Benjamin KasselMar 9, 20224 minRevolutionary commentary from the early 70s (2/2)Gil Scott-Heron took on a decidedly different perspective from the Last Poets in his response to "When the Revolution Comes."
Benjamin KasselMar 7, 20224 minRevolutionary commentary from the early 70s (1/2)As I ponder various current events and prospects for "revolution," I turn to the Last Poets' Harlem-based perspective toward social change.
Benjamin KasselFeb 10, 20223 minWith its throwback sound, "Walkin' on the Sun" is far deeper than I realizedIt's also just a plain good song from a band that, yes, isn't just a meme.
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.