When approaching ‘Slow Driver’, one must be ready to deal with its light, soulful sonic character, creating a stark contrast with its melancholic lyricism. Balanced over indie-pop and leftfield territories, the record is the latest effort by Quebec City-based singer and songwriter Sophie Breton. Following up from last year’s EP release, the Canadian talent now returns with her first single of the year, a track that feels as delicate and airy as it is meaningful and nostalgic.
The listening experience is particularly rewarding: in a complex world, where many of our realities are something we wish we wouldn’t have to face, ‘Slow Driver’ offers a chance for escapism and blissful dreaminess, mainly thanks to its minimal, lightweight production, soothing and gentle.
Of course, the song also offers a chance for reflection and introspection, thanks to its nuanced lyricism. Delving into life choices, ‘Slow Driver’ explores the feeling of being ‘behind’ life, because you took a different path than what society tells you to do. As the song proudly declares: “feeling like a slow driver in a fast lane, making a couple mistakes, at least I’m trying”.
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