The article reviews a music track titled 'Imaginary Friend,' highlighting its juxtaposition of upbeat sounds with themes of emotional longing. Kennedy's vocals express a desire for an unattainable relationship, evident in lyrics that evoke a surreal world. The thematic midpoint, 'Feed Me,' reveals vulnerability through contrasting soft melodies and intense vocal moments. As the album progresses, it draws on influences from Tin Pan Alley to jazz, showcasing Kennedy's dramatic flair. Songs like 'Oakwood 21' and 'Upstairs Cabaret' illustrate this eclectic mix, melding various musical styles into a cohesive narrative.
The track just gets jauntier as it develops: a twinkly piano, cartoon electro-buzz, and a verbose vocal that fills nearly all space in the arrangement.
You squeeze everything out of me/Pop the air right out of my cheeks, she sings in her softer mode against a disarmingly pleasant arrangement, making it sound romantic.
The song's admission of vulnerability is strong enough to send the second half of the record hurtling back, specifically towards earnest Tin Pan Alley and Hollywood stylings.
The sumptuous dream-ballet instrumental of 'Upstairs Cabaret' is in turn the surreal deal.
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