While ABBA’s 1977 original is a theatrical pop piece about the pressures of fame, Ghost strips away the glitz, replacing it with a doom-laden, circus-metal atmosphere.
: Increasing the volume reveals the depth of the crushing guitar riffs and the mechanical, driving drum performance provided by Grohl. ghost_im_a_marionette_abba_cover_best_volume
: The low-end frequencies in Ghost’s version are significantly more aggressive than the original, providing a physical punch that is lost at lower volumes. While ABBA’s 1977 original is a theatrical pop
: The "wall of sound" approach used in the production creates a sense of claustrophobia that matches the lyrical theme of being a puppet on a string. Ghost strips away the glitz