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| Ghayoom - غيوم | ||||
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| Released | July 24, 2025 | |||
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| Length | 24:18 | |||
| Label | Self released | |||
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Ghayoom (stylized in all lowercase) is the third EP[a] by Iraqi-American musical project Nabeel. The title, written as "غيوم" in Arabic, translates to "clouds" in English.[2] The album was self released on July 24, 2025. The project received acclaim from critics, appearing on lists for the best music of 2025.[3][4]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Yasir Nabeel Razak.
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]
Musicians
- Yasir Nabeel Razak – lead vocals (all tracks), composer (all tracks)
- Kyle Grim – bass guitar (all tracks), composer (7)
- Danny Gibney – drums (all tracks), composer (7)
- Jake Golibart - electric guitar (all tracks), composer (7)
- Danny Gibney - composer (8)
Technical
- Yasir Nabeel Razak – production (all tracks)
- Danny Gibney – production (all tracks)
Reception
[edit]The album appeared on Stereogum's list for "The Top 10 Shoegaze Albums Of 2025" describing the project as Nabeel's best work to date.[3] It was listed as one of the best albums of 2025 by the Muslim culture outlet Hyphen.[4] A profile of Nabeel in Rolling Stone likened the project to the music of Pearl Jam and Duster.[6]
Notes
[edit]- ↑ Despite appearing as an album on streaming services, Nabeel describes the project as an EP.[1]
- ↑ Translates to "letter" in english
- ↑ Translates to "shine" in english
- ↑ Translates to "hiding" in english
- ↑ Translates to "got it" in english
- ↑ Translates to "i'm thinking about it" in english
- ↑ Translates to "clouds" in english
- ↑ Translates to "light" in english
- ↑ Translates to "conquer" in english
References
[edit]- ↑ Wilde, Jamie (24 July 2025). "NEW NOISE: NABEEL (نبيل)". Wonderland Magazine. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ↑ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; ClashMusic (2025-07-25). "Hometown Glory: nabeel (نبيل) Interviewed | Features". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - 1 2 Enis, EEBy Eli (2025-12-18). "The 10 Best Shoegaze Albums Of 2025". stereogum.com. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- 1 2 Kalia, Ammar (2025-12-17). "Review: the best music of 2025". Hyphen. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ nabeel - نبيل - ghayoom - غيوم, 2025-07-24, retrieved 2026-06-06
- ↑ Hajjar, Danny (2026-03-25). "Nabeel: Waves of Noise, Songs of Family". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
