Benjamin Kassel
"How Deep Is Your Love": a mature sound and discussion for the disco era
The Bee Gees delved into what happens after an initial romantic attraction in their most widely acclaimed number.
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Benjamin Kassel
Jan 15, 20223 min read
"Maybe Tomorrow" is 00s alt with a 70s soul
Kelly Jones and Stereophonics call back to the generation before them with their R&B influenced post-Britpop.
Benjamin Kassel
Dec 23, 20213 min read
"Riders on the Storm," a master class in atmosphere
The song doesn't even have the word "rain" in it, but its presence is undoubted, as is that of Jim Morrison's most personal character.
Benjamin Kassel
Sep 21, 20216 min read
For my money, "Shining Star" is Earth, Wind & Fire's crowning musical achievement
On the day most associated with the group, I just had to write about them — but I had to do it my way.
Benjamin Kassel
Sep 9, 20215 min read
Silk Sonic "Skate" us back in time a half-century with buttery smoothness
In a pop scene inundated with 80s throwbacks, a tribute to the early 70s is a breath of fresh air and then some.
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