Being Special

Sophia Kennedy's self-titled album was a watershed moment for both the American-born avant pop artist and Pampa Records. On Being Special, Sophia continues to examine the art of left-field song-crafting. The center of "Being Special" is it's trio of percussive piano riff, strings, and handclaps, which warms the heart with a notable throwback cinematic feel. "Afraid", originally written by Nico, hints at a sparse DIY affair in Kennedy's version, but the song ingeniously matures in small increments. The quirky "Apple In The Basket" embodies a whirling circus carousel, enhanced by staccato organ chords and rhyming word couplets.