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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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
        • Songs ๐ŸŽตSongs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
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        • Mini PlaylistsPlaylists often comprised of 3-5 songs or less than 8.
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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.ย  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).ย  Even though some columns are evergreen, they donโ€™t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.ย  Columns include the โ€œless finessedโ€ blog Beyond the Hype,ย The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
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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.
    Alice Cooper, Cold Ethyl: Wacky Wednesday No. 12 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Alice Cooper, Cold Ethyl | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 12th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, โ€œCold Ethylโ€ performed by Alice Cooper.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 19, 2025 ago
    Eye ๐Ÿ‘ This List of Must-Hear โ€œIโ€ Songs, Vol. 3 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXlo, MUSTAQIM MUTALID from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Eye ๐Ÿ‘ This List of Must-Hear โ€œIโ€ Songs, Vol. 3 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    Eye ๐Ÿ‘ This List of Must-Hear โ€œIโ€ Songs, Vol. 3 features songs by Benson Boone, Chaka Khan, Jobriath, NVDES, Omar Rudberg, and The Black Eyed Peas.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 19, 2025 ago
    Sister Janet Mead, The Lordโ€™s Prayer: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 11 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Southern Cross Music Pty Limited; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

    Sister Janet Mead, The Lordโ€™s Prayer | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 11th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight โ€œThe Lordโ€™s Prayerโ€ performed by Sister Janet Mead.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 18, 2025 ago
    Curtis Mayfield, Superfly: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 44 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Curtom / Rhino Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Curtis Mayfield, Superfly | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 44th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œSuperflyโ€ by Curtis Mayfield.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 18, 2025 ago
    Lenny Williams, She Took My Drawers: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 22 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bridle Ridge; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Lenny Williams, She Took My Drawers | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 22nd edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œShe Took My Drawersโ€ by Lenny Williams.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 18, 2025 ago
    HAIM, Relationships [๐Ÿ“ท: Haim Productions Inc. / Columbia]
    Music

    HAIM, Relationships | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-nominated alternative sister trio HAIM drops an enjoyable, surefire bop with โ€œRelationships.โ€

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 17, 2025 ago
    Lizzo, Still Bad [๐Ÿ“ท: Nice Life Recording Company / Atlantic Recording Corporation]
    Music

    Lizzo, Still Bad | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-winning pop artist Lizzo keeps it โ€˜badโ€™ in the best, most ear-catching way possible on her single, โ€œStill Bad.โ€

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 17, 2025 ago
    Chappell Roan, The Giver [๐Ÿ“ท: Amusement / KRA International Inc. / Island]
    LGBTQ

    Chappell Roan, The Giver | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    โ€œThe Giverโ€ marks another entertaining, high-flying joint from Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Chappell Roan.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 17, 2025 ago
    Lil Nas X, HOTBOX [๐Ÿ“ท: Columbia]
    LGBTQ

    Lil Nas X, HOTBOX | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-winning rapper/singer Lil Nas X brings the f#ckinโ€™ heat (literally) on his fun and infectious single, โ€œHOTBOX.โ€

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 17, 2025 ago
    Babyface, Whip Appeal: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 43 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Babyface, Whip Appeal | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 43rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œWhip Appealโ€ by Grammy-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer, Babyface.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 17, 2025 ago
    13 Intriguing Because Songs (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXlo, ernestflowerss from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Intriguing Because Songs | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    13 Intriguing Because Songs features songs by Cรฉline Dion, Halle, Jerry Butler, Lauv, Lenny Williams, and the Patti Smith Group.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 17, 2025 ago
    Shirley Caesar, You Can Make It: Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹ No. 11 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Word Entertainment LLC; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Shirley Caesar, You Can Make It | Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹

    In the 11th edition of Music Lifts (2025), weโ€™re uplifted by gospel music legend Shirley Caesar performing โ€œYou Can Make It.โ€

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 16, 2025 ago

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