Benjamin KasselJan 31, 20224 min"Spinning Wheel" is a most unusual jazz fusion track... and I love itThis song is out there, but it's a good kind of out there because of how Blood, Sweat & Tears mediate all its intricacies and oddities.
Benjamin KasselDec 26, 20213 minEver-danceable hit "Roll With It" bridges the 60s, 70s, and 80sSteve Winwood struck a balance between older R&B and soul and his own era's pop rock on one of his biggest songs.
Benjamin KasselDec 7, 20213 min"Waterfalls" combines contemporary theming with moralityTLC, fully immersed in the social world of the mid-90s, remind listeners they can find a way out of the darkness by being their own light.
Benjamin KasselNov 14, 20214 minThe three-part artistic origin of "50 Ways to Say Goodbye"I discuss a trio influences that lie behind one of my favorite songs from nearly a decade ago.