After School Unwind Session: "I Do What I Want When I'm Wanting To"

My favorite thing to do on Friday evenings is spin some vinyls from my record collection. It usually takes me a while to browse through and pick something out that I'm in the mood to listen to. Today, I knew exactly what I wanted to hear.

Now Spinning: Billie Eilish - Live at Third Man Records

My. God...

Eighteen. Years. Old. (Well, 17 when she performed this)

She was, I believe 14 or 15 when she recorded her first album. WHAAAAAT?!

Some people love her. Some people also just don't get what the hype is about her. Me? Well, I'm one of those who just got sucked in the very moment I first heard her sing.

Her vocals are just so different. So...raw. This girl has some serious lyrical talent. I mean, her and her brother recorded her first album in her bedroom. Imagine what this girl will do as she matures even more with her music and continues to have the resources to produce more and more! (honestly though, I'm kinda scared for that. I don't want her to start sounding "overly produced." Keep it raw, girl!)

When I first heard her sing, I immediately thought "where was she when I was in high school?" It just fits with my musical tastes then and my teenage mood swings. But at least she is gracing me with her beautiful lyrics now. I can now sit with a glass of wine, kick up my feet, reflect on my life, and get into a trance from her hypnotic songs. 

Key Tracks:

• "Ocean Eyes" - Emotional...you have been warned. So beautifully and perfectly written. Important thing to keep in mind, she was only 14 when she wrote this song.
  
• "Bad Guy" - This is one that just feels so dirty, sexy, raw, and powerful.
• "COPYCAT" - Love her humor and it just oozes sarcasm.

Why did I choose to listen to this album this evening? Well, first of all, why not? But really, this live album makes me feel like I'm in a small, intimate venue. I'm not in my house anymore. I'm in Nashville with my friends, enjoying live, acoustic music, drinks, food...there is no pandemic. I am in my happy place. I am free.

🎵 "Too shy to say, but I hope you stay..." 🎵 - Billie Eilish