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97 Words: “red flag collector” by Kelly Clarkson

June 9, 2023

In 97 Words·Kelly Clarkson·Music·Reviews

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

Featured·Kelly Clarkson·Music·Reviews

Kelly Clarkson’s Journey From “You” to “me”

Amid increasing suspense, layer upon layer – voice, organ, and then strings, Kelly Clarkson proclaims, “I’m always pleasing someone, honestly, now I’m done,” as her voice itself is stacked into a one-woman choir. Turns out, she’d actually been waiting a lifetime for a moment like this. Kelly Clarkson’s new single

97 Words: Kelly Clarkson’s “favorite kind of high”

Cascading guitar licks, thumping bass, pounding percussion and rousing runs— these are

Review: Janet Jackson’s ‘Unbreakable’ is subtle yet genius

In May, we asked the question “is Janet Jackson readying a modern-day

Album Review: Souled Out by Jhené Aiko

September 14, 2014

Featured·Music·Now·Reviews

This year’s revelation, Jhené Aiko has released her debut LP this week through Def Jam. The album was preceded last November by the EP Sail Out, whose 3rd single “The Worst” became a hit this spring. In reality, though, Jhené has been trying to break through the music industry for over

Single Review: “You and Me” by You+Me (P!nk and Dallas Green)

September 8, 2014

Featured·Music·Now·Reviews

Today was met with an unexpected new single release from pop superstar P!nk… however, it’s not what you’d expect. The single is actually the debut of music’s latest duo, comprised of P!nk and Dallas Green, also known as City and Colour. Together, they equate to You+Me. The duo’s debut album, Rose

Single Review: “Don’t Shoot” by The Game, Fabolous, Wale, Diddy and more

August 27, 2014

Music·Now·Reviews

Today, The Game dropped the single “Don’t Shoot,” featuring a host of hip-hop’s biggest names, in a mission to raise awareness of the police violence and racial tensions in America today. The song features appearances by Ricky Rozay, 2 Chains, Diddy, Fabolous, Wale, DJ Khaled, Swizz Beats, Yo Gotti, Curren$y,

Album Review: My Everything by Ariana Grande

August 27, 2014

Music·Now·Reviews

Ariana Grande’s new album, My Everything, is out this week. It’s her 2nd album following her debut into the music scene last year with Yours Truly. While her debut album drew many comparisons to global superstar Mariah Carey, this album seems like an attempt to build a different image and

Single Review: “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift

August 19, 2014

Music·Now·Reviews

Taylor Swift has been moving in more of a pop direction with each album release, and apparently with the upcoming 1989 she has made the full-blown transition. Swift is previewing the new set with lead single “Shake It Off.” The track has the driving ’80s beat needed for immediate impact, and it

Elicit 1997 … with ‘Release Some Tension’ by SWV

August 13, 2014

1997·Music·Reviews·Then

This week in 1997, SWV released their 3rd LP Release Some Tension. With the success of their debut album It’s About Time, SVW had established themselves as one of the defining R&B girl groups of the 90s scoring some big hits on the Pop and R&B charts, such as “Weak” and the Michael

Single Review: “***Flawless” Remix by Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj

August 5, 2014

Music·Now·Reviews

At the stroke of midnight on Sunday, Beyoncé dropped the official remix of “***Flawless” featuring a guest verse from Nicki Minaj, shocking the world. It was shocking not only because she collaborated with Nicki for the first time but also because she added new verses of her own to the

Single Review: “This Is How We Do” by Katy Perry

July 29, 2014

Music·Now·Reviews

“Chillin’ laid back, straight stuntin’, yeah we do it like that!” YAS Katy! Thank you for releasing a perfect, light-hearted summer anthem! Personally, I think “This Is How We Do” is a great choice for the next single off of Katy Perry’s third studio album, PRISM. I was a Katy

Elicit 1997 … ‘No Way Out’ by Puff Daddy & the Family

July 29, 2014

1997·Music·Reviews·Then

When it came to R&B and hip-hop music crossing over in the mid-90s, one need look no further than Bad Boy Records and its pinnacle release, No Way Out, which sold upwards of 7 million copies in the United States. Helmed by Sean Combs, the man with the ever changing stage name

Single Review: “Anything Goes” by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga

July 29, 2014

Music·Reviews

Today, Lady Gaga’s ARTPOP morphed into jazz with the release of “Anything Goes,” her duet with Tony Bennett. In the press for the single, Gaga keeps harping about how much she loves jazz and has been singing jazz since she was 13. She’s even said it was “easier” to record this album

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97 Words: “red flag collector” by Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson’s Journey From “You” to “me”

97 Words: Kelly Clarkson’s “favorite kind of high”

Review: Janet Jackson’s ‘Unbreakable’ is subtle yet genius

Album Review: Souled Out by Jhené Aiko

Single Review: “You and Me” by You+Me (P!nk and Dallas Green)

Single Review: “Don’t Shoot” by The Game, Fabolous, Wale, Diddy and more

Album Review: My Everything by Ariana Grande

Single Review: “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift

Elicit 1997 … with ‘Release Some Tension’ by SWV

Single Review: “***Flawless” Remix by Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj

Single Review: “This Is How We Do” by Katy Perry

Elicit 1997 … ‘No Way Out’ by Puff Daddy & the Family

Single Review: “Anything Goes” by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga

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