Benjamin KasselMar 23, 20223 min"Evil Ways": the birth of Latin coolOkay, how has it taken me this long to talk about Santana on here? That's borderline criminal — and I'm remedying that ASAP.
Benjamin KasselMar 14, 20223 minI needed the calmness of "Black Water" tonightI'm stressed as [CENSORED]. This Doobie Brothers gem helped mitigate that a bit.
Benjamin KasselJan 31, 20223 min"Little Boxes": a warning against blind conformityMalvina Reynolds' Daly City-inspired song seems to have been taken to heart soon after by students of her alma mater.
Benjamin KasselDec 8, 20213 min"Waterloo Sunset" examines a complex case of escapismThe Kinks' beautiful psychedelic pop rock track has a narrator who just can't let himself enjoy life to the fullest.