Kennedy: Special K EP (2006)
Imagine the 70's disco-groove of Leo Sayer mixed with Beck's impeccable rock 'n roll knack for melody and you've got Kennedy. If you haven't heard the track 'Your
Momma' by now you've either been in Iraq for a few years or living
under a rock. The sounds, samples and rhythms of Kennedy are so catchy.
likeable, and fun that's impossible to get out of your head. And thanks
to his massive popularity over the past year Kennedy even landed a slot
on this summer's Vans Warped Tour from July 6th to 13th.
Kennedy's EP, appropriately titled Special K,
comes through big time with hit after hit. The EP kicks off in
full-force with 'Hillbilly Witchcraft'. It utilizes a distorted vocal
track cutting through the beat and could've easily been a lost b-side
from Beck's Odelay. 'K.E.N.N.E.D.Y' sounds like Justin Timberlake with more sass and attitude. He sings it like he spells it, and that's
how the song goes kids. 'Your Mama' is the dreamy, sun-drenched banger
that tells a story of "...a man who's lovin' your momma all night
long", you'd be better off keeping your girlfriend far away. 'Karate'
reminds me more of Off The Wall-era Michael Jackson with it's funky bass and soulful delivery, even Jamiroqoui would be jealous. The remaining tracks are just as infectious as they
follow the party theme with Kennedy's simple rhymes and sing-a-long
choruses.
Your next job is to go see Kennedy live in a couple of weeks during the Fyn Stec Benefit at El Cid, May 20th. It's a Saturday so you can stay up late. Don't forget to buy his EP, it's the soundtrack to your summer.
-Scott McDonald
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