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From the beginning, it was clear that my own ghost's third studio album "Shadow People" should be cohesive in terms of original concept Theme, atmosphere, songs, artwork, video clips... Everything should fit together perfectly, and demonstrate the evolution and progression of my own ghost. Having written and recorded many songs over the past four years, and in collaboration with their producer Hiili Hiilesmaa, the band selected those songs that had the best synergy with the original album concept. "Shadow People" certainly has an urban flair about it - lots of 80's influences, while at the same time incorporating more modern elements, making for a fresh sound. The album artwork too, is the result of lots of research into finding something that would capture the darker atmosphere of the songs. The result was a shot of the Broadway in Los Angeles with neon lights and gloomy sky, beautifully reflecting the mood the band wanted to create throughout the album tracks. "Shadow People" is not a conceptual album, but the 13 new songs certainly revolve around the same theme. The title of the album itself already suggests something darker, and the lyrics confirm this, looking at the darker side of humanity, difficulties in personal relationships and the negative thoughts and emotions that are so often a result of dealing with these sorts of stresses in life. The tracks "DecadenCity", "Black Rose Motel" and the first single "Nightdrive" really delve into the abyss of people's minds. But the band also leaves room for the listener's own interpretation of the lyrics, with the band believing that everyone can and should be able to have a personal relationship with individual songs and lyrics. my own ghost love the contrast on this album between the dark lyrics, heavy guitar parts, melodic vocals and catchy melodies - a recognizable part of the band's signature sound. The term shadow
