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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.
    The Boot Scootin’ Sissies, Dip, Duallys, and Dick: Spicy Tunez No. 31 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; DistroKid; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Boot Scootin’ Sissies, Dip, Duallys, and Dick | Spicy Tunez

    In the 31st edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Dip, Duallys, and Dick” by The Boot Scootin’ Sissies.

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksApril 16, 2026 ago
    Johnny “Guitar” Watson, It’s All About You: Throwback Vibez No. 46 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Craft Recordings / Concord; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Johnny “Guitar” Watson, It’s All About You | Throwback Vibez

    In the 46th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “It’s All About You” by Johnny “Guitar” Watson.

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksApril 16, 2026 ago
    Jenna Doe, U-HAUL: Beaming with Pride No. 30 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; JJC Records; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Jenna Doe, U-HAUL | Beaming with Pride

    In the 30th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “U-HAUL” performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Jenna Doe.

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksApril 15, 2026 ago
    They Might Be Giants, Istanbul (Not Constantinople): Covers No. 11 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra Entertainment; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    They Might Be Giants, Istanbul (Not Constantinople) | COVERS

    In the 11th edition of COVERS (2026), They Might Be Giants delivers a compelling rendition of “Istanbul (Not Constantinople),” originally by The Four Lads.

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksApril 15, 2026 ago
    Keli Holiday, horsepower: Wacky Wednesday No. 15 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Keli Holiday; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Keli Holiday, horsepower | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 15th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “horsepower” performed by Australian musician Keli Holiday.

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksApril 15, 2026 ago
    Watch: 5 Gems No. 11 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    5 Gems

    Watch | 5 Gems

    Watch: 5 Gems No. 11 (2026) features songs by Ella Fitzgerald, Grant Brett, Rockwell, Sam Fender, and Silentó.

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksApril 15, 2026 ago
    Kevin Flynn AKA White Wang, Penis, Penis, Penis: Spicy Tunez No. 30 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kevin Flynn AKA White Wang; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Kevin Flynn AKA White Wang, Penis, Penis, Penis | Spicy Tunez

    In the 30th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Penis, Penis, Penis” by Kevin Flynn AKA White Wang.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 14, 2026 ago
    Jordan Knight, Give It To You: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 15 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings Inc.; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Jordan Knight, Give It To You | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 15th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Give It To You” by pop singer-songwriter Jordan Knight.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 14, 2026 ago
    Valerie Simpson, Silly Wasn’t I: Throwback Vibez No. 45 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown / UMG Recordings Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Valerie Simpson, Silly Wasn’t I | Throwback Vibez

    In the 45th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Silly Wasn’t I” by Hall of Fame songwriter Valerie Simpson.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 14, 2026 ago
    KATSEYE, PINKY UP [📷: HYBE UMG LLC]
    Music

    KATSEYE, PINKY UP | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Los Angeles-based girl group KATSEYE drops another irresistible pop single with the carefree, up-tempo “PINKY UP.”

    By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 13, 2026 ago
    Kehlani, Kehlani [📷: Atlantic Records Group LLC]
    LGBTQ

    Kehlani, Back and Forth | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani collaborates with Grammy-winning hip-hop icon Missy Elliott on the intriguing single, “Back and Forth.”

    By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 13, 2026 ago
    Lady Gaga & Doechii, RUNWAY [📷: 20th Century Studios / Lil Monsters, LLC / Top Dawg Entertainment, LLC / Interscope Records]
    LGBTQ

    Lady Gaga & Doechii, RUNWAY | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy Award-winning artists Lady Gaga and Doechii ate and left no crumbs on the fierce “RUNWAY,” a single from the Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 13, 2026 ago

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