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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 (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, 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. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.
    The Miracles vs. Wham!: Head 2 Head No. 16 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Innervision, Motown; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    The Miracles vs. Wham! | Head 2 Head

    In the 16th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Miracles and Wham! contend for the best rendition of “Love Machine.”

    By the musical hype, 3 hoursMay 31, 2025 ago
    Beyoncé, PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 43 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Beyoncé, PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 43rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA” performed by Beyoncé.

    By the musical hype, 4 hoursMay 31, 2025 ago
    Nemo, Unexplainable: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 44 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Universal Music GmbH; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Nemo, Unexplainable | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 44th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Unexplainable” performed by Swiss musician Nemo.

    By the musical hype, 1 dayMay 30, 2025 ago
    Getting to Know… Famous Strangers: Interview No. 464 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Famous Strangers]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Famous Strangers | Interview

    In the 464th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Edmonton, Alberta band Famous Strangers.

    By the musical hype, 1 dayMay 30, 2025 ago
    Honey Cone, Want Ads: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 86 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Demon Music Group Ltd; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Honey Cone, Want Ads | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 86th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Want Ads” by Honey Cone.

    By the musical hype, 1 dayMay 30, 2025 ago
    13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ytalo Marcos from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 5 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 5 features songs by Gracie Abrams, Juno Lev, Perfume Genius, Rema, The Beatles, and Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 2 daysMay 30, 2025 ago
    Eminem, Kim: Controversial Songs No. 17 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope; Andrea Mosti from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Eminem, Kim | Controversial Songs

    In the 17th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “Kim” by Academy and Grammy Award-winning rapper Eminem.

    By the musical hype, 2 daysMay 29, 2025 ago
    Getting To Know... The Lowcocks: Interview 463 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Lowcocks]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… The Lowcocks | Interview

    In the 463rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Detroit punk band, The Lowcocks.

    By the musical hype, 2 daysMay 29, 2025 ago
    Benson Boone, American Heart [📷: Night Street / Warner]
    Music

    Benson Boone, Momma Song | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Benson Boone turns up the sincerity on the beautiful, sentimental ballad, “Momma Song.”

    By the musical hype, 2 daysMay 29, 2025 ago
    Reneé Rapp, BITE ME [📷: Interscope]
    LGBTQ

    Reneé Rapp, Leave Me Alone | Song Review 🎵

    Pop singer/songwriter Reneé Rapp brings plenty of attitude and energy to her brief but potent single, “Leave Me Alone.”

    By the musical hype, 2 daysMay 29, 2025 ago
    The Chi-Lites, I Like Your Lovin' (Do You Like Mine?) [📷: Brunswick Record Corp.]
    Columns

    The Chi-Lites, Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So) | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 85th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So)” by The Chi-Lites.

    By the musical hype, 2 daysMay 29, 2025 ago
    Alex Isley, Hands: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 42 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Free Lunch / Warner; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Alex Isley, Hands | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 42nd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Hands” by Alex Isley.

    By the musical hype, 3 daysMay 29, 2025 ago

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