Ghosts is the first compilation album by English duo Smoke Fairies. It was released in April 2010, before their first studio album, on the 453 Music label.

Background The band had written and recorded a number of songs, some of which were released as singles and others appeared on the Frozen Heart EP (2009). Ghosts brought these early works together on one record. The cover art describes the record as "A collection of A sides & B sides and an EP from the recent past".

The compilation includes the band's debut single, "Living With Ghosts". In an review at the time of its release, Sarah Maybank of Pennyblackmusic wrote, "For an outfit so preoccupied with sadness and loss, Smoke Fairies can’t help enjoying themselves (“We like to stretch the boundaries of jolly”, Kaf told the audience brightly at the launch gig for their new single ‘Living With Ghosts’, a break-up lament so heavy-hearted it makes you want to write hate mail to all your exes in sympathy)".

"Living With Ghosts" was awarded 'Track of the Day' on 11 September 2008, by The Times.

Ghosts was released on black and grey marbled vinyl, limited edition black/white vinyl and CD. In 2013, a twin CD was released which included bonus tracks and an insert describing the album's history. The CDs were released on the Music For Heroes Records label.

Track listing

Personnel All personnel credits adapted from Ghosts sleeve notes. Not all personnel appear on every track.

Main compilation All songs written by Smoke Fairies Guitars and vocals – Smoke Fairies Double bass – Al Mobbs & Tim Harries Viola – Neil Walsh & Una Pallisa Guitorgan, mellotron, percussion, organ, hurdy gurdy, piano & bass pedals – Leo Abrahams Drums – Andy Newmark Tracks 1, 5, 7 recorded by Tom Dalgety at Miloco 'The Square', London & produced by David Coulter Tracks 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 recorded by Leo Abrahams at Cafe Music, East London & produced by Leo Abrahams Artwork – Smoke Fairies

Bonus CD All songs written by Smoke Fairies Guitars and vocals – Smoke Fairies Backing vocals, accordion, bass, electric guitar, harmonium, hurdy gurdy, mandolin, organ, percussion, piano – Leo Abrahams Double bass – Tim Harries Drums – Ryan Barkataki Percussion – Smoke Fairies Recorded and Produced by Leo Abrahams

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