If folk music, jazz and Stevie Nicks were melded into one musical entity it would be a replica of the band The Georgia Guidestones.
The band’s official biography says the group was named after the stone monument anonymously erected in rural Georgia, 1980. “The monument lays out 10 principles to guide society into the future, and the band’s roots are likewise both prescient and timeless,” reads the bio.
The eclectic group, composed of musician/producer Kevin Sharp and vocalist Erin Brookhouse, also has alternative rock undertones running discretely throughout the self-titled, debut album.
Following a definitive strategy, Sharp writes the lyrics for his female counterpart, who pierces each song with her compelling voice. It’s enigmatic and evocative, and matches the mysterious melodies of the album perfectly.
The lyrics are also unique and stand out with a fresh vibe amid the mainstream music scene, flooded with similar sounding songs and messages.
Goddess and Wednesdays Dream (Thursdays Love), easily the most memorable songs on the album, hint of smoky underground lounges and resonate with Brookhouse’s seductive voice.
Tracking Time Part 1 starts out very different from the rest of the album, with a raw, intimate, acoustic feel. The song melds into the album’s final track, Tracking Time Part 2, a strong ballad that follows suit to the bands soft-spoken yet powerful vibe.
However, the arrangements of Stealth Cat, both instrumental and lyrical, are annoying and over-thought
The more their album was listened to the better it became. This is definitely one band that will permanently be added to the iPod.
The Georgia Guidestones is an up-and-coming band that looks to have a long career ahead of them.