Unfortified Castle

Emeli Sandé's praiseful breakthrough hit is as catchy and singalong-friendly today as it was when she burst onto the scene.

Move over, "Imagine" — Oasis provide the perfect soundtrack to changing calendars.

In examining a complete revamping of a pop production, I think of how stylistic choices can change our perception of a melody and lyrics.

I celebrate and tell the story of my very favorite track from the Starman on the golden anniversary of its initial release.

...but the song has more than just that to offer. It ends up lending itself to a discussion on risk taking in pop writing and production.

Mario's signature song may seem simple at first, but closer inspection reveals several largely small, but impactful changes throughout.

Baby, can't you hear? It's nothing like what you expect from an idol like Britney Spears, but it's arguably her biggest hit.

Grandbrothers blur the boundary between classical and electronic worlds with this powerful, piano-driven production.

Its sound as as mid-60s as you can get, but its perspective might lend itself to being a forerunner of more contemporary movements.

It sounds like a lot of tracks from its era, but its creators' attention to detail and its dramatic but relatable lyrics make it stand out.

Tracy Chapman speaks of lost potential, but there might just be a light at the end of the tunnel.

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

In a pop scene inundated with 80s throwbacks, a tribute to the early 70s is a breath of fresh air and then some.