Single Of The Day - "The Long Train" by Lusitanian Ghosts

Lusitanian Ghosts are a Portuguese-Canadian-Swedish alternative neo-folk, baroque-pop, country-folk, rock band whose infectious songs create a campfire collective that warms the heart and nourishes the soul. Comprised of Neil Leyton, Mikael Lundin (a.k.a. Micke Ghost), João Sousa, Omiri, O Gajo, Abel Beja and Janne Olson, Lusitanian Ghosts are an ever-evolving band, whose guest artists create a fluidity of sounds and bohemian ambience. Through the acoustic strums, robust beats and melodramatic vocals, Lusitanian Ghosts create a powerhouse of jittery energy and windswept theatrics, that is both celebratory and politically charged.

Following the success of their second LP, “Exotic Quixotic’ released on November 19th 2021, and single “Soul Deranium“, released in November 2021, Lusitanian Ghosts have been busy with their forthcoming album “Lusitanian Ghosts III“, which is due to be released later this year via European Phonographic records. Taken from the album is their new track “The Long Train”, which has been selected as The Manc Review’s “Single Of The Day”.

Released on 31st March 2023, The Long Train journeys along the railroad of neo-folk, whilst being derailed by the heated tracks of new wave. Through the jittery riffs and throbbing beats, The Long Train races at high velocity, whilst swinging and swishing through the stations of time. It’s a great track that feels the grinds of life, whilst conducting its own destiny. Along with the idiosyncratic vocals, The Long Train, crystallises a whole spectrum of emotions, that fuels the sonic sentiments of the track. It’s a track that revives the cool theatrics of post-punk and effortlessly mixes with a backdrop of sophistication and neo-classicism.

Order ‘The Long Train’ https://ffm.to/pomne3o
‘Exotic Quixotic’ LP (2022) https://lnk.to/exoticquixotic

Lusitanian Ghosts’ sophomore album ‘Exotic Quixotic’ was released with a Deluxe Edition featuring bonus tracks, adaptations of the title track into Portuguese and Polish, feat. Joana Negrão (A Cantadeira) and Misia Furtak.

As of March 31st 2023, ‘The Long Train’ LP will be available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music, and directly from the artist via Bandcamp.

SINGLE CREDITS
António “ToZé” Bexiga – Viola Campaniça and piano
Janne Olsson – bass and Viola Beirão
João Sousa – drums and Adufe
Abel Beja – viola Terceira and backing vocals
Neil Leyton – vocals
Mikael Lundin aka Micke Ghost – vocals and Viola Amarantina

All songs by Neil Leyton and Mikael Lundin aka Micke Ghost
Published by Lusitanian Music Publishing
Produced by Neil Leyton and Mikael Lundin
Recorded at Clouds Hill Studios, Hamburg
Engineered & mixed by Sebastian Muxfeldt
Assisted by Schulie Pieper
Mastered by Chris von Rautenkranz at SoundGarden Hamburg
Cover art photography by Swedish photographer Stina Wigg