Cintas Perdidas: México was shaped during a period when Love Ghost left the United States and spent time immersed in Mexican culture. What started as a collection of raw demos, with the vocals recorded and produced entirely on his laptop, was later developed in the studio. The original performances, however, retain their raw emotional quality, while the studio production expands them into a much broader and more detailed sonic landscape.
The album consists of thirteen tracks, and the very first one, Fragrance, immediately reminded me of my beloved Lil Peep – particularly through its combination of guitar-driven, slightly pop-punk instrumentation and vocals that come close to rap while remaining highly melodic. What immediately stands out, though, is the guest appearance by Sofia Thompson, who sings in Spanish and has a truly fantastic voice.
These are two things worth highlighting right from the start: the album is sung in both English and Spanish, reflecting the experience of living between two cultures and two emotional landscapes. The record also features collaborations with a number of Latin artists. Besides Sofia Thompson, we get Yung Dupe, Jozue, Ardis, Rayben, Dimelow Pro, El Burger and Dani Torres.
The following Float Away is more melancholic and emotional. This is a side of Love Ghost that I particularly enjoy: raw, yet still fun and memorable. Yung Dupe appears on the third track, TIME TRAVEL, which does not stray too far stylistically from the rest of the album, but deepens its sense of despair and darker atmosphere, particularly through its screaming backing vocals. Yung Dupe adds another similarly pensive dimension, creating an emotional connection that reaches you even if you do not understand Spanish.
The fourth track, Replace, has clear hit potential, while the following Ignore once again leans heavily into that Lil Peep-esque territory. It does not need a guest feature to work – it has momentum, anger, intensity, rawness and plenty of pop appeal. Another highlight from the first half is UNDERWATER, with its highly catchy chorus.
The second half begins with the rather bleak Insane Asylum, which has very dark contours and adds an interesting sense of variety to the record. At the moment, though, I find myself more drawn to the poppier and more immediately appealing songs, such as the following Dear Boy. Rayben’s guest performance gives the track a fantastic sensual quality, while Love Ghost once again taps into a distinctly Lil Peep-esque vibe. Overall, it is one of the most memorable songs on the album.
GOD COMPLEX and Runnin’ with the Wolves lean more heavily into harder genres such as industrial and hard-edged rap. The latter in particular has a genuinely frantic, fiery atmosphere, helped considerably by El Burger’s guest appearance.
At this point, I was looking for something a little more subdued, and TELEVISE provides exactly that. It begins with a beautiful guitar part and an emotional vocal, but the real highlight for me is Should’ve Known, where Love Ghost once again works entirely on his own. It has a pleasant beat that remains energetic without overpowering the song, nicely processed guitars and highly catchy melodies.
The album closes with WASSUP, once again ending on an energetic and frantic note. I particularly enjoy Dani Torres’ contribution here, with his feature racing over the minimalist instrumental and giving the closing track a final burst of intensity.
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