Every once in a while an album comes along and with one listen I fall in love.  ‘Ghost’ by Book Club is the newest addition to my favorite albums and I can not stop listening to it.  Book Club hails from Atlanta, GA and is made up of members from other bands including Oryx & Crake which is also in my current playlist.  Book Club’s motto is “More Folk than Most Folk” and ‘Ghost’ definitely lives up to that.  However, there is so much more to this album than folk, from stunning vocals to captivating instrumentals.  What I like about Book Club is the quality of their work and they aren’t trying to be trendy.  They are their own and ‘Ghost’ is a timeless masterpiece that I know I will listen to and never forget about.  I feel myself relating to so many of the tunes and also being drawn into the stories that are portrayed throughout the album.  This album will make you feel, make you hurt, make you rejoice, and even make you dance.

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The song that drew my attention the most on first listen was “I Can’t Dance with Just Your Ghost”.  It’s so beautifully written with the pedal steel guitar softly weaving in and out that makes you feel the hurt in the lyrics. “I loved to dance with you the most, but I can’t dance just with your ghost” and my absolute favorite line: “Music is my open wound, the hurt that makes me think of you” This song focuses mainly on the male lead vocals of Robbie Horlick while my next favorite song “Ain’t Gonna Drink No More” showcases Leigh Anne Masquarrie’s flawless vocals but has catchy bass notes and the most beautiful cello work of Matt Jarrard as well. “Going To Jail Blues” is another gem that I am drawn into the story and the lyrics: “It’s too overwhelming sometimes to seek the truth, it’s easier sometimes to seek a truth you can use”  Last but certainly not least the final track on the album “Not Much for Chit Chat” is a song I can definitely relate to because there are times when I would rather be left alone then try to participate in small talk.  The straight forward lyrics in  combination with the cello and pedal steel guitar make this song simple yet breathtaking.

I’ve highlighted many reasons why ‘Ghost’ is a classic in my book but take a listen below and revel in its beauty.  I have only listened to this album digitally but I did not hesitate to pre-order the limited edition vinyl which I can not wait to hear!  Book Club is throwing a LP Release Party in Atlanta on 8/4 and Athens on 8/5 which I highly recommend being at one or both dates.