Unfortified Castle

This song is out there, but it's a good kind of out there because of how Blood, Sweat & Tears mediate all its intricacies and oddities.

I got hooked on Yves Tumor's sound from this track alone and the complex internal war it captures.

Cameo unload a widespread critique of those in power over the lies they tell with their signature, hard-hitting funk.

Steve Winwood struck a balance between older R&B and soul and his own era's pop rock on one of his biggest songs.

The R&B and jazz virtuoso's artistic voice is shaped by multiple iconic inspirations — including some from his hometown.

Even with its title and sporting usage, Kool & the Gang's signature song embodies a more laidback form of celebrating.

In my excitement for this coming week, I hear this tune capturing my eagerness to go full speed ahead into these next few days.

I discuss a trio influences that lie behind one of my favorite songs from nearly a decade ago.

Furthermore, the title echoes a message not as frequently heard in the breakup song canon: kill it off now to save yourself the pain later.

Motown meets wall of sound meets breakup angst meets— wait, this song has an actual ending? Sick!

It doesn't get more 60s than how the Friends of Distinction spun an instrumental classic. And how do Zambia and Jim Brown each play a part?

At least now we know what it's about.

John Newman's hit starts slowly, but he soon unleashes its northern soul flavor.

George Harrison's reflection on the ephemeral nature of life and the world takes on a more profound meaning on this day.