Ghost Moves

Ghost return with their fifth psalm, Impera, fronted by the newly anointed Papa Emeritus IV. A dozen songs take on themes of isolation and demigod worship, as well as colonization of both space and mind. And all with the infectious hooky brand of rock their fans have grown accustomed. The new leader Papa IV, has stirred yet is not shaken. Building himself up to lead Ghost to further global domination. In his way are not only the vestiges of a global plague but his confidence as the person to deliver on the promise and messages of these songs.

On their fifth studio album, Almost Home, the band grapples with the multifaceted concept of "home"- what it means to build a life, find emotional grounding, and navigate the complex terrain of love and loss. The result is their most intimate and dynamic work yet, filled with both scorching rock anthems and tender, soul-searching ballads. Out today, "House A Home" is the newest single to be shared from the new album and follows the releases of "You'll Never Find Me,"–which has already reached the Top 20 at Country Radio CDX in only three weeks of release-and follows "She Runs Hot," "You'll Never Find Me (Strings Version)," and "Long Ride Home feat. Patty Griffin." The band has also been releasing stunning and cinematic music videos, which have earned wide praise and support from acclaimed outlets such as CMT.

For their fourth album, MIRROR MOVES, the Psychedelic Furs moved further away from their proto-punk roots. In fact, other than Richard Butler's cigarette-ravaged voice, the occasional shard of guitar distortion, and the tell-tale '80s production sound, nothing on the album would be out of place on contemporary Top-40 radio. Were all pop music this good, the world couldn't help but be a better place. The Furs co-opted the mainstream into their sound, with the result being a nearly perfect pop masterpiece made without sacrificing their vision. As mentioned, the production–evident in the flat drum sound–is really the album's only flaw. That is a small caveat, though, and the record displays the Furs at their best–Butler's particular strength is his ability to combine longing and loss into a catchy pop song while the band's steers the music far wide of becoming saccharine. Standouts include the brilliant "Heaven," with its plaintive vocal and bright guitars; the chugging train-ride of "Here Come Cowboys," where Mars Williams sax and John Ashton's guitar both shine; and "Highwire Days," which manages to turn the thin drums to its advantage while highlighting the interplay between the backing vocal and Butler's lead.

And Yet It Moves is a puzzle-platformer, set in a unique world, made of ripped paper. Within the paper-collage you can jump, run and last but certainly not least: rotate the world. Learn how to apply the physical consequences of rotation to master the many tricky situations you may encounter. You can play a race against the clock on different levels, too, competing against previous clocked times. Your run will be recorded, as a "Ghost" which can be submitted, along with your time, to the global high scores online. You can download other users' Ghosts to compete with friends and strangers around the world and see who found the fastest route.