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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
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Single Review: Paloma Faith “Crybaby”

September 6, 2017
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3 years after her triumphant 3rd LP A Perfect Contradiction, Paloma Faith returns with “Crybaby”. Paloma Faith is best known for her big voice and how she spreads it across a strong ballad. However, she takes a different approach with “Crybaby”, her first single since 2015. She leans on her
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...ready for it?

Single Review: Taylor Swift “…Ready For It?”

September 5, 2017
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Strike One: “Look What You Made Me Do” Strike Two: “…Ready For It?” Why is Taylor Swift rapping and who told her the white-girl rapping route was a wise move in 2017? This isn’t looking good. First there was the strange, vindictive, “I’m So Sexy”-sampling first single “Look What You
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