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Benjamin Kassel

Dec 2, 20213 min read

"Hold On" gives me the motivation I need this time of year

Alabama Shakes strike a beautiful balance between the deeply personal and the globally applicable in the narrative of their debut single.

Benjamin Kassel

Nov 28, 20214 min read

On "Losing My Religion," obsession, and self-reflection

R.E.M. portray a man whose hindsight reminds him of painful mistakes in love and trust.