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I needed the calmness of "Black Water" tonight
I'm stressed as [CENSORED]. This Doobie Brothers gem helped mitigate that a bit.
Benjamin Kassel
Mar 13, 20223 min read
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In "Burning in the Sun," an early Coldplay-esque sound meets bluegrass influences
With the employment of a mandolin, Blue Merle gave a sound I love a twist I never expected, but one I thoroughly enjoy.
Benjamin Kassel
Jan 27, 20224 min read
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"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
Dec 2, 20213 min read
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"Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" Our veterans certainly have
In a thousand-yard stare of a song, CCR — contrary to many other artists — reflect on how darkness can always penetrate the light.
Benjamin Kassel
Nov 11, 20214 min read
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"The Weight": sonically genre-melding and restrained, but thematically heavy indeed
Upon a close listen, the load-bearing in the chorus leads to a reconfiguring of the entire narrative and outlook of the tune.
Benjamin Kassel
Nov 2, 20214 min read
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