Ghosts of the Past (album)

Ghosts of the Past is the fifth studio album by Australian rock band Eskimo Joe, released on 12 August 2011.

Ghosts of the Past
Studio album by
Eskimo Joe
Released12 August 2011 (2011-08-12)
RecordedThe Grove Studios, January–February 2011
GenreAlternative rock
LabelWarner, Dirt Diamonds
ProducerEskimo Joe
Eskimo Joe chronology
Inshalla
(2009)		 Ghosts of the Past
(2011)		 Wastelands
(2013)
Singles from Ghosts of the Past
  1. "When We Were Kids"
    Released: 20 May 2011
  2. "Love is a Drug"
    Released: 24 June 2011
  3. "Echo"
    Released: 3 September 2011
  4. "Speeding Car"
    Released: 13 January 2012
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Herald Sun
Rolling Stone[1]

It is the band's first album to be released on their independent record label, Dirt Diamonds Productions. In an interview with the band, they described the album's sound as less polished than their previous album. Recording for the album began in late 2010 and finished in February 2011. The first track to be released and heard from the album's recording sessions was "When We Were Kids".[2][3] On 24 June 2011, the first single titled "Love is a Drug" was released for download on iTunes and to radio stations across Australia.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Eskimo Joe.

No.TitleLength
1."Gave It All Away"3:34
2."When We Were Kids"4:10
3."Love is a Drug"3:41
4."Echo"3:48
5."Speeding Car"3:49
6."Ghosts of the Past"3:04
7."Itch"3:50
8."Just Don't Feel"3:25
9."Drowning in the Fear"3:59
10."Words of Avoidance"4:33
11."Sky's on Fire"4:03
Enhanced CD downloadable bonus track
No.TitleLength
12."Echo" (Live at the Basement)3:52
Limited edition bonus track
No.TitleLength
12."Just Don't Feel" (Wastelands Version)3:39
Total length:45:32
iTunes bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
12."Walk Away"4:09
13."Love is a Drug" (Live at the Basement)3:35
14."Love is a Drug" (video)3:43
15."Love is a Drug" (Behind the Scenes)2:59

Personnel

Release history
Region Date Label Format Catalogue
Australia 12 August 2011 Warner, Dirt Diamonds CD, digital download 5249871941, 5249869322
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References
  1. Coyte, Matt (July 2009). "Inshalla - Eskimo Joe". Rolling Stone Australia. ACP Magazines.
  2. "Eskimo Joe New Single & Shows". Varrasso PR. 11 May 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
  3. "Eskimo Joe - When We Were Kids". Dirt Diamonds. 25 May 2011. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
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