The appeal of Kennedy begins with the weight in his voice. A phrase can start almost conversationally, then open into something much bigger without losing its human edge. There is a roughness to the sound that gives the singing character. Even when the production becomes polished, that voice still suggests someone trying to get a difficult feeling out into the open.

“Outnumbered” is a good introduction to that side of his music. The song offers reassurance, but the delivery gives it urgency: comfort sounds like something worth fighting for. Its chorus is built for people to sing together, while the quieter passages keep the sentiment close enough to feel personal. That balance between intimacy and a big release is central to his appeal.

“Power Over Me” shows how naturally he can work inside a more immediate pop arrangement. The rhythm keeps everything moving and the vocal supplies the pressure. What makes it convincing is the relationship between the two: the beat gives the song lift, while the singing gives it a reason to matter. A memorable chorus helps, but the emotion has to survive the production.

For another route into his songwriting, try “An Evening I Will Not Forget.” It allows more room for a thought to develop and for the intensity to build. Kennedy is particularly effective when a song feels as though it is gathering memories before arriving at its central point. The strongest moments come when an ordinary detail begins to carry a much larger feeling.

The albums Without Fear and Sonder offer different ways into his work. Across the acoustic textures and fuller pop settings, his voice remains the connecting thread. There is room here for listeners who want a large chorus and for those who prefer a song stripped down to its emotional centre. Neither approach needs to cancel out the other.

The reservation is that constant intensity can make songs blur together. When every chorus reaches for the same huge emotional peak, the quieter details risk disappearing. Kennedy is most compelling when he leaves some space, trusts a line and lets the listener come towards it. For The Fat Llama, that is the reason to explore beyond the familiar singles: the voice can fill a room, but its best quality is the feeling it can hold inside a single phrase.