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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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    the musical hype

    The Musical Hype (he/him) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education and music theory/composition, respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Music and writing are two of the most important parts of his life.
    Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Tracks of My Tears: Throwback Vibez No. 193 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown / UMG Recordings, Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Tracks of My Tears | Throwback Vibez

    In the 193rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “The Tracks of My Tears” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.

    By the musical hype, 13 hoursDecember 4, 2025 ago
    kwn, back of the club: Midnight Heat No. 96 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    kwn, back of the club | Midnight Heat

    In the 96th edition of Midnight Heat (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “back of the club” by kwn.

    By the musical hype, 21 hoursDecember 4, 2025 ago
    Pansy Division, He Whipped My Ass in Tennis (Then I Fucked His Ass in Bed): Beaming with Pride No. 97 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; DistroKid; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Pansy Division, He Whipped My Ass in Tennis | Beaming with Pride

    In the 97th edition of Beaming with Pride (2025), we highlight “He Whipped My Ass in Tennis (Then I Fucked His Ass in Bed)” performed by Pansy Division.

    By the musical hype, 1 dayDecember 3, 2025 ago
    Mavis Staples, Can You Get To That: Covers No. 39 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anti Inc.; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Mavis Staples, Can You Get To That | COVERS

    In the 39th edition of COVERS (2025), Mavis Staples delivers a compelling rendition of “Can You Get To That,” originally performed by Funkadelic.

    By the musical hype, 2 daysDecember 3, 2025 ago
    Yeat, FOREVER AGAIN: Wacky Wednesday No. 49 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Field Trip Recordings / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Yeat, FOREVER AGAIN | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 49th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “FOREVER AGAIN,” performed by Yeat.

    By the musical hype, 2 daysDecember 3, 2025 ago
    White is the Color of These 13 Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Katja L, Lokman Sevim, MART PRODUCTION, mohadese, Will Oliveira from Pexels; AcatXIo, hartono subagio, MissingStripy, Nicky ❤️🌿🐞🌿❤️ from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    White is the Color of These 13 Songs | Playlist 🎧

    White is the Color of These 13 Songs features songs by Chris Stapleton, Laufey, Michael Jackson, Mighty Bay, Sam Fender, Teddy Swims & Muni Long, and Toby Keith.

    By the musical hype, 2 daysDecember 3, 2025 ago
    Daniel Powter, Bad Day: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 47 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Daniel Powter, Bad Day | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 47th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Bad Day” performed by Grammy-nominated Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Powter.

    By the musical hype, 3 daysDecember 2, 2025 ago
    Funkadelic, Can You Get To That: Throwback Vibez No. 192 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Westbound; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Funkadelic, Can You Get To That | Throwback Vibez

    In the 192nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Can You Get To That” by Funkadelic.

    By the musical hype, 3 daysDecember 2, 2025 ago
    Artemas, baby give me more: Midnight Heat No. 95 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Artemas; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Artemas, baby give me more | Midnight Heat

    In the 95th edition of Midnight Heat (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “baby give me more” by Artemas featuring Mareux.

    By the musical hype, 3 daysDecember 2, 2025 ago
    blackbear, britney in 07 [📷: beartrap sound]
    Music

    blackbear, britney in 07 | Song Review

    Intriguing pop singer, songwriter, and producer blackbear drops a brutally honest, hella entertaining single with “britney in 07.”

    By the musical hype, 3 daysDecember 1, 2025 ago
    Central Cee, Booga [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Central Cee, Booga | Song Review

    English rapper Central Cee brings the heat on his short but engaging and fierce single, “Booga.”

    By the musical hype, 3 daysDecember 1, 2025 ago
    Lil Uzi Vert, Chanel Boy [📷: Cor(e) / Roc Nation Distribution]
    LGBTQ

    Lil Uzi Vert, Chanel Boy | Song Review

    Lil Uzi Vert brings a sh*t-ton of cockiness, confidence, and energy on their fierce, high-flying rap banger, “Chanel Boy.”

    By the musical hype, 4 daysDecember 1, 2025 ago

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