Ghosts of the Past (box set)

Ghosts of the Past
Box set by
Starflyer 59
ReleasedJuly 28, 2009
Genres
Length99:08
LabelTooth & Nail
ProducerJason Martin
Starflyer 59 chronology
Dial M
(2008)		 Ghosts of the Past
(2009)		 The Changing of the Guard
(2010)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Ghosts of the Past is the third box set by alternative rock band Starflyer 59. It was released on July 28, 2009 by Tooth & Nail Records. Released on CD and digital download, it features second box set Ghosts of the Future (2007), a 10 record 7-inch vinyl series. Ghosts of the Future consists of demo and alternative versions of tracks found on eleventh studio album Dial M (2008), covers, and a remix of a track from tenth studio album My Island. Ghosts of the Past also features the sixth, seventh, and eight Starflyer 59 EPs: The Last Laurel (2004), I Win (2006), and Minor Keys (2008).

Track listing

All songs written by Jason Martin (except as noted).

Disc 1 (Ghosts of the Future)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Automatic" 3:53
2."Compulsion"Joe Crow3:46
3."Concentrate" 3:10
4."Pearl of Great Price" (Daniel Brigham Remix) 4:21
5."Minor Keys" 3:27
6."Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want"
1:48
7."Easy" 2:29
8."Spooky" 3:40
9."Mr. Martin" 3:24
10."Mr. Martin" (Acoustic Version) 3:10
11."I Love You Like the Little Bird" 3:47
12."Mall Monarchy"
  • Josephmary Barry
  • Sid Rainey
  • Jan-Willem Alkema
  • Garret Lee
2:55
13."m23" 3:22
14."Guitar Man"David Ashworth Gates3:46
15."Black Jacket" 4:03
16."Broken Arm"
2:34
17."Taxi" 2:41
18."Gangs of Riverside" 2:09
19."The Brightest of the Head" 3:34
20."Altercation" 3:15
Disc 2 (EPs and bonus track)
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."The Man Who Will Lead" The Last Laurel3:05
2."Thin As a Needle" The Last Laurel2:42
3."The Lucky Ones" The Last Laurel2:12
4."For Us" The Last Laurel1:36
5."White Fog" I Win2:21
6."Family Line" I Win2:42
7."W.S. 2005" I Win2:55
8."The Brightest of the Head" (Acoustic Version) Minor Keys3:34
9."I Love You Like the Little Bird" (Acoustic Version) Minor Keys4:20
10."Under the Milky Way"
Minor Keys4:32
11."Magic" Dial M (vinyl and digital bonus track)3:55
Total length:99:08

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.

Disc 1 (Ghosts of the Future)

Starflyer 59

Additional musicians

Production

Disc 2 (EPs and bonus track)

Starflyer 59

Ghosts of the Past general credits

Production

Artwork

Management

Notes

  1. ↑ Ghosts of the Future was recorded between February–August 2007. It is dedicated to the memory of band frontman Jason Martin's late father, John F. Martin, who had died that year.
  2. ↑ In addition, the Dial M vinyl and digital bonus track "Magic" is also included. "Softness, Goodness" (Rough Mix) from The Last Laurel and "I Win" from I Win are excluded—the former is found on ninth studio album Talking Voice vs. Singing Voice (as its final studio version), and the latter is found on tenth studio album My Island.
  3. ↑ Bazan appears courtesy of Barsuk Records.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Carino, Paula. "Starflyer 59: Ghosts of the Past". AllMusic. Archived from the original on July 2, 2026. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Jones, Ewan (January 22, 2010). "Review: Ghosts of the Past – Starflyer 59". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on July 2, 2026. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Ghosts of the Future (vinyl liner notes). Starflyer 59. Burnt Toast Vinyl. 2007. BTV080.
  4. ↑ Argyrakis, Andy (August 18, 2009). "Ghosts of the Past 2 CD by Starflyer 59". NewReleaseToday. Archived from the original on July 2, 2026. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 Ghosts of the Past (CD liner notes). Starflyer 59. Tooth & Nail Records. 2009. TND65437.
  6. 1 2 "Ghosts of the Past". Apple Music. Archived from the original on July 2, 2026. Retrieved July 2, 2026.