Unfortified Castle

Gorgon City utilize mediated repetition — particularly of a single element — to create and reinforce their track's titular aura.

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

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

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.

The Aston Shuffle expertly execute a slow, but sure build, capping it off with the most satisfying release in the final break.

With a more restrained, yet emotive break, ODESZA reminded me that nothing is to be gained from wallowing in one's pessimism.

Snail Mail's superb second record begins with a tone-setting build-up and bang.

His accomplishments are visible throughout one of the Gap Band's signature and most evergreen songs.

The path between Talking Heads and Mariah Carey is surprisingly straight. And oh, isn't it fitting to talk about Mariah today of all days?

The industrial instrumental's dark, chilling nature makes it a great fit for the holiday — but it also isn't exclusively an October track.

And to what exactly are we supposed to hold on? Well, the answer is... a lot of things.

Given both the song's origins and its more modern use, it honestly makes a good amount of sense to approach the topic in this way.

Miguel's most successful song is a modern configuration of the genre, with an old-fashioned word at its core.

A quarter-century after its release, Björk's ethereal dream sequence song still sounds like it's ahead of our current musical era.

It's a shame most Americans don't know this dance-inducing indie/garage gem.

Disclosure's masterpiece with Lorde has a downright outrageous beat and great lyric / instrumental coordination to drive home its narrative.

Mark Ronson and Camila Cabello combine for an anthem of post-heartbreak grief and processing.

...and you probably aren't hearing it correctly, because a celebration of capitalism it most definitely is not.

I hate that this beautiful song is the one that jumps out to me as fitting today’s mood, but that's how I'm feeling.