''Ghost Tapes #10'' is the ninth studio album by Irish

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. It was released in February 2021 through

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Track listing

Critical reception

''Ghost Tapes #10'' was released to positive critical reception. Tim Peacock, writing for ''Dead Press'', gave it an 8/10, calling it a "deeply intense record", though he considered parts of the album repetitive. Jay H. Gorania for ''

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'' held the album in high regard, awarding a 9/10 score. Gorania described the album's quality as being "jaw-dropping", capable of making listeners forget about the lack of vocals. Max Morin of ''Metal Injection'' was less impressed. Morin gave the album a 7/10 but noted that the album was not adventurous for the band, but that it would please fans.

References

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