Benjamin KasselMar 21, 20223 min"Tainted Love": a cover that defined the 80s soundSoft Cell weren't the originators of this song, new wave, or synth-pop, but their take on Gloria Jones set the stage for a decade of music.
Benjamin KasselDec 6, 20213 min"Everybody Wants to Rule the World": Happy? Sad? Both?It's Dead Week, and my existential dread is peaking once more.
Benjamin KasselNov 1, 20214 min"Fantasy" is mid-90s pop bliss with an early 80s new wave skeletonThe path between Talking Heads and Mariah Carey is surprisingly straight. And oh, isn't it fitting to talk about Mariah today of all days?
Benjamin KasselOct 28, 20214 minYes, I wrote a serious article about "The Safety Dance"Given both the song's origins and its more modern use, it honestly makes a good amount of sense to approach the topic in this way.
Benjamin KasselSep 27, 20214 min"Spiderwebs" and the trouble of getting oneself freeThis ska punk jam has one of the most unique origin stories for a track I've ever heard — one which makes me question my own life a bit.