The "Slowed & Reverb" treatment of hit "Unholy" transforms the high-energy club track into a haunting, atmospheric experience. By stretching the tempo and layering it with deep echo, this version emphasizes the song's darker themes of infidelity and clandestine secrets. Atmosphere & Soundscape
: Sam Smith has described the song as a way of "liberating oneself from the clutches of others' secrets". Why It Works The "Slowed & Reverb" treatment of hit "Unholy"
: The added "echo" creates a sense of vast, empty space, making Sam Smith’s and Kim Petras’ vocals feel like they are echoing through the "Body Shop" itself. Lyrical Context takes on a more surreal
: Kim Petras’ verse, which focuses on designer brands like Fendi and Balenciaga , takes on a more surreal, almost hypnotic tone in this version. almost hypnotic tone in this version.