar just gets me.
I just love the ”holy mother” part / bridge of the song. It’s just beautiful with all the harmonies and the weird quitar riff patterns together with similar bass lines. Crazy cool!!
The bass on this album is amazing. I'm glad they went in this direction.
This song is top 5 on the album for sure, probably top 3. The main riff and chorus are incredibly catchy. I immediately thought of Van Halen.
I'll see them next month (2022/04/11) in London and I'll be very sad if that song didn't be included in the setlist. Is so rock arena song!
It might be #1 for me. It gets better and better the more i listen to it lol
Yes, my first thought was the intro riff in Ain’t talking about love by Van Halen.
YES!
Bro I don’t even listen to much metal/rock mostly rap (some alternative and punk) but my brother played this album in the car and I gotta say this shit slaps. I get pop vibes from it not in a bad way. Goosebumps from this song fr. Good stuff if anyone sees this I’d appreciate some recommendations similar to this album
Glad you dig the album! I’d recommend their previous album Prequelle. Cheers!
The ‘are you righteous’ ❤❤❤
I never thought any song could top square hammer for me… until this song! Lol! Griftwood has become my new number one! I’m beyond obsessed with it! It’s so different yet so ghost like! It’s pure perfection!!!
So far my favorite track on the album. Tobias has said it's a song about Mike Pence, and you can definitely hear it, even without seeing the album art. Knowing that makes the "Holy Mother" part so much more creepy. And the key change at the end has Alice Cooper's "Poison" written all over it.
I was thinking it had a Van Halen influence with the key changes of the main riff but I did think of the song poison song when I first heard it but more about the tone. The holy mother part is real ABBA vibes.
That is hilarious! Thank you for sharing some context.
Say what you will about the Trump presidency, and how history books will have a whole chapter devoted to it, gotta give thanks that the fascist Trump-tards turned on Pence before the insurrection, as he was scared of them along with the Democratic politicians. He was forced to not do anything radical in favor of tRump as the followers wanted him dead too. That was a happy accident.
Fuck fascists though.
God that key change at the end! Ugh!! So PERFECT!
"Where are we going? What's happening? I love it" Best reaction ever ☺ so genuine..my fav part of this song too...we always get a surprise on Ghost's songs. Much like Twenties...love the sarcasm and dark humor
hahaha I can't help it, it's so good!
I think that was my reaction too. I just didn't say it out loud. 😆
Fun song. It's easy to play "spot the influences" here (VH/Def Leppard), but getting past that, it sounds great and has a richness and depth (and dark sarcastic lyrics) that go beyond the bands that inspired it.
My brain can't process music and the meaning of lyrics at the same time at the first listen, but I agree, there is so much tongue in cheek / sarcasm in all of these songs, it makes my head spin... in the best of ways.
I was going to say I was getting heavy ass Def Leppard vibes from this
The world weighs heavy on your Shoulders... ❤
My favourite track from Impera atm. I have a 10-minute drive to work and I am cranking it up twice every morning...
The holy mother part just gives goosebumps it's a beautiful piece of music
My top new Ghost song and possibly favorite song of all time, definitely up there, can’t stop listening to it.
My favorite from the beginning. Love this song.
Spillways 2nd and 3rd watcher in the sky.
Every song is my favorite.
Truth.
Square hammer was my favorite then I discovered spillways and then I went back and found griftwood can't stop listening
Brilliant song from what is possibly a perfect album. Tight and strong with no flab.
probably the best Ghost song ever.
Just got the album a few days ago and this is by far my favorite track right next to Spillways and Watcher In The Sky.
Yes!
People keep thinking it's"You wanna play with the Sire",when its "You wanna play with Desire".
You can hear it clearly.
And Seat by the pyre. (not fire ). Tobias certainly does some research in his writing
@@jasonspencer9246 Right,but everyone keeps getting the words wrong. lol. :}
The bridge in this song is infectious
Absolute perfection
The half-time section of the song is my favorite part of the whole album, currently. Can't wait to see this song live!
It really caught me by surprise, such a sudden shift.
I love this tune. SO many 80's bands blended with the GHOST sound.
No one asked for this and now we can’t get enough.
@@Paincakes Dude I am just here for whatever journey TF has in store. Always impressed by his never ending talent. Met him in 2017. Super cool guy, totally chill.
Best song of the album.
Damn this song is so good
Well, I am not the ONLY one that thinks of Van Halen when I hear the first handful of guitar notes. From the very first time I had heard those notes, it was INSTANT for me. But, of course the song goes on to be an original song, and it just leaves us all thinking of Eddie Van Halen, but, not that this song is like any Van Halen song, and MAYBE that is what Tobias and the Ghouls wanted to have us think about?
BUT, IF that is a planned thing they did, it would be clever as can be.
But, yet again, who knows?
It's a good song, it makes me get a very "80's vibe". And, I say that as a person who "was there" back in the 80's.
this song gets better every time I listen to it
Same thoughts when i heard the song for the first time: "This is Van Halen!!!" 😄😄😄
I enjoy your reaction videos. This track is co-written by Peter Svensson, the guitarist from the 90s popgroup The Cardigans. They had a couple of hits in the US.
Oh wow really? I remember The Cardigans!
My favorite song on the album.
Beat Ghost song to date. This song is 100% musically complete and exhibits to pure genius that is Tobias Forge.
It took you until 4.38 to say "YES". You'll be saying it a lot more on your next listen.
That key change though, gets me every time.
honest to god.
This album fucking ROCK SO LIT 🔥
lol you reacted exactly as I did !! loved the Holy Mother part a lot
They better make a damn music video of this song.
Your smile tells it all, i had it as well 😆🔥🔥
Definitely one of my top picks from Impera! I'd say my top 5 are Spillways, Griftwood, Watcher In The Sky, Darkness at the Hear of My Love, and Kaisarion (might as well be the whole album but hey)
Love your reaction reviews. So genuine. Cheers
Thanks I appreciate it!
Great song!
Intro Like a song from mr.big "a whole world's gonna know"
Great song from Ghost🔥🔥🔥
A classic 80's A.O.R. Perfect!!!
This is my favorite song on the album! 🔥🔥🔥
They played it last night in Quebec City!!
I'm from Brazil and I love your channel bro.. wish u all the best!
Thank you friend. Cheers from California!
The guitar in the Holy Mother secret has so much power. I love love love it
"I love this part" - me too!!!!
I was just saying that the other day makes, me think of Scorpions too!
Seems a lot like van halen ain't talking bout love mixed with ghosts own song square hammer plus a little bit of scorpions to make it perfect
Absolutely amazing but recieved some amount of negative feedback from some fans on reddit honestly i love it
I want to go back in time and hear this album for the first time again...a masterpiece by Tobias and his co-writers.
Your reaction reminded of mine. Pure bliss
Este disco es increíble!
YES!
I'm still listening to it...and love it!
My fav part is the prog rock section as you mentioned, and I appreciate the key change towards the end to keep the chorus fresh, though to make it a masterpiece, it maybe could have used one more surprise towards the end. Otherwise, good stuff! 👍
Awesome job!!
I blast this with my window down in my small town so old people can here it on Sunday.
One of my favourites from the new album!
Love it!!! Hard to rank at the moment but in the top 4 from the album. I love Call me...., Watchers..., Darkness..., And Griftwood in this order as of today. Literally love all the songs though. I have a bit of a problem with Hunters moon being on this album since it just doesn't seem to fit now. I love the song but have loved it since September 30th of 2021 when I first heard it. So it is not fresh like the rest.
My favorite but Watcher too!
I love it!
This one and Spillways knocked me on my ass first play....but the rest of the lp grew on me to where it's hard to pick a fave 💗💗💗👻👻👻😈😈😈
También tiene algo de Alice Cooper '89 (Like "Poison" song)
so i want to know if anyone can get mike pence's reaction to his song
Im your clock baby, it’s 8am.
When I first listened to this song, I didn’t much enjoy the female backup singing on this one. But of course…as always with Ghost…listening to this song several more times, I love it! The guitar sound can throwback to so many 80s bands…
Love it!
I love it.
Good ,better -Ghost !!!
I love your Alcest shirt 👕 😍
Thank you!
@@Paincakes do you like song Havens?
Holy Mother! Would love to hear that bridge section @ 2:55 performed live - backed with a full symphony choir doing the harmonies. At the very least the backing Ghouls/Ghoulettes deserve more prominence.
The Ghoulettes are going to bring this to another level for sure!
To me, Spillways and Griftwood are the two best tracks on Impera. Griftwood is very Van Halen-esque with the production and harmonies of Def Leppard. Add in the Scorpions style guitar solo and you've got a winning track. Just incredible that it's the mine of one person that has come up with this. Incredible band.
Personally my favorite track on the album
Great to see your reactions. Too many reactors just keep pausing and talking over the songs
Thank you. I'm just trying to listen to the song like everyone haha
Finally, someone says "Scorpions"! yaassss
Those Scorpion harmonies!
I know the producer is amongst the songwriters for Britney’s debut album
The only instant banger on the album IMO. The other one I really like is CMLS, but that one took a couple plays to grow on me.
No love for Watcher in the Sky? That one is top tier imo.
My favorite song off Impera. 💀❤️
You speak about Scorpions, Van Halen or Ozzy. I'm ok with that. But for me, this song is more in the spirit of Europe and Queen.
Out of all the songs off this album this is so Ghost and I love it. Everything else sounds like it should be from a cheesy play. Other than Hunters Moon and Call Me Little Sunshine.
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You have a nice face
I'm glad the plastic surgery paid off.
If you could turn off the oohs,ahs and yeahs it would be an ok rock pop tune :)
I'd rather listen to Bon Jovi. I'd love to listen to Ghost.