During one’s Saturn Return, occurring every 27 to 29.5 years, the celestial body Saturn returns to the same sign and degree it occupied at birth. Embracing her own Saturn return is the artist Bre Kennedy, marking the occasion with her album Scream Over Everything.
Crafted under the production of Davis Naish (Joshua Bassett and Katelyn Tarver) and mixed by Konrad Snyder (Noah Kahan and Kacey Musgraves), Scream Over Everything embodies Bre’s journey over a transformative year and fearlessly confronts themes of estrangement, therapy, and relationship evolution.
What distinguishes Scream Over Everything is its emotional resonance and universal relevance in its lyrics. Despite the fact that I am slightly older than Bre, the lyrical narrative isn’t confined to a specific age group or era. The songs resonate with my own life experiences, a connection rarely found in much of today’s pop music. Moreover, Bre’s voice emerges amid a sea of homogeneous tones. Her vocals combine the strength of artists like Christina Aguilera and Lady Gaga with the delicate tones of Taylor Swift.
The closing track and single, “Hello”, features a spoken word contribution from Jake Wesley Rogers and embodies the epitome of a perfect summer pop song. Its infectious chorus and soul-stirring acoustic guitar invite one to lower the car’s top or roll down the windows, driving toward the rising sun. It’s the kind of song that compels you to sing at the top of your lungs, embracing the new adventures that lie ahead.
However, it’s the title track that stands out as the gem of the album. “Scream Over Everything” captures not only the ideological essence of the Saturn return but also demonstrates Bre’s brilliant songwriting and vocal capabilities. Within the song’s simplicity lies Bre’s ability to capture the intricate complexity of creating a piece that resonates universally.
Scream Over Everything by Bre Kennedy is a cosmic journey of emotion and a beautiful brightness amongst the skies of pop.
MUST LISTEN TRACKS: “Scream Over Everything”, “Hello”, “Retrospect”, “Meantime”, “Keep Going Back”
