Kat Saul is here to give you an inside look into life as a 90s baby.
Well, sort of.
Freshly released this morning, Saul has just debuted her sophomore EP Made in the 90’s.
An upbeat five track collection, the EP gives listeners an honest look into Saul’s life. Tackling relationships, internal demons, and being a young adult in 2020, the pop star shows personal and professional growth while also being open about the struggles she’s faced along the way.
Opening on the previously released dream-pop anthem “Alright,” the EP starts off somewhat hopeful as Saul shares her hesitations about entering a new relationship.
Weighing the fear of the unknown with the hope that things will turn out okay, “Alright” is about overcoming your own anxieties in order to not miss out on life- all while acknowledging that things may not go as planned and that that is Alright.
Following up with “X2,” Saul then explores the difficulties that arise post-breakup.
Running through the process of checking up on an ex and hoping their okay or wondering what they’re doing- even though you know you shouldn’t- Saul uses the track to ponder what could have been had things gone differently in their time together.
Cheekily pointing out that she’s ruining her own summer by living in this curious yet detrimental state, the singer uses soft vocals and a catchy pop beat to get the listener ready to dance their troubles away- especially if they’ve ever been in a similar situation.
The EP’s third track, “Monsters,” which was the second single released from the collection, remains to be one of our favorites.
An honest and emotional look into Saul’s mind, “Monsters” doesn’t hold back anything when it comes to sharing the darker sides of mental health.
With lyrics such as “I’m feeling the weight of the world on my chest,” and “I can’t even take a breath without bleeding,” Saul takes a moment to confront some of her biggest insecurities and struggles in a way that makes listeners feel seen and understood.
Life isn’t always easy, and we all have our own internal monsters. This track helps remind us that that’s okay.
“I Love to Hate You” then follows the story of a toxic relationship where the couple splits and one party recounts some of the worst aspects of their time together.
But even with this hate or uncertainty comes a longing for love and closure, which leaves questions about what could have happened if things ended sooner or differently, giving this electro-pop track dimensions of emotion displayed through the lyrics, beat, and Saul’s captivating vocals.
Closing on “Cloud 9,” the EP ends as Saul begins to work on healing after a fight that seems silly compared to the world’s bigger issues and the love shared between her and her partner.
Somewhat of an apology track as well as a song dedicated to making it through the hardest parts of a relationship, “Cloud 9” once again references struggles with mental health, as well as making the right choices in order to keep your relationship with yourself- as well as the relationship with your partner- happy and healthy.
The EP’s slowest (yet still catchy) track, “Cloud 9” is a reassurance that things once more will be “Alright,” as Saul reminded us in track 1.
A coming of age story that has no solid conclusion- much like real life- Made in the 90’s is a beautifully written five track collection that puts Saul’s vocals and songwriting on full display in a way that makes her both relatable and admirable.
With honesty that will evoke empathy in even the most reserved listeners, Saul has made herself an artist you do not want to stop streaming.
You can check out Made in the 90’s now wherever you stream music, and be sure to follow Kat Saul on her social media accounts in order to stay up to date on all upcoming content.
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