Meliora - Deluxe

Overview
Meliora is Ghost’s third studio album, released August 21, 2015. The Deluxe Edition adds two bonus tracks and several covers, notably Echo & the Bunnymen’s Nocturnal Me and Eurythmics’ Missionary Man. The lead single “Cirice” later won the Grammy for Best Metal Performance in 2016. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meliora_%28album%29?utm_source=openai))

Recording History
- Recording took place across Ameraycan Recording Studios (North Hollywood, LA), EastWest Studios (Hollywood, LA), RMV Studios (Stockholm), and The Village Studios (Los Angeles), with mixing at Soundtrack Studios in New York. ([musicbrainz.org](https://musicbrainz.org/release/ed334c64-b932-4eec-bdc7-5b5d8b2c776b))
- Produced by Klas Åhlund; engineered by Greg Gordon and Adam Kasper; mixed by Andy Wallace. Lead vocals by Papa Emeritus III; the lineup is credited as the Nameless Ghouls. ([musicbrainz.org](https://musicbrainz.org/release/ed334c64-b932-4eec-bdc7-5b5d8b2c776b))
- The album was recorded in early 2015 (with sessions spanning the US and Sweden). Recording/date details and studio list are corroborated by the release credits. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meliora_%28album%29?utm_source=openai))

Chart Performance & Recognition
- In the United States, Meliora debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200. ([grammy.com](https://www.grammy.com/news/interview-the-making-of-ghosts-cirice/?utm_source=openai))
- In the United Kingdom, it peaked at No. 14 on the Official Albums Chart. ([officialcharts.com](https://www.officialcharts.com/albums/ghost-meliora/?utm_source=openai))
- The album was certified platinum by IFPI in Sweden (40,000 copies) in November 2016. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meliora_%28album%29?utm_source=openai))
- The Grammys recognized Ghost with Cirice taking Best Metal Performance in 2016; the album itself received widespread critical acclaim upon release. ([grammy.com](https://www.grammy.com/news/interview-the-making-of-ghosts-cirice/?utm_source=openai))

Cultural Impact & Legacy
- Meliora is regarded as a landmark release for Ghost, appearing on several year-end metal lists (and earning multiple awards for its tracks). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meliora_%28album%29?utm_source=openai))
- The Deluxe Edition includes covers of Nocturnal Me (Echo & the Bunnymen) and Missionary Man (Eurythmics), expanding the band’s repertoire on a single package. ([musicbrainz.org](https://musicbrainz.org/release/ed334c64-b932-4eec-bdc7-5b5d8b2c776b))
- A tenth-anniversary/anniversary edition (green-fluorescent vinyl) has been released, underscoring the album’s lasting relevance. ([musicbrainz.org](https://musicbrainz.org/release-group/02be3272-739c-46a4-9668-1d7dab9cc17e?utm_source=openai))
- Notable trivia: the album features Papa Emeritus III and the Nameless Ghouls as credited personnel. ([musicbrainz.org](https://musicbrainz.org/release/ed334c64-b932-4eec-bdc7-5b5d8b2c776b))

The Meliora Deluxe edition remains a high-water mark in Ghost’s discography, blending original material with bold covers and standout production.