Phil’s Faves: Albums, June 11, 2023

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 2:09” segment of my “Theme Attic Show,” Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.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.

Here’s the link to the complete history of all the Fave Albums: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for brilliant musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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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Judith makes it to the top of the “Hill” with “Baby, I’m Hollywood!”
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of June 11, 2023

1. Baby, I’m Hollywood—Judith Hill [10]
2. Second Hand Mojo—Second Hand Mojo [4]
3. Ladyship Warship—Ladyship Warship [2]

4. Madison and Angelus—Bevin Luna [2]
5. Planet A’Go—Go—Xposed 4Heads [10]

6. The Legacy of Billy Bob, Sr—Barker and Broski [2]
7. Start at the End—Tamar Berk [12]
8. Foxfield St. John—The Wildwoods [NE]

9. Forgottonia—Chris Vallillo [NE]
10.Travel Light—The Steve Taylor 3 [7]
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New Key Album of the Week: Doctor Moan—Peter Case
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, June 11, 2023

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 show, Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my show on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Albums” lists!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for my weekly Faves Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”:https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here:https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for brilliant musical achievement! : https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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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Actually, the show goes on for Erin Zindle with her sixth #1 weekly Faves Song!!!!!!
She now has three solo #1s and three with The Ragbirds!!!!!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of June 11, 2023

1. The Show Is Over—Erin Zindle (Scenes From the Fragile, Agile, Avian World) [4]
2. Can’t Wait to See My Baby—Donna Herula and Tony Nardiello (Bang at the Door) [3]
3. Light Up the Sky—The Legal Matters (Chapter 3) [2]
4. Someone to Stay —The Show Ponies (How It All Goes Down) [7]
5. Desert Storm Surf —DeeCRACKS (Serious Issues) [4]
6. Whistleblower—Luti Erbeznick (Whistleblower) [5]
7. Paint a Beautiful Life Julianne Ankley (With Love From Lake Huron) [2]
8. Sunshine—Sparkle*Jets U.K. (We All Shine On: Celebrating the Music of 1970) [2]
9. River Jordan—Rochelle Clark (In Time) [6]
10.Boom Boom Boom—Michael Snyder—Barker and David Roof (Bark and Roof Tales) [NE]
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The Philby Top 20 Hot 100 Songs of 2022 on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

The Philby Top 20 Hot 100 Songs of 2022 Countdown takes place on Wednesday, with host Phil Maq from 1PM-3PM EDT!!!
For me, the Countdown of the Philby Top 20 Songs for any given year has a special energy!
The Philby Award is my digital recognition of “brilliant musical achievement!”
The whole “Theme Attic” show will be an extravaganza of great music starting with a Top 9 at 12:09, and the last 75 minutes will feature a recap of previous #1 Philby Award Song winners as well as some Father’s Day songs!
To try to minimize any Philby confusion, I will only list the winners in this post.
However, they will NOT be in order!
Other artists on the show will be posted in several “comments” posts!
Stats for todays complete show are: 4 artist debuts, 4 new releases, 20 artists with SE Michigan ties, 4 singles!
Congratulations to all!!!
So grab a tux or at least a nice polo shirt, get a friend to listen with, and come along for Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” from 12PM-4PM EDT with Phil Maq!!!
OUR NEW ANTENNA AND TRANSMITTER MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 WHFR.FM!
However, you can also stream the show from the “listen live button” on the www.WHFR.FM website, by the TuneIn App, Simple Radio App, download the 89.3 WHFR.FM android app from our website homepage, or ask Alexa to find it for you!
Here’s a special Philby2022HotTop20Songs Link to stream it :
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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Phil Maq and Columbia House on Roll and Tumble Take 2, Monday 4PM-6PM EDT!!

It finally happens today!
I will be filling in on a show that seems tailor made for me: “Roll and Tumble Take 2, Monday, with Phil Maq from 4PM-6PM EDT!!! (Savage Grace, Al Jacquez)
To honor the occasion, I decided to combine my love of Countdowns and my first batch of albums from Columbia House!
Which one will turn out to be #1?
Who knows?

(I have been known to change just such a list as I’m playing it!)
So, join Phil Maq for some time capsule fun with 2 artist debuts!!
Bring a friend to listen with, and come along for the ride on Monday from 4PM-6PM EDT!!!
OUR NEW ANTENNA AND TRANSMITTER MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 WHFR.FM!
However, you can also stream the show from the “listen live button” on the www.WHFR.FM website, by the TuneIn App, Simple Radio App, download the 89.3 WHFR.FM android app from our website homepage, or ask Alexa to find it for you!
Here’s a special rollandtumble2 Link to stream it :
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word and then follow the link to the Phil Maq page and give it a “likesy!” I would so appreciate that!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, June 4, 2023


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 2:09” segment of my “Theme Attic Show,” Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.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.

Here’s the link to the complete history of all the Fave Albums: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for brilliant musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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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Xposed 4Heads’ ultra groovy “Planet A’Go—Go” is their third #1 Faves Album!!!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of June 4, 2023

1. Planet A’Go—Go—Xposed 4Heads [9]
2. Baby, I’m Hollywood—Judith Hill [9]
3. Second Hand Mojo—Second Hand Mojo [3]

4. Start at the End—Tamar Berk [11]
5. Ladyship Warship—Ladyship Warship [NE]

6. Madison and Angelus—Bevin Luna [NE]
7. The Legacy of Billy Bob, Sr—Barker and Broski [NE]
8. Nicollette—Nicollette Sullivan [NE]

9. Oval—The ContraZoom Mixtapes [NE]
10.Travel Light—The Steve Taylor 3 [7]
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New Key Album of the Week: Deja Vudu—Steve Taylor
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, June 4, 2023


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 show, Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my show on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Albums” lists!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for my weekly Faves Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”:https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here:https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! : https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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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The Show Ponies will “stay” at #1 for at least seven days as this weeks #1 Faves Song!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of June 4, 2023

1. Someone to Stay —The Show Ponies (How It All Goes Down) [6]
2. Whistleblower—Luti Erbeznick (Whistleblower) [4]
3. The Show Is Over—Erin Zindle (Scenes From the Fragile, Agile, Avian World) [3]
4. River Jordan—Rochelle Clark (In Time) [5]

5. Desert Storm Surf —DeeCRACKS (Serious Issues) [3]
6. Can’t Wait to See My Baby—Donna Herula and Tony Nardiello (Bang at the Door) [2]
7. Light Up the Sky—The Legal Matters (Chapter 3) [NE]
8. Paint a Beautiful LifeJulianne Ankley (With Love From Lake Huron) [NE]
9. Sunshine—Sparkle*Jets U.K. (We All Shine On: Celebrating the Music of 1970) [NE]
10.This Time Has Come —Warriors, Zombies, and Other Joedai Pilgrims with Melanie Hahn—Greene (Joe Peters [Hall of Fame] and Friends (Collaboration) [8]
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The 2023 Spring New Music Showcase #3 on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

Spring is steamrollin’ towards Summer so it’s time for another Spring 2023 New Music Showcase #3 on “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq, from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

Music will run the spectrum from folk to metal with country, rock, blues, power pop, reggae, and many more styles in-between!
Of particular interest is a batch of current new singles from artists that I personally know!
Stats are impressive and pretty much as large as they can be for new releases: 28 artist debuts, 34 new releases, 1 unreleased, 1 world premiere, 9 artists with SE Michigan ties, and 12 singles!!!
My, my my!
And there will be a Top 9 at 2:09 of this week’s Fave Albums!
I will divide the tags into sections, but they will only be an estimate.
I can’t guarantee that everything will fit into those slots, but I will try very hard to stick to them!
But…they are NOT in chronological order.
Songs by artists between 12PM-209 PM EDT should include Vanessa Collier, Red Cain, Helena Deland, Jim Roberts and The Resonants – formerly JRHB (Jim Roberts and The Resonants, Jim Roberts), Sea Lemon, Jeff Jolly Band, Mark Winters Music, Damon Fowler (Damon Fowler), Bayonne, Human Drama, Amelia Presley (Her album cover for “Coyote Howl” is in the center of the banner!), Hurricane Ruth, Fritz Hutchison Music Music Music (Fritz Hutchison), It’s Karma It’s Cool (Their album cover for “Thrift Store Troubadours is in the upper right of the banner!)(Jim Styring), Daddy’s Beemer, Don Castor, David Deacon, Softlung, and more!!!
Songs by artists from 2:09PM-4PM EDT Sunny Bleau and The Moons (Their album cover for “Slow Burn” is in the lower left corner of the banner!) (Nicholas Cocco), The Silver Lines, Jc & The Disciples (JC Whitelaw), Steve Taylor (The album cover for “Deja Vudu” is in the lower right corner of the banner!), Second Hand Mojo, Tamar Berk, Barker & Broski (Michael Snyder-Barker is playing Triple Goddess Tasting Roomin Ypsilanti, Michigan this Saturday!), Xposed 4Heads, Tom Curless (Chipper Saam), Larry McCray (His album cover for “Blues Without You” is in the upper left corner of the banner!), Jillian Rae, Doyle Turner, Tony Valentino (His album cover for “Dirty Water Revisited” is second from the left in the banner!), Bevin Luna, Ladyship Warship, Burkhard Lipps-Thelen (His album cover for “Ad Lipps” is second from the right in the banner!), Marian Mastrorilli, The ContraZoom Mixtapes, and more!!!
So bring along a pen and some paper to jot down a few notes, get a friend to listen with, and come along for Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” from 12PM-4PM EDT with Phil Maq!!!
OUR NEW ANTENNA AND TRANSMITTER MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 WHFR.FM!
However, you can also stream the show from the “listen live button” on the www.WHFR.FM website, by the TuneIn App, Simple Radio App, download the 89.3 WHFR.FM android app from our website homepage, or ask Alexa to find it for you!
Here’s a special sptingnewmusicshowcasetroi Link to stream it :
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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2500!!!

I find this number to actually be quite staggering!

I mean, when I was struggling to put my first post together, I would have never thought that I would amass 2,499 more, and then go further.

It’s been a little more than two years since I hit 2000.

Right now, I really don’t want to do more than wave at the mile marker, and then move on.

I sometimes wonder whether it’s worth it.

Does it matter?

I’m not really sure, but then I stop thinking about it and start to work on the next one.

Some things I do know: They help me to organize my Philby information!

And I’ve been able to bring attention to so much wonderful music!

There’s definitely that!

So, on to the next milestone…….!

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I’m Phil Maq and I normally do a weekly College radio show, “Theme Attic” which can be heard every Wednesday from 12PM-4PM ET.

Here’s a link to stream it: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

I’m on the lookout for new music and artists!

Actually, I’m looking for any and all “good music” all of the time!

If you read this and want to send me your music, please send mp3s to phil@philmaq.com!

I have plenty of other musical areas to explore:

Here’s a link for my weekly list of Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/

Here’s a link for my weekly Fave Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”:https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!
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The Most Awesomest Song of the Day: “Strawberry Moon” by Ted Hajnasiewicz!!!

I have a feature to recognize a slice of good music: The Most Awesomest Song of the Day! 

Here’s a link to the complete list: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/

I want to emphasize mostly, relatively newer music, just like on my weekly “Theme Attic” show, Wednesdays, from 12PM-4PM ET!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

But I can promise this: I will not force my selections. If something doesn’t hit me, I won’t post one.

Everything I do has always been about shining a spotlight on the artist and their music.

Now I will have the potential to shine 365 more spotlights if I want to!

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Sometimes a song just falls into your lap about a subject.

That’s what happened when I ran across Ted Hajnasiewicz‘s “Strawberry Moon from his “Always Wanting More album!”

It’s a laidback, upbeat song about a Strawberry Full Moon that means a lot if you’re from upper Minnesota: It means Winter is officially over and the wondrous Spring and Summer days have arrived to be enjoyed!

No backsies for Mother Nature!

I don’t really need to say anything more except that The Most Awesomest Song of the Day is “Strawberry Moon” by Ted Hajnasiewicz!!!

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I have plenty of other musical areas to explore:

Here’s a link for my weekly list of Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/

Here’s a link for my weekly Fave Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

#StrawberryMoon #TedHajnnasiewicz #AlwaysWantingMore #FullMoon #FullMoonTunes

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, May 28, 2023

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 2:09” segment of my “Theme Attic Show,” Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.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.

Here’s the link to the complete history of all the Fave Albums: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for brilliant musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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Tamar Berk’s “Start at the End” finally ends up at #1 as this week’s Fave Album!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of May 28, 2023

1. Start at the End—Tamar Berk [10]
2. Planet A’Go—Go—Xposed 4Heads [8]
3. Baby, I’m Hollywood—Judith Hill [8]

4. The Absolute Error—Mercury Ulia [3]
5. One Year in the Lesser Middle—Tom Alter [7]

6. Travel Light—The Steve Taylor 3 [6]
7. Second Hand Mojo—Second Hand Mojo [2]
8. Person of Interest—Tom Curless [2]

9. Live at the Logan Street Sanctuary—Thunderwude [2]
10.Heart Inside Your Head—Nick Piunti and The Complicated Men [2]
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New Key Album of the Week: Country Goes Reggae—Various Artists
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