Jersey Beat has kind words about Palm Ghosts Content Providers

Paul Silver from Jersey Beat spent some time with Palm Ghosts’ Content Providers album. This is what he said about it:

“Palm Ghosts spent 2024 releasing a series of EPs that came together in December to create their Façades [double album]. They took only a short breather, and are now back with their new LP, Content Providers. The Nashville musical outfit continues to create music that’s a throwback to ‘80s post-punk, with the deep lead vocals that evoke memories of Joy Division, with synths aplenty. And though there’s melancholy in the music, it’s not nearly as downcast as that storied band. Palm Ghost adds in enough modern indie and brighter sounds to come out of it with a rosier attitude. Sometimes. Content Providers, as a whole, is certainly brighter than Joy Division or other of the Manchester bands, and certainly brighter than the Façades EPs, but it, too, has its moments. The (almost) title track, ‘Content Provider,’ has sparkling synths and a blazing beat, with guitar and bass buzzing through with some solid riffs, but those basso vocals temper the music’s sheen. “Coming Up for Air” could have stepped right out of a 1980s prom, with a great dark tune with a solid danceable beat. And I love the ominous sound of ‘The Great Extortionist,’ with its throbbing bass and tribal drum beat.

“A lot of the songs are certainly more effervescent than past Palm Ghosts songs. ‘Box Bedroom Rebels’ is a favorite, for its bright upbeat sound. This is the most raucous song I’ve ever heard from Palm Ghosts, with a lively rhythm and big gang vocals, making it a favorite of the album. And even the loping ‘Last of the Holdouts’ has a dazzling sound, with jangling guitars and shimmering lead vocals – vocals that literally glisten and warble as if underwater. ‘Paul’s Last Epistle’ mixes the brightness of modern indie in the guitars with some wistful vocals and soaring synths, for a great combination. And ‘Hell Is Empty’ has a great ‘80s synth pop sound, with a great danceable beat and celestial synths creating an almost spacey sound.

“Palm Ghosts produces another solid LP that keeps the ‘80s synth pop sound alive, while bringing it into the present day.”