Olivia O’Brien, Sociopath | Track Review 🎵

Olivia O’Brien proves “Sociopath” is more than an eye-catching title – it’s also a truly ear catching, intriguing single.

“How do you feel nothing / When I feel it all?” Hmm, that is indeed a good question. Furthermore, it is definitely a question asked by many, particularly as it pertains to L-O-V-E.  Pop artist 🎙 Olivia O’Brien goes on to characterize her lover as a sociopath on her new single, fittingly titled 🎵 “Sociopath”.  On this two-and-a-half-minute joint, she paints over a fiery backdrop constructed by 🎛 “Downtown” Trevor Brown and 🎛 Zaire Koalo.

“Hands on my neck, but you’ve got no regrets / For the marks that you left.” Woo – that’s um troublesome! Olivia O’Brien definitely brings attitude to “Sociopath.” Honestly, how couldn’t she? Sociopathy is quite disturbing subject matter, and the lyrics – the clever songwriting –capture it perfectly. Part of the attitude she brings is a perfectly timed f-bomb: “Your empathy’s lacking / and I don’t know how the fuck this could’ve happened.” Even so, she doesn’t have to curse to be effective, with numerous profanity-devoid lines packing a mighty punch. O’Brien paints an ugly portrait of her utterly insane boyfriend – “A cold-blooded sociopath” – but blames herself for falling for him: “Well, I guess it’s what I get.”

Final Thoughts 💭 

Olivia O’Brien brings the heat on “Sociopath.” The title alone is enough to garner the song attention. Beyond the title however, we have a great, incredibly entertaining pop song.  “Sociopath” definitely paints O’Brien as a bit of a badass artistically, which seems intentional – definitely the desired effect.  Sociopathy is nothing to be played around with, mind you, but in terms of this particular song, it definitely superbly fuels the fire. 

🎙 Olivia O’Brien • 🎵 “Sociopath” • 🏷 Island • 🗓 4.9.21

[📷: Island]