Benjamin KasselOct 23, 20214 min"I Get Around" is early Beach Boys in a nutshellIt may not be their signature tune (if you can even narrow that down to one), but it's an indicative slice of their formative sound.
Benjamin KasselOct 14, 20214 min"You Keep Me Hangin' On," the pinnacle track from the pinnacle of girl groupsMotown meets wall of sound meets breakup angst meets— wait, this song has an actual ending? Sick!
Benjamin KasselOct 8, 20215 min"Grazing in the Grass" has a heck of an origin story and a decade-defining soundIt doesn't get more 60s than how the Friends of Distinction spun an instrumental classic. And how do Zambia and Jim Brown each play a part?
Benjamin KasselSep 26, 20214 min"She's Not There" combines various influences into a stirring pop rock hit The title of the Zombies' jumpstart single is an answer, but it, along with the rest of the song, only breeds more questions.