If you want an example of a band who know how to make a pleasant first impression, look no further than Alice Signal Fires from Belfast and their debut album, Ghost.

The title track kicks things off, starting off primarily acoustic and growing louder before revamping into a bombastic tune with exciting strings and drums. Raise The Dead features a stimulating rhythm that sucks in all those listening in and there’s enjoyable lyrical work to be had, and Consolation Prize is a rocking number with a cool beat to it that comes complete with some tasty electric riffs.

With other notable highlights including Phantoms, March 18th and Pacing, this is a high quality effort from a mighty talented group of musicians well catered to all fans of good old indie folk rock.