A few years ago, I stumbled across this folk album online and was immediately intrigued by its old-fashioned, unusual cover — something about it felt both out of time and deeply private.
The music turned out to be just as striking: an immersive folk album by George Eustis that carries a certain lightness, yet also a dark seriousness. Between those two moods lie passages that feel abstract, at times left open or recomposed, creating a delicate, shifting balance.
Eustis wrote most of the music himself, added his own lyrics, and even composed one song entirely on his own. He seemed to explore every possible way of arriving at a song, and his deep sense of musical history shows — it’s a clever, honest, and quietly mesmerizing album.
I also love the dedication to his aunt in Alaska; it adds a sweet note to something already so personal.
During his time at Yale, George met Oakleigh Thorne II, the producer of this album, who would later go on to run Owl Records in Boulder, which later became known for the Propinquity LP — reissued years afterward by Numero Group.
Unfortunately it's unclear where George ended up or if he is still alive. I Hope you enjoy this as much as i do!
