Benjamin Kassel
"It Gets Dark" is a welcome new release in multiple ways
It's an excellent pop track on its own, it came with an album announcement, and its message is welcome as I work through internal matters.
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Benjamin Kassel
Mar 2, 20224 min read
I appreciate "Day 'n' Nite" now more than I ever did before
I only came around to hip hop a few years ago, but more recent developments make it resonate with me even more now.
Benjamin Kassel
Feb 15, 20224 min read
On "Dirt," Keane are true to themselves as they decry an all-too-familiar conflict
Their title track from last summer's EP has an unavoidable gravitas as it speaks to the fallout the innocent suffer from war.
Benjamin Kassel
Jan 27, 20224 min read
In "Burning in the Sun," an early Coldplay-esque sound meets bluegrass influences
With the employment of a mandolin, Blue Merle gave a sound I love a twist I never expected, but one I thoroughly enjoy.
Benjamin Kassel
Dec 31, 20214 min read
"Don't Look Back In Anger" is my New Year's Eve anthem
Move over, "Imagine" — Oasis provide the perfect soundtrack to changing calendars.
Benjamin Kassel
Oct 15, 20215 min read
"People of the Pride": wait, this is Coldplay? ...Actually, it totally is
While a departure from their known sound, this highlight from their new album — over a decade in the works — fits the band's character.
Benjamin Kassel
Sep 11, 20213 min read
"All Things Must Pass," the life truth with which we all grapple
George Harrison's reflection on the ephemeral nature of life and the world takes on a more profound meaning on this day.
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