If you don’t know who is to become one of the most prominent artists in the coming years already, you will soon. One native Londoner has become somewhat of a sensation as a model, actress, whatever. Her “whatever” is a singer, and “Model, Actress, Whatever” is a song out on her latest album, “Memoir of a Sparklemuffin”.
Suki Waterhouse’s second studio album, “Memoir of SparkleMuffin”, came out on Friday, Sept. 13. The album is 18 songs and 53 minutes long filled with pop and rock roots, with Suki’s beautiful vocals and lyrics taken straight from her heart. Her first album, “I Can’t Let Go” came out in 2022, to accompany her 2017 release “Good Looking” which recently went viral in 2022. Just like “I Can’t Let Go”, “Memoir of a Sparklemuffin” did not disappoint, with the perfect amount of Suki and her evolution in her life and music.
She begins the album with “Getaway Drug” with strong guitar and vocals right out of 90’s alt-rock. The song is satisfactory, but honestly a little boring. I recommend skipping to “Supersad”- the first song I listened to on this album. It’s a single that came out three months before the album’s release. It’s a song about letting go and living your life, and the music matches the message, beginning with some notable guitar chords and a fast tempo throughout. Although the Mitski-esque vocals and punk undertones are unique and tasteful, the song doesn’t quite match with the current pop music vibe of the year. If you are looking for today’s pop like Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, “Blackout Drunk” and “Faded” are the songs for you.
With the sounds of acoustic guitar and a man’s voice crackling in a radio-style recording, “My Fun” begins with l its upbeat cords that will bring a smile to anyone’s face. While listening, I heard influences from the Beatles, which match her British heritage. The song was much more joyful, making a nice interruption from the punk and borderline melancholy lyrics. This intensifies as the album progresses, ending with “Helpless” and “To Love,” resolving to some heartbreaking nuances.
“Memoir of a Sparklemuffin” has something for every listener, and Suki has hit it out of the park again. With glowing reviews and talk show appearances to praise the album, there is no doubt that the album’s popularity will be growing even more. After listening to the album I am left with one lingering question: is it too early to start hoping for more Suki Waterhouse music?
