by Baylie Clevenger
Sizzy Rocket is undoubtedly one of my favorite artists at the moment. She is on almost all of my playlists and I have seen her live in concert more than once, which is a life-changing experience, by the way. She’s edgy, she’s fun, she’s creative, and she has one hell of a discography.
Rocket started her career in 2015 with a few singles, followed by her debut album, Thrills. Her EP, Hot Summer, followed Thrills in 2017. Finally, she released her sophomore album, Grrrl, this past summer.
Rocket’s music is full of ups and downs, heartache and happiness, and definitely some girl power jams that should only be played at full blast. Let’s dive into the discography of Sizzy Rocket.
Singles
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One thing I love about Rocket is that she lets nothing get in the way of her creative endeavors. She’s the type to get inspired, record, and master a song in one night and release it on SoundCloud the next day. Having said that, it’s not surprising that she releases a lot of singles. Going by her Spotify discography, she has 12 different singles. For time’s sake, I’ll pick three of my favorites and roll with those.
The three that immediately stand out in my mind as favorites are “High,” “Sid Vicious,” and “Dope.” They all have the same sultry, funky vibe. They’re definitely not upbeat by any means, but they’re good for those times when you just want to chill and listen to some jams.
“Sid Vicious” is my favorite of all three for so many reasons. It is so raw, vulnerable, and it has this lovesick yet funky feel. I also love the story behind it. Rocket explained on Genius that this song is about a one-night-only romance with someone she met in New York City. She describes him as her Sid Vicious, comparing him to the famous rocker from the Sex Pistols.
Mulholland
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Mulholland is short a short and sweet EP. It features its namesake “Mulholland,” along with “New Romantics” and “Real Life.” The vibe of this short installment is classic Rocket. It’s slow and funky love songs. Overall, this is a great EP but it’s just too short. I wish this project would’ve been a full-length one because it is some of her best work.
Of all three songs, “New Romantics” is without a doubt my favorite. The beat fits so well with Rocket’s silky-smooth vocals, and it really tells a story. It makes me feel like I was teleported to the west coast and I’m sitting on the beach with the love of my life.
Thrills
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Thrills definitely falls in my no. 2 spot. It is a little more sultry and feels like a Grrrl Jr. It takes listeners on the same up-and-down roller coaster of heartbreak; being young, and discovering yourself.
Songs like “Bestie” and “Champagne Room” instantly stand out as favorites. “Bestie” is one of Rocket’s best and most iconic songs, as it is an electric journey of self-discovery. “Champagne Room” is so sad, but a fan-favorite. It follows Rocket’s discourse with a past lover as she decides if her lifestyle can change in order to keep them.
Thrills also features “Young & Stupid,” which has a hip-hop vibe and a story about being young and crazy. “Y&S” walks listeners through Rocket’s nostalgia for her troubled past as she sings “I miss getting in trouble,” and “I wanna be young and stupid one more time.”
Hot Summer
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I cannot lie, most of Hot Summer does not do it for me. A lot of it is a little more on the pop side and less on the alternative side, which is fine, but Rocket’s sound is more suited to an alt vibe.
I will say that Hot Summer is home to two of my favorite girl-power, upbeat bangers; “Limo” and “Girls to the Front.” These songs are pretty defining for Rocket, and they will definitely follow her through her career as some of her best.
Grrrl
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Grrrl is without a doubt Rocket’s best work to date. It’s spicy, it’s funky, it’s fresh, and it’s my favorite.
Grrrl is her most recent release from the summer of 2019. It features lovesick and thrilling songs like “King Cobra” and “Tulsa,” which feature her then-love interest, Lauren Sanderson.
This album sees Rocket at her most polished and most confident—every track bleeds into the next seamlessly.
The tracks “Diamonds are Forever,” “Grrrl,” and a remastered version of “Sid Vicious” are so different from the usual pop love song. They have a hint of pop with some alternative tones that are sure to stick around in your brain long after the song is over and you skip to the next playlist.
Grrrl is definitely my go-to when I don’t know what to listen to. It has a little of everything, so I can get my sad bops, my upbeat happy jams, and my sultry sounds all in one place.
Sources: Byte BSU
Images: Josie Nelson, Genius
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