kennedy center honors | Unfortified Castle

Benjamin Kassel

Dec 28, 20213 min read

"The Tears of a Clown" is unique in a profoundly Motown way

Uncommon instruments for pop and a spin on a heartbreak narrative make for an iconic soul number.

Benjamin Kassel

Dec 22, 20213 min read

Joni Mitchell's re-recording of "Both Sides, Now" fully captures its lyrical essence

I'm far too young to truly appreciate the meaning this song carries, but I'll take a stab at discussing it anyway.