Unfortified Castle

Elliot Lurie and Looking Glass relay just enough to the listener to make their story both succinct and rich.

Amidst the stress of finals prep, small gestures and acts of kindness can go a long way. Today I managed to grind out my English final...

Labelle's smash hit is so catchy because nearly every individual element is infectiously memorable on its own.

Nor does 'unique' or another similar adjective. 10cc's masterpiece merits so many more words, given its story, sound, and lasting impact.

In a thousand-yard stare of a song, CCR — contrary to many other artists — reflect on how darkness can always penetrate the light.

Twenty-nine men and the ship with which they went down are memorialized each November 10, with this song serving as a backdrop.

Redbone's indigenous background is also reflected through their simple, but profound lyrical message.

...well, I'm writing about this song and band for the first time, but the theme of love and desire is nothing new for me or music at large.

Just as much as music has the ability to transport oneself to another place and time, it can also further ground you in your present surroun

Perhaps my favorite 70s one-hit wonder has a great narrative build which really pays off in its latter half.

The simplest tracks sometimes hit you the hardest.

"Trying to make sense of it all" (read: this tune) led me down some pretty interesting paths.

It's light, it's upbeat... and the context in which it was written definitely explains its sound.

Happy birthday, Dad. Thanks for all your love, guidance, and CDs.

On the day most associated with the group, I just had to write about them — but I had to do it my way.

Nick Drake presents the difficulty of looking past the negativity that lies on the world's surface.

Some pop songs could be cut short and still feel somewhat satisfying. "Tiny Dancer," simply put, is not one of those songs.

Sometimes it's best to say things as we feel them, because that's when they sound the most real and impactful.

George Harrison's reflection on the ephemeral nature of life and the world takes on a more profound meaning on this day.

Eric Burdon and War prove to be the perfect soundtrack for a lazy weekend day near the start of the school year.