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
Released	12 August 2011 (2011-08-12)
Recorded	The Grove Studios, January–February 2011
Genre	Alternative rock
Label	Warner, Dirt Diamonds
Producer	Eskimo Joe
Eskimo Joe chronology
Inshalla (2009) Ghosts of the Past (2011) Wastelands (2013)
Singles from Ghosts of the Past
"When We Were Kids" Released: 20 May 2011 "Love Is a Drug" Released: 24 June 2011 "Echo" Released: 3 September 2011 "Speeding Car" Released: 13 January 2012

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
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 was "When We Were Kids".^[2][3] On 24 June 2011, the second single titled "Love is a Drug" was released.

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
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

All tracks are written by Eskimo Joe

Enhanced CD downloadable bonus track

No.	Title	Length
12.	"Echo" (Live at the Basement)	3:52

Limited edition bonus track

No.	Title	Length
12.	"Just Don't Feel" (Wastelands Version)	3:39
Total length:		45:32

iTunes bonus tracks

No.	Title	Length
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

Eskimo Joe Kavyen Temperley – vocals, bass, keyboards Stuart MacLeod – guitar, vocals Joel Quartermain – guitar, drums, vocals Performance credits Hunter Temperley – hey's in "When We Were Kids" Mia Schafer Zaics – hey's in "When We Were Kids" Abeni Temperley – hey's in "When We Were Kids" Visuals and imagery Brad Rimmer – photography Debaser – artwork

Instruments Aaron Wyatt – strings on "Sky's on Fire", "Speeding Car", "Itch", "Just Don't Feel" Emma McCoy – strings on "Sky's on Fire", "Speeding Car", "Itch", "Just Don't Feel" Rachael Aquilina – strings on "Sky's on Fire", "Speeding Car", "Itch", "Just Don't Feel" Technical and production Eskimo Joe – production, engineering on "Just Don't Feel" (Wastelands Version), sequencing Matt Lovell – engineering Marcus Salisbury – engineering assistant Cenzo Townshend – mixing Andy Lawson – engineering, mixing on "Just Don't Feel" Joel Quartermain – mixing on "Just Don't Feel" (Wastelands Version) Leon Zervos – mastering James Hewgill – sequencing Managerial Catherine Haridy – management

Charts

Weekly chart

Chart (2011)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[4]	3

Release history

Region	Date	Label	Format	Catalogue
Australia	12 August 2011	Warner, Dirt Diamonds	CD, digital download	5249871941, 5249869322
Australia	2018	Warner Music	LP	5419700407

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.
4. "Australiancharts.com – Eskimo Joe – Ghosts Of The Past". Hung Medien. Retrieved 13 March 2021.