Album of the week

Hi darlings,

As a tribute to one of my favourite actors, who passed away last week, this week's album is the soundtrack to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I discovered this movie in middle school after watching The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and I just remember watching it and thinking how fun and unique and weird it was. I loved the music, the visuals and the theatrics of it all, and I remember listening to the soundtrack on my green iPod touch for weeks afterwards.  The world lost an iconic performer and an amazing human being who inspired millions to be authentically themselves. Still, he will always be remembered through his art for years to come. 

Stay Weird (I have a feeling that's what Tim would've wanted),

Twyla✨

Album of the Week

Hi Darlings,

Now that Augtober is almost over and fall is almost here, I've been craving songs that remind me of the beginning of the school year. I've been reminiscing about back-to-school shopping, colder mornings, and watching the leaves change colour day by day. An album that perfectly captures this vibe for me, while still hinting at summer, is Katy Perry's first album, One of the Boys! To me, this is Katy's best album, no doubt about it. Released in 2008, with 4 tracks charting (Above 30, btw) and one of them hitting Number 1 for 7 consecutive weeks, Perry started her pop career with a bang. Don't get me wrong, her other albums are great, and I'm excited to see what other projects are to come in the future, but sometimes I wish she would give us a song or two that went back to her roots. But till then, I'll listen to this album because I know I will never get tired of it. I encourage you to do the same and travel back in time with me. 

Stay weird, 

Twyla✨                                                                                                                                               

Recent Watches

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS

 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quite literally the funniest movie I have ever watched, and I can't believe it took me this long to watch it! Not a fan of the R-slur being used so much, but hey, it was the late 90s.

SLEEPWALKERS

 ⭐️⭐️1/2

One of the weirdest movies I've ever watched. So bad, and I loved it! Apparently, Stephen King wrote this after getting clean, which is very surprising given the movie's plot.

SPIDER-MAN BRAND NEW DAY

⭐️⭐️⭐️

Meh. I mean, it wasn't bad; I'm just not a big action/superhero fan. I had to kill time while my boyfriend went to a heavy metal show, and that was the only movie that fit the time slot. I will say, the soundtrack was good!

THE ODYSSEY

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

So good, I went and watched it twice in theatres. The practical effects are amazing. The script is amazing. My only complaint is that I wished some fresh faces were shown on the screen instead of the star-studded cast, but the acting was great. I'm just kind of getting tired of the same actors being recycled for all the new movies recently (Except Rob Pattinson; he can do no wrong in my eyes lol). 

Stay weird,

Twyla✨

Album of the Week

Hi darlings, 

This week's album of the week goes to Loveland by Suki Waterhouse! What a beautifully written album that truly depicts the ups and downs of falling in love with someone. The album contains 14 tracks, and all 14 of them are GORGEOUS songs. The album was released on July 10th, and now, over a month later, multiple songs from it remain on my "On Repeat" playlist.  Here are my top 5 songs that I strongly encourage anyone and everyone to listen to:

1. Back in Love

The lead single off the album, released on March 27th and a very smart choice from Suki.  Lyrics? Relatable. Melody? Catchy. Music Video? Fun. Once this song was released, I knew what to expect from the album, and it did not disappoint. 

2. When I Get Drunk (I Want You Boy)

The 3rd single from the album, released on June 12th. A completely different vibe, but it remains in the "Love" theme of the album. The perfect blend of funky and dreamy, with yearning lyrics to tie it all together. Have you ever messaged "that" person after a night of drinking? This song is what goes through all our heads in that moment.

3. Jukebox

A fun, nostalgic track that paints the picture of a meaningless fling at a bar. With notes of the 1950s and 70s in the track and playful lyrics, the song transports you to a dive bar where you live in the moment and live spontaneously. A great song to listen to when you want to jump on your bed and sing into a hairbrush, in my opinion!

4. Teardrops

A gloomy track with a fast-paced tempo about the pains that come with an unstable relationship. The track speaks of the thrill of romance but the sadness that comes with emotional distance. Suki sings of feeling helpless to save her partner from themselves. As a commenter said on her YouTube lyric video: This song sounds like pink glitter and crystal tears. And I couldn't agree more.

5. Any Man

And last but not least, my favourite song from the album.  A funky, upbeat track where Suki sings about being magnetic and how easy it is for her to have someone "fall" for her. She sings of the confusion and burden this has brought to her, but has aspects of confidence in the song as well. I can honestly say that I listen to this song at least 3 times a day, and I am not ashamed of that! 

If you have never heard of Suki Waterhouse but enjoy artists that have a dreamy, melancholy, romantic-esque vibe to them, such as Lana Del Rey or Mazzy Star, you will most likely enjoy this album. If you have heard of Suki but haven't listened to her new album, take this as your sign to do so!

Stay weird,

Twyla✨

Nice to meet you!

Heyy,

My first blog! This is crazy! I honestly don't know what I'm doing but I'm planning on having fun while figuring it out. I'm Twyla, a girl with lots of opinions and nowhere to talk about them until now. I'm known for being unapologetically dramatic and having odd interests. I hope you guys enjoy my entries, and please feel free to comment and talk about anything and everything. Welcome to the Rantings of a Dramatic Oddball.