The Besnard Lakes - The Besnard Lakes are the Ghost Nation (2025) [Hi-Res]

The Montreal-based band The Besnard Lakes presents their new album, "The Besnard Lakes are the Ghost Nation." While maintaining their signature melodic and mountainous sound, the musicians add notes of lightness and optimism. Lyrically, the album touches on themes of the decline of nations and reflects on the path of human development, questioning whether we are evolving or devolving. Despite addressing global issues, the band avoids direct political statements, preferring to keep their lyrics ambiguous. Overall, the record represents a strive for hope in difficult times and may be considered one of the best in the band's discography.

Jace Lasek - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Bass, Drums
Olga Goreas - Vocals, Bass, Keyboards
Kevin Laing - Drums, Percussion, Dulcimer, Vocals
Gabriel Lambert - Guitars, Keyboards
Sheenah Ko - Keyboards, Vibraphone, Vocals



Tracklist:
1. The Besnard Lakes - Calling Ghostly Nations
2. The Besnard Lakes - Chemin de la Baie
3. The Besnard Lakes - Carried It All Around
4. The Besnard Lakes - In Hollywood
5. The Besnard Lakes - Pontiac Spirits
6. The Besnard Lakes - Battle Lines
7. The Besnard Lakes - The Clouds Are Casting Shadows from the Sunlight
8. The Besnard Lakes - Give Us Our Dominion