[2012-02-28] School Of Seven Bells "Ghostory" (Vagrant)

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Nov 30, 2011 1:41 pm

Product Description
Recorded in-between tours, Ghostory exemplifies a fervent progression of SVIIB's growth as artists, preserving the common themes found on their last two releases but exposing them in different fashions. The familiar ethereal and enigmatic tones are omnipresent, surrounded by layers of influences from `80s pop, shoegaze and ambient electronic sounds. However, Ghostory comes with a story in mind; the tale of a young girl named Lafaye and the ghosts that surround her life.

Tracks like "Love Play" and "Show Me Love" create a hauntingly indelible atmosphere that grab attention with the ambitious wordplay in the center of it all. Surrounding tracks like "Lafaye" and "Scavenger" entice the vibe of previous School of Seven Bells releases with their steadily dance-centric tempo and uplifting melodic progressions. Ghostory flows seamlessly and effortlessly, a result of the shared songwriting process.

Ghostory is truly their defining work, beautifully crafted and haunting, with the story of Lafaye permeating the psyche long after the music stops.

1. The Night
2. Love Play
3. Lafaye
4. Low Times
5. Reappear
6. Show Me Love
7. Scavenger
8. White Wind
9. When You Sing

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Linda · **Posted:** Wed Nov 30, 2011 1:42 pm

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School Of Seven Bells to release concept album about ghosts

School Of Seven Bells are set to release their new album 'Ghostory' next year.

Pitched as a concept album about ghosts, their third album, out on February 27, will apparently tell the tale of a girl called Lafaye and the ghosts that haunt her, reports Wears The Trousers.

The album will be their first since singer Claudia Deheza left the band last year. The duo, now made up of her twin sister Alejandra Deheza - pictured above - and Secret Machines' Benjamin Curtis, have spoken out about how they wrote the follow up to 2010's 'Disconnect From Desire', with Curtis saying:

"Alley and I have always written our music together, but always independently and on our own time. We knew we wanted to do something that was more sensual and spontaneous than anything we had ever done before, and that meant writing together in a room, coming up with ideas quickly and immediately reacting to what the other person was doing."

The 'Ghostory' tracklisting is:

'The Night'
'Love Play'
'Lafaye'
'Low Times'
'Reappear'
'Show Me Love'
'Scavenger'
'White Wind'
'When You Sing'

http://www.nme.com/news/school-of-seven-bells/60665

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:05 pm

Bump: Added release details to the first post.

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Dear Friends,
It feels so surreal to be writing this to you. In fact I still can't wrap my head or my heart around it, but here it goes. A few nights ago Benjamin was admitted to the hospital for symptoms that have been getting worse for a few weeks now. After a dozen tests and scans (which he's endured like a champion) , the doctors say it's T-cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. It developed pretty aggressively, and the chemotherapy to treat it will be pretty aggressive, but the good news is that it's TREATABLE. These next few months will be tough, but he is the toughest person I know (even while here, he was trying to figure out a way to sample the MRI). I wanted to share this with you all, because you guys are such a huge and important part of our lives. Send all of the light and love that you can his way. Every bit will count towards a strong and fast recovery. I believe that with all of my heart. I will be doing the same. Love, Alley

[2012-02-28] School Of Seven Bells "Ghostory" (Vagrant)

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