Great Song: Everyday I Write the Book

There’s something oddly comforting about staring at a blank page with headphones on, knowing that someone…

Great Songs: Bon Iver – Holocene | A Masterpiece of Emotion and Sound

Holocene is more than just a song; it is an emotional journey that transcends the boundaries…

Great Songs: Why Björk’s “It’s Oh So Quiet” Still Feels Like a Creative Explosion

At a time when alternative music was defined by restraint and introspection, Björk released a song…

Great Songs: Meaning, Legacy and the Songs That Still Matter

Some songs don’t just belong to a moment.They stay. They follow us through different ages of…

Great Songs #7 – Toto Jake to the Bone (1992)

Instrumental songs rarely earn a place in “great song” conversations. Jake to the Bone earns it…

Great Song #6 – Steely Dan Aja and the Art of Studio Perfection

Some songs are built to be played live. Others are written to be felt. Aja was…

Great Song #5 – Elvis Presley “Suspicious Minds” (1969)

“Suspicious Minds” wasn’t just a hit — it was the moment Elvis fought his way back…

Great Song #4 – Tom Waits “I’m Still Here” (2002): The Quiet Heart

Tom Waits’ “I’m Still Here” is one of his quietest masterpieces — a minimal piano ballad…

Great Songs #3 – Lenny: When Texas Thunder Whispered Its Heart

In the electric storm of the 1980s blues-rock revival, Stevie Ray Vaughan was a force of…

Great songs #2 – Al Stewart – “Year of the Cat” (1976)

Produced by Alan Parsons “Year of the Cat” is Al Stewart’s timeless masterpiece — a song…

Great Songs #1 – From the Beginning: When Prog Rock Found Its Heart

The Gentle Side of Prog In the early seventies, progressive rock was growing larger than life…