2 Girls With Guitars- Skyline
by Maddie Norton
Two Girls with Guitars is a local Denver band that consists of sisters’ Caitlin (15) and Sidney (12) Powell. Recently these ladies have released their first EP Skyline band name Facing West. Skyline is full of strong hooks, vocal harmonies and an assortment of strings including banjo, mandolin, cello, ukulele, and of course guitar. With guitar skills and strong vocal harmonies they have created new arrangements for a growing collection of original material.
One song that particularly resonates from the album is “Autumn Leaves.” It begins with modest acoustic strings and morphs into a heart-breakingly honest melody with some positive messages inlayed. This tune is particularly appreciated because it seems everyone goes through a summer fling that vanishes come fall, but there is always that hope the fling will last through many more seasons. There is a realistic lack of closure. The lyrics are full of poetic allegories that almost every listener can relate to. It was written by Caitlin while enjoying the fall season and exploring the parallels of the changing leaves and changes in life. It is inspiring to see that most of their lyrics come from personal experiences.
The next track that peaked interest is “Fly Away.” The lyrics fairly portray the dark places we hide when made a fool of. When times get rough we want to turn the other cheek and this tune provides confidence to do just that. It’s a comforting melody and a confidence booster. It is a song of betrayal but it inflicts a positive message on how to move on. The lyrics and vocals are most definitely the strongest points of this song. Caitlin originally wrote this song after a friendship betrayal. This track just goes to show how much passion these girls put into their music from personal experiences.
“Rain” is a track that more on the light and bubbly side. It was written after the first rainstorm during a period of drought in 2013. It seems this track can bring anyone out of the dumps. The lyrics throughout show just how optimistic 2Girls can be. Yes, rain can ruin a full day of outdoor fun, but after the rain there are beautiful outcomes such as flowers and greener pastures. This is yet another song full of colorful metaphors on the EP ‘Skyline.’
For such young girls they both have astonishing talent. Caitlin and Sidney both have a grasp on their sound and it is inspiring to see such aptitude in two young women. It’s safe to say these two are going places with their music. The use of multiple string instruments throughout their EP “Skyline” is calming and it mixes well with the solid vocals portrayed. The lyrics throughout are highlighted with vibrant representations that each and every listener can appreciate and relate to. ‘Skyline’ is only the first EP released for 2Girls with Guitars and there are certainly, and hopefully, many more to come!
Online: facebook.com/2girlswithguitars
Category: A-Sides
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