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97 Words: “red flag collector” by Kelly Clarkson

Ever-proud Texan Kelly Clarkson takes us through the Wild Wild West en route to post-divorce “high road livin'” on the latest offering from “chemistry.” Of the five songs released so far, “red flag collector” by far has the most sting. Where last week’s “i hate love” was bittersweet, “red flag collector” is triumphantly bitter. Sprinkled with just enough “yeehaw”-inducing musical

97 Words: “I Can See You” by Taylor Swift

July 16, 2023
This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. Many words describe pop music’s reigning “Mastermind,” and “calculating” is certainly one of them. On the latest (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault), Taylor Swift reminds her prospective beau: “I Can See You.”

97 Words: “Rush” by Troye Sivan

July 14, 2023
This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. Sometimes, an artist is able to epitomize the concept of “understanding the assignment.” On “Rush,” Troye Sivan earns an undeniable A+ in the category of thot boy summer. Atop a thumping House/Pop amalgamation,

97 Words: “Outside” by George Michael

July 13, 2023
This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. Masterful songwriters turn their experiences into relatable songs, and true superstars know how to turn scandal into success. When George Michael’s career was marred in controversy following his arrest for allegedly soliciting
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