If Oh, Ramona was Jordan Geiger's bedroom-pop debut album, then Lonely Twin… Read Full Bio ↴If Oh, Ramona was Jordan Geiger's bedroom-pop debut album, then Lonely Twin is the sound of Geiger's Hospital Ships solo project moving up to a three-room suite. Exploding outward on album opener "Love Or Death," Geiger gives voice to those "...on the outside, always looking in," while injecting enough electronic beats, buzzing organ riffs, and joyous handclaps to elevate this sophomore Hospital Ships album from modest humility to self-assured confidence.

Perhaps that's because Geiger, a native of Lawrence, Kansas, former member of Shearwater and the Appleseed Cast, and principal member of the now-defunct Minus Story, has taken the fractured Midwestern influences of The Flaming Lips and Bright Eyes to fresh new heights. "Honey Please" is a rollicking slice of queasy, off-kilter rock, but tender tracks like "Bird In Furs" and "Phantom Limb" revisit Geiger's bedroom strengths: intimate, majestic moments of indie-pop beauty that rise and fall with the crescendos and valleys of his high-pitched tenor.

First album single "Carry On," available in a limited run of 300 pink vinyl units, is pristine and sparse, a classic for any musical age that hinges on Geiger's appeals to live life without reservations: "We will laugh till we cry and drink till we're drunk… To all of the songs that I wished I had sung, you will ring in my ears till my days are done." Yet the song rises up from Geiger's bedside table, climaxing with buzz saw electric guitars that hint at stomping anthem "Reprise," which implores the attuned Hospital Ships listener to "Hold this hope in your heart."

Lonely Twin also alights in AM pop, doom rock, and dusty folk territory, but through it all, Jordan Geiger maintains a balance between optimism and desperation, both necessary attributes to survive in these turbulent times. With Lonely Twin, Geiger ventures out of his comfort zone and into the delightful yet dark surrounding world. It's a journey on which you'll definitely want to join him. File under: Midwestern Existential Fuzz-Pop.

Reprise
Hospital Ships Lyrics

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Hold this hope in your heart!
Oh, love of mine!

Oh, what ghost haunts this heart?
Oh, love of mine!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hospital Ships' song Reprise seem to be a plea to hold onto hope despite the presence of a troubling ghost that haunts the heart. The repetition of "Oh, love of mine," could suggest that this hope is rooted in a relationship, perhaps a romantic one. The use of the word "ghost" brings to mind a haunting presence, one that cannot be seen or touched but is felt deeply. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for a past hurt or trauma that still lingers and affects one's ability to hold onto hope. Despite this, there is a determined tone in the lyrics, a sense that holding onto hope is crucial, even in the face of darkness.

The use of short, simple phrases throughout the song creates a sense of urgency and emotional weight. The repetition of "Oh, love of mine," adds to this sense of urgency, as if the singer is calling out to someone for support. The song is ultimately a call to persevere through the hardships that life throws our way and to hold onto hope as a guiding light.

Line by Line Meaning

Hold this hope in your heart!
Keep your faith alive, maintain your hope and positive outlook.

Oh, love of mine!
Addressing someone dear to the singer with affection and tenderness.

Oh, what ghost haunts this heart?
Expressing a sense of unease and distress, questioning what inner struggle is causing emotional pain.

Oh, love of mine!
Reiterating the closeness and emotional attachment between the artist and their loved one.

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