The Most Awesomest Song of the Day: “Mr. Halloween” by The Brickbats!!!

Posted on October 26, 2021 by PhilMaq

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 1PM-4PM ET!

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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One of the first group of songs that I wrote about in my blog was my favorite 13 Halloween Hauntings!

The posts are long in need of an upgrade.

They also deserve more attention!

Here’s my attempt to do both!

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Today’s choice is a frenetically rockin’ indie song bordering on punk or metal!

I don’t know anything about The Brickbats, but I can tell you that the song is from their“Monster Party” CD. It starts out with a nice tom-tom beat/shuffle intro and then kicks in to the verses. It has a lot of breaks and should be played LOUD!!!

I kind of like the thought about a character known as Mr. Halloween who goes around“dancing on unmarked graves.”

As I said before: PLAY IT LOUD!!!!!!!!!!

The Most Awesomest Song of the Day is “Mr. Halloween” by The Brickbats!!!

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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!

#MrHalloween #TheBrickbats #MonsterParty #13HalloweenHauntings #PhilMaq #TheMostAwesomestSongoftheDay

 

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One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded: “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” by Blue Oyster Cult!!! Plus “More Cowbell”!!!

Posted on October 26, 2021 by PhilMaq

For as long as I’ve been on the radio, and definitely for as long as I’ve been writing a blog, I will occasionally make a reference to a song being “One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded!” (GSER)

I would usually follow that by saying that I would eventually start a category for it, but then never get around to it.

Well, now I’m getting around to it!

My radio show, “Theme Attic,”  is on Wednesdays 1PM-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/!

The Greatest Songs will pretty much follow the pattern of The Most Awesomest Song of the Day.

I’ll select a song to celebrate and then give my thoughts about it. Nothing really brand new here that hasn’t been done before. But since I have a website, I can collect them and lay out what my own greatest songs are.

Here’s a link to 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!”

Even though I always emphasize new music and artists, it’s always fun to take a short drive through the legendary artists, since they influenced those other artists!

But a song doesn’t have to be old or done by a legendary Theme Attic Hall of Fame member to be thus honored.

I can think of several songs that are only a few years old or less that I could identify as One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded.

This will be fun, and hopefully you will join me on my journey!

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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To start off my “Halloween Hauntings,” I have picked a classic rock selection from the 70’s, “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” by Blue Oyster Cult.

The song is very atmospheric, and uses dynamics to great effect.

Almost acting like a chorus, the hypnotic guitar riff finally gets the opportunity to explode for an extended solo in the middle instrumental section.

The words are very descriptive and visual as the reaper tries to seduce the maiden to go with him.

What better way to start the holiday list than with this gem!

One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded is “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” by Blue Oyster Cult!!!

Oh, and before I go, I almost forgot to tell you, “I have a fever, baby. And the only  prescription is more cowbell!”

The song, of course, was immortalized with hilarious performances by Will Ferrell and Christopher Walken on a Saturday Night Live satire of VH1 Behind the Scenes!

And you know, you can never, ever, have enough cowbell!

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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!

#DontFeartheReaper #BlueOysterCult #AgentsofFortune #WillFerrell #ChristophrWalken #MoreCowbell #HalloweenHauntings #PhilMaq #OneoftheGreatestSongsEverRecorded #GSER

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, October 17, 2021

Posted on October 22, 2021 by PhilMaq

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 1PM-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 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 Regulators’ “One of These Days” start some #1 Fave days!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of October 17, 2021

1. One of These Days—The Regulators
2. Wow and Flutter—Amilia K. Spicer
3. Serious Issues—DeeCRACKS
4. All the Ladies—Joanie Leeds
5. Spirit of 74—Spirit of 74
6. Love’s Middle Name—Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles
7. Collaboration—Warriors, Zombies and Other Joedai Pilgrims
8. Secondus—Travis Bowlin
9. After You—Cold Tone Harvest
10.With Love From Lake Huron—Julianne Ankley
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, October 17, 2021

Posted on October 22, 2021 by PhilMaq

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 1PM-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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Sarah Borges takes some “Lucky Rocks” to the top for her fourth #1 Faves song!!!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of October 17, 2021

1. Lucky Rocks—Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles (Love’s Middle Name)
2. It’s Happening Here—J.C. And The Disciples (Single)
3. The Power of Love—Lucrecia Lopez Sanz (Single)
4. Open My Eyes—Becki Digregorio (Seven Worthies…of the Bamboo Grove)
5. Always in Between—Tom Curless and The 46% (Almost Ready for the Future)
6. One Month in the Hole—Bobby Pennock (Single)
7. Boss Hog—ShwizZ (ShwizZ II)
8. The Warning—Robin Tucker (The Way Out)
9. Pirates—Joanna and The Jaywalkers (The Open Sea Before Me)
10.Learn—Nina and The Buffalo Riders (For the Dirt)
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The Most Awesomest Song of the Day: “Moonlight” by Said the Whale!!!

Posted on October 21, 2021 by PhilMaq

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 1PM-4PM!

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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It’s time for another salute to my favorite nighttime celestial orb!

“Moonlight” by Said the Whale from their “Cascadia” album, made a powserful impression on me the first time I heard it!

I was moonstruck! (Hee-hee!)

Weaving an hypnotic keyboard phrase along with multi layered harmonies over a dreamlike background throughout the chorus, I instantly bonded with a beautiful melodic tune!

In particular, the phrase reminds me of a similar one from the dungeon area soundtrack of the first Zelda adventure by Nintendo. It brought back memories of my young son calling it the ooh-de-larry song.

I could listen to “Moonlight” all night long and not lose interest in it!

The Most Awesomest Song of the Day is “Moonlight” by Said the Whale!!!

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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!

#Moonlight #Cascadia #SaidtheWhale #FullMoonTunes #MoonTunes #PhilMaq #TheMostAwesomestSongoftheDay

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2021 Fall New Music Showcase #1, Wednesday on “Theme Attic,” 1PM-4PM EDT!!!

Posted on October 20, 2021 by PhilMaq

This week’s “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq on Wednesday from 1PM-4PM EDT will be the first 2021 Fall New Music Showcase!!!
However, this showcase will feature a majority of songs featuring the moon, since Wednesday is also a Full Moon!
In addition, there will be a Phil’s Faves Album Countdown 9 at 2:09!
An unbelievable 21 (21!!!???) artists will be featured for the first time as I debut one selection from each one!!!
Songs by artists will include Said The Whale, Ray Cashman, Sarah Borges, Xposed 4Heads (The album cover for their brand new album, “Planet A’ Go-Go” is in the banner on the left!), brand new Sarah McQuaid, Noctorum, a World Premiere by Flora ElmColone (Her brand new album cover, “The Idealist” is second from the left in the banner!), a new single by Shawn Adam Williams, Bob Leslie, Kate Hinote Trio (Their album cover for “Near” is second from the right in the banner!), Amilia K Spicer Music, The Magpie Salute, Marty Kohn and Laura Kohn (Their self titled album cover is in the banner on the right!), The Haden Triplets, Cary Morin, Jeff Slate (The album cover for his “Lockdown Live” is in the banner in the middle!), Joe Peters & Friends, Cold Tone Harvest, Joanie Leeds, Willie May, The Regulators, DeeCRACKS, Frank Migliorelli & The Dirt Nappers, Spirit of 74, Travis Bowlin, Steep Ravine, Crooked Eye Tommy, Al Corte Music, Nick Moss Band, Jon Strahl Band, Down Dirty Shake, Tons and Tons, Adam Nordell (Adam Nordell Sings Songs) and Johanna Davis, Thee Oh Sees, and more!!!
Bring a set of fresh ears, a fresh mind, a couple of friends to listen with, and come along for the ride Wednesday from 1PM-4PM EDT with Phil Maq!
Tune in to 89.3 WHFR.FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area, ask Alexa or Siri to find the station for you, download the WHFR app, or use this special showcase link : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/ to stream it!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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Phil’s Faves: Albums, October 10, 2021

Posted on October 14, 2021 by PhilMaq

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 1PM-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 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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Spirit of 74 have a #1 spirit this week!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of October 10, 2021

1. Spirit of 74—Spirit of 74
2. Wow and Flutter—Amilia K. Spicer
3. One of These Days—The Regulators
4. Serious Issues—DeeCRACKS
5. Love’s Middle Name—Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles
6. All the Ladies—Joanie Leeds
7. Collaboration—Warriors, Zombies and Other Joedai Pilgrims
8. With Love From Lake Huron—Julianne Ankley
9. Secondus—Travis Bowlin
10.Lullabies in an Ancient Tongue—Gerard Smith
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, October 10, 2021

Posted on October 14, 2021 by PhilMaq

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 1PM-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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It’s actually happening at the top this week as J.C. and The Disciples have their third #1 Faves song!!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of October 10, 2021

1. It’s Happening Here—J.C. And The Disciples (Single)
2. Lucky Rocks—Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles (Love’s Middle Name)
3. Learn—Nina and The Buffalo Riders (For the Dirt)
4. Open My Eyes—Becki Digregorio (Seven Worthies…of the Bamboo Grove)
5. The Power of Love—Lucrecia Lopez Sanz (Single)
6. One Month in the Hole—Bobby Pennock (Single)
7. Boss Hog—ShwizZ (ShwizZ II)
8. Always in Between—Tom Curless and The 46% (Almost Ready for the Future)
9. No Way to Live—Mike Ward (The Darkness and the Light)
10.Dangerous Love—Angela Perley (4:30)
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“Suitest Day” Returns to Theme Attic, Wednesday, 1PM-4PM EDT!!!

Posted on October 13, 2021 by PhilMaq

So what is “Suitest Day?”
Well, tune in to “Theme Attic” this Wednesday with Phil Maq, from 1PM-4PM EDT to find out!!!
For the uninformed, “Suitest Day” is my take on “Sweetest Day.”
Rather than have another Valentine’s Day type show, I decided to swap out some letters and devote a show to pay tribute to longer pieces, 5 minutes or more, including some that fit the definition of the musical “suite.” And, as a nod to the weekend holiday, there will also be some “sweet” songs.
Well, at least “sweet” will be featured in the songs.
Don’t worry if you are scared off by the idea of long, boring pieces. Or ones with audience participation that waste time.
I don’t like those either.
Actually, not that many selections will be really long. And don’t forget that a suite can be made up of several interconnected, and sometimes, short sections!
I think it’s a nice mixture of tunes!
And there’s also a Top 9 at 2:09 that will be an exception to all of those parameters!
Songs by artists on the show, (six are from Southeast Michigan!), will include Julianne Ankley, Julianne Ankley & The Rogues, The Regulators, Wild Ponies, Alphanaut (Their album cover for “On Some Planets, This is Pop” is on the left in the banner!), Spirit of 74, Mollywop, Rod Johnson with Lily Roof, Michael J. Miles with Bela Fleck (His album cover for “New Century Suite” is second from the right in the banner!), Your Gracious Host, Joanie Leeds, DeeCRACKS, Joe Peters & Friends with Kitty Campbell, as well as a song from his “Given Birth album! (The album cover is in the banner on the right!), The Bennett Brothers, Vandenberg’s  MoonKings, Sarah Borges, Gerard Smith with Maggie Mccabe, Amilia K Spicer Music, Phil Lee – The Mighty King Of Love, Jessica Tate Harpist (Her album cover for “In the Rain” is in the banner, second from the left!), Travis Bowlin, Terri Binion, TChant TerritorialChant, Imaginary Sons, Nora Jane Struthers, Will Bauermeister Music, and more!!!
Bring some snacks, a positive attitude, a couple of friends to listen with, and come along for the ride Wednesday from 1PM-4PM EDT with Phil Maq!
Tune in to 89.3 WHFR.FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area, ask Alexa or Siri to find the station for you, download the WHFR app, or use this special suitestday link : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/ to stream it!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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Phil’s Faves: Albums, October 3, 2021

Posted on October 9, 2021 by PhilMaq

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 1PM-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 outstanding musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles keep a #1 secret with “Love’s Middle Name”—their second #1 Faves Album!!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of October 3, 2021

1. Love’s Middle Name—Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles
2. Wow and Flutter—Amilia K. Spicer
3. Spirit of 74—Spirit of 74
4. With Love From Lake Huron—Julianne Ankley
5. Serious Issues—DeeCRACKS
6. One of These Days—The Regulators
7. Collaboration—Warriors, Zombies and Other Joedai Pilgrims
8. In the Corner—Linda Hicks
9. All the Ladies—Joanie Leeds
10.Time Has Changed Us—Inland Isle
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