This is a weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best songs that I listened to the previous week. Most songs will be current, but there are no boundaries. I’ve already stated on this web site that I am obsessed with music. I am constantly hunting it down whether it’s online, on CD, from my personal collection, from a library (Yes, I think the library is a great source of music–especially for music that you aren’t sure about.), TV, or radio. Since most of these sources mostly emphasize new music, the odds are pretty good that most of the songs on this list will be new. But in my search, I don’t use any boundaries for the other sources. I am just looking for good music that I haven’t heard, or happened to forget about. Everyone, including myself, has forgotten way more great music than they can ever remember-even if they are also music fanatics.
Also, there will be no rules concerning songs on this list. A song can show up or drop off a number of times. This will be the most volatile of my lists. It all depends on how much music I am exposed to during the week and what I find interesting. On really obscure stuff, I will try to include the source, if I know it.
Most of the songs heard on this list have been played on my radio shows, “Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays, 10A-12N ET, or “Prime Time Theme Attic,” heard Mondays, 8P-10P ET!
This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 9:09” segment of my “Prime Time Theme Attic Show” on alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Albums” lists!
If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!
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Tosha Owens says it again for a second week at #1!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of November 18, 2018
1. I’ll Just Say It—Tosha Owens
2. This Little Apple—Annie and Rod Capps
3. Poison Love—Alison Krauss with Jamey Johnson
4. All of Us—The Rallies
5. Hope Is Hard to Kill—Don Arbor
6. I Don’t Like You—The Regrettes
7. Think of What You’ve Done—Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles
8. Flash—Telamor
9. Higher—Ellison
10.Separation—Eric Gnezda QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
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“Theme Attic” with Phil Maq goes mega large Wednesday morning, 10AM-2PM EST!!!
And why not? It’s the 16th Semi-Annual Hall of fame Show, Pt.2!!! Mr. Jags of “Afternoon Jazz” was kind enough to turn me loose to cover his two hours, so who knows what I’ll play?
But I will still have some unplayed music on the show as well as my classic artists for show openers and finales!
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Sometimes the tree of music gets pretty tangled up.
Music has been recorded now for something like 120+ years. A song that you know of by an artist may actually have been done by someone else years ago. But you may be going through life thinking that the version you know is the original.
On Monday night’s 16th Semi-Annual Theme Attic Hall of Fame Show, Pt.1, with Phil Maq, from 8PM-10PM EST, I will unravel a couple of those intertwining limbs!
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I always think that I will have the opportunity to post more about the Philbys, my year ending award lists for songs and albums. Unfortunately, I usually don’t have time to do that.
However, something has spurred me to write another almost year ending post.
When I posted my most recent Philby entry, I received some responses, but Auto-Pilot, a musical artist in the U.K., offered to send something that was not within the time-frame I was requesting.
I did, however, request music regardless of the year because I am always interested in “good” music!
Well, Auto-Pilot felt that they had a 2012 release that they were very proud of. So, they sent me a track to check out. I don’t like receiving only one track from an album. I prefer to check out a complete work, much like reading a full book rather than just a chapter.
They obliged and I received a copy of their album, “The Atlantic Machine.”
I posted my Philby article on Sunday. On Wednesday, I played the song “Life” from the album on my Wednesday morning “Theme Attic Suitest Day” show.
I didn’t know the artist on Sunday morning. By Wednesday, I played a song by them that went around the world!
I didn’t know that I would play a track by Auto-Pilot, but it fit what I was looking for. It usually takes a lot longer than that, but because I do themes, I never quite know what I’m looking for at any given moment.
Some of my favorite artists were last second decisions for one of my shows!
All of my radio shows feature new tracks that I’ve never played before.
I now do four two-part seasonal new music showcases that feature 100% selections from albums that I have never played before, with the exception of artists in town that week, if I choose to play something by one of them. However, it would still be a song that I had not previously played on a show.
If you have not yet submitted something for Philby consideration, I would think of doing so. If I were a musician out there, I would want someone like me to be there for them in the media.
So, if you’ve made some music dating back as far as 2015, I will accept that music for consideration. When it comes to independent self-released projects, an artist may not know how to get their product marketed or recognized. It may take a couple of years to figure that part of it out.
If you have something older than 2015, send that, too, but identify the release date. I’m always looking for GREAT music.
For the Philbys, I’m looking for full albums, however, if you only have a good single, send me that, too. Don’t forget that I also have a Philby Hot Songs list. But don’t send me an incomplete album.
Don’t edit for me.
I hate that, and I would probably disqualify the selection.
Don’t send me links to listen to music. That’s not how I listen to music and I probably won’t listen if you send me a link to stream it. Either send me the album to download or request my mailing address for a physical copy.
More than likely, if your music came out later than May, it may not show up on the 2018 list. It’s not impossible, but I’m just being honest. I like to have music on my lists that I’ve been playing all year and not knock something off my list for something that I haven’t played. I hate it that many year-end lists by music magazines or other sources will often include several selections that were released in late November and early December. How convenient for those artists. An album is a piece of art that has to survive several listens to see if it should qualify as viable.
I will accept any genre of music. I like a variety of styles, even on the same album!
At the least, your music will either be your last chance for this year’s Philby lists, or a first call for next year’s.
Regardless, please e-mail your mp3s, and please make sure it is an mp3 only, to phil@philmaq.com.
If you want a physical address or have other questions, please e-mail me at the same address. Because selections will be considered for more than a single year, there isn’t an expiration date at the present.
If you want someone who will actually listen to your music, I am that person.
If you want some recognition for working hard and baring your soul, that might be me, too. I can’t make any promises, but I will listen to your music.
If you are reading this and are not a musician but know someone who is, please forward this to them.
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I do two radio shows every week: “Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays, 10A-12N ET, or “Prime Time Theme Attic,” heard Mondays, 8P-10P ET, which includes a weekly countdown of my favorite albums or songs on an alternating basis!
Here’s a link to listen if you want to hear what I do:
Over time, my listening habits have changed and at the moment I usually listen to albums completely through. I haven’t done that in years, but it’s actually very rewarding—particularly when the album is good. Every album that will be on this list will fit that category.
Songs from the albums on this list forms the basis of my countdown list for the “Top 9 at 9:09” segment of my “Prime Time Theme Attic Show,” (Mondays, 8P-10P ET) on alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!
They may also turn up on my “Theme Attic Show,” (Wednesdays, 10A-12N ET)
Here’s a link:
https://whfr.fm/streamer/
It’s another peak into my listening habits—which is a goal of mine. If you want to know where I’m heading or what I think about some new music, you will find it here.
I honestly don’t expect there to be much volatility on this list because these albums are what I have been basing many of the sets on my show.
Once again, there will be no boundaries. I will go wherever my musical muse takes me.
If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!
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Tosha Owens gets it “right” for a second week at #1!! QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
Top 10 Albums for the Week of November 11, 2018
1. Wrong Side of Right—Tosha Owens
2. Psychsploitation Today—The Prefab Messiahs
3. Detroit 2 Nashville—The Jesse Xavier Band
4. Heavy Duty—Katy Guillen and The Girls
5. When the Bloom Falls From the Rose—Sarah Jane Scouten
6. Circling the Moon: The Songs of Mike Stephens—Joe Peters, MJ Bishop, and Bobby Pennock
7. Nightbird—The Bankesters
8. Walk With Me—Laura Rain and The Caesars
9. Overgrowth—Strawberry Heritage
10.Buddha Pesto Manifesto—Dave Caruso QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
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This is a weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best songs that I listened to the previous week. Most songs will be current, but there are no boundaries. I’ve already stated on this web site that I am obsessed with music. I am constantly hunting it down whether it’s online, on CD, from my personal collection, from a library (Yes, I think the library is a great source of music–especially for music that you aren’t sure about.), TV, or radio. Since most of these sources mostly emphasize new music, the odds are pretty good that most of the songs on this list will be new. But in my search, I don’t use any boundaries for the other sources. I am just looking for good music that I haven’t heard, or happened to forget about. Everyone, including myself, has forgotten way more great music than they can ever remember-even if they are also music fanatics.
Also, there will be no rules concerning songs on this list. A song can show up or drop off a number of times. This will be the most volatile of my lists. It all depends on how much music I am exposed to during the week and what I find interesting. On really obscure stuff, I will try to include the source, if I know it.
Most of the songs heard on this list have been played on my radio shows, “Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays, 10A-12N ET, or “Prime Time Theme Attic,” heard Mondays, 8P-10P ET!
This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 9:09” segment of my “Prime Time Theme Attic Show” on alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Albums” lists!
If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!
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OK. I’ll just say it: Tosha Owens is #1! QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
Top Ten Songs for the Week of November 11, 2018
1. I’ll Just Say It—Tosha Owens
2. Poison Love—Alison Krauss with Jamey Johnson
3. This Little Apple—Annie and Rod Capps
4. Separation—Eric Gnezda
5. The Widow Maker—Kentucky Chrome
6. All of Us—The Rallies
7. Hope Is Hard to Kill—Don Arbor
8. Why Did You Hoodoo Me?—Savoy Brown
9. Frankenstein—Deni Bonet
10.I Don’t Like You—The Regrettes QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
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Today’s “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq, 10AM-12PM EST will be a “seat of the pants” kind of show!
I will be playing songs about this week’s subject: Greed!
But I will also have the legend himself Dick Siegel – songwriter/performing artist with me as well in the studio! He has a show this Friday at The Ark – Ann Arbor and will provide a taste of what that show might sound like! Other than that, things will be in the moment!
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Two important days happened back to back yesterday and today: the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice that brought an end to World War I, and Veteran’s Day today.
Presented with such compelling subjects, Monday night’s “Prime Time Theme Attic” with Phil Maq from 8PM-10PM EST, will take a look at some long forgotten historical songs. They’re at least a hundred years old, so sound quality may be a little rough on them, so please understand that part of it. There will also be a new “Top 9 at 9:09” of this week’s albums!
Come on along for the ride and tune in to 89.3 FM (89.3 WHFR.FM) in the Dearborn-Detroit area, stream it anywhere in the world with this special never to be forgotten link : https://whfr.fm/streamer/(Press the “Listen Live Now” button), or use TuneIn Player or RadioFM to stream it.
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Over time, my listening habits have changed and at the moment I usually listen to albums completely through. I haven’t done that in years, but it’s actually very rewarding—particularly when the album is good. Every album that will be on this list will fit that category.
Songs from the albums on this list forms the basis of my countdown list for the “Top 9 at 9:09” segment of my “Prime Time Theme Attic Show,” (Mondays, 8P-10P ET) on alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!
They may also turn up on my “Theme Attic Show,” (Wednesdays, 10A-12N ET)
Here’s a link:
https://whfr.fm/streamer/
It’s another peak into my listening habits—which is a goal of mine. If you want to know where I’m heading or what I think about some new music, you will find it here.
I honestly don’t expect there to be much volatility on this list because these albums are what I have been basing many of the sets on my show.
Once again, there will be no boundaries. I will go wherever my musical muse takes me.
If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!
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Tosha Owens is on the “right” side of #1! QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
Top 10 Albums for the Week of November 4, 2018
1. The Wrong Side of Right—Tosha Owens
2. Psychsploitation Today—The Prefab Messiahs
3. Detroit 2 Nashville—The Jesse Xavier Band
4. Champion—Nora Jane Struthers and The Party Line
5. Until the End of Days—Nick Urb
6. Buddha Pesto Manifesto—Dave Caruso
7. Heavy Duty—Katy Guillen and The Girls
8. When the Bloom Falls From the Rose—Sarah Jane Scouten
9. Circling the Moon: The Songs of Mike Stephens—Joe Peters, MJ Bishop, and Bobby Pennock
10.Are You Listening?—Billy Brandt and Sarana VerLin
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This is a weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best songs that I listened to the previous week. Most songs will be current, but there are no boundaries. I’ve already stated on this web site that I am obsessed with music. I am constantly hunting it down whether it’s online, on CD, from my personal collection, from a library (Yes, I think the library is a great source of music–especially for music that you aren’t sure about.), TV, or radio. Since most of these sources mostly emphasize new music, the odds are pretty good that most of the songs on this list will be new. But in my search, I don’t use any boundaries for the other sources. I am just looking for good music that I haven’t heard, or happened to forget about. Everyone, including myself, has forgotten way more great music than they can ever remember-even if they are also music fanatics.
Also, there will be no rules concerning songs on this list. A song can show up or drop off a number of times. This will be the most volatile of my lists. It all depends on how much music I am exposed to during the week and what I find interesting. On really obscure stuff, I will try to include the source, if I know it.
Most of the songs heard on this list have been played on my radio shows, “Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays, 10A-12N ET, or “Prime Time Theme Attic,” heard Mondays, 8P-10P ET!
This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 9:09” segment of my “Prime Time Theme Attic Show” on alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Albums” lists!
If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!
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Eric Gnezda “separates” himself from everyone else at #1!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of November 4, 2018
1. Separation—Eric Gnezda
2. I’ll Just Say It—Tosha Owens
3. Poison Love—Alison Krauss with Jamey Johnson
4. Frankenstein—Deni Bonet
5. The Widow Maker—Kentucky Chrome
6. Why Did You Hoodoo Me?—Savoy Brown
7. This Little Apple—Annie and Rod Capps
8. All of Us—The Rallies
9. Hope Is Hard to Kill—Don Arbor
10.Far From—Olivia Millerschin
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