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When Modern Baseball released 'Holy Ghost' in 2016, the split record resonated far beyond its melodies, intertwining with suicide attempts, institutional stays, and a friendship that survived the darkest moments
In the mid‑2010s, the split record 'MOBO Presents: The Perfect Cast EP' and the later album 'Holy Ghost' resonated deeply with a young writer and their close friend Rose, providing a soundtrack to their struggles with suicide, grief, and the slow road toward healing.
The author revisits the 2015 concert that sparked a deep connection to Modern Baseball’s split album, recounts personal and friendship‑wide mental health crises, and reflects on the album’s lingering resonance ten years on.