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97 Words: “red flag collector” by Kelly Clarkson

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June 9, 2023
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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

A Definitive Ranking of Mariah’s Infinite #1’s

April 17, 2015
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“Vision of Love” (4 weeks, 1990) “Love Takes Time” (3 weeks, 1990) “Someday” (2 weeks, 1991) “I Don’t Wanna Cry” (2 weeks, 1991) “Emotions” (3 weeks, 1991) “I’ll Be There” (featuring Trey Lorenz) (2 weeks, 1992) “Dreamlover” (8 weeks, 1993) “Hero” (4 weeks, 1993-1994) “Fantasy” (Bad Boy Fantasy featuring O.D.B.)
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Single Review: “Girl Crush” by Little Big Town

April 1, 2015
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As The Washington Post recently highlighted, Little Big Town’s latest single is facing resistance at country radio because some listeners have protested that it promotes a gay agenda. Not only are these country radio listeners affirming a negative attitude toward homosexuality, they are doing it by exhibiting a rush to judgment. The
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Single Review: “All Day” by Kanye West

March 5, 2015
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Following the release of 2013’s off-the-wall Yeezus, the adorably emotional “Only One,” that horrid song with Rihanna, and the subdued/strange “Wolves” with Sia and Vic Mensa, “All Day” is a welcomed change. Or, perhaps, rather, a welcomed bit of nostalgia. While still keeping it fresh, Kanye goes back to his roots on
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Spotlight: “Lose Control” by Holly Elle

March 5, 2015
Reviewing new talent and help new artists get more visibility is something we, at EST. 1997,  feel is important because not everyone has the opportunity to be signed by a major label and have the kind of support machine behind them that a contract would guarantee to them. Holly Elle is one
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Playlist: An hour with Lady Gaga

February 26, 2015
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Lady Gaga is a curious case. She catapulted to the stratosphere with her breakthrough debut album, The Fame, in 2008 and quickly became one of the world’s biggest stars. However, by the end of the run of her (technically) third album in 2011, her star seemed to be dimming a bit.
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