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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.
    13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXlo, Bruno, Deb Radeka, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ | Playlist 🎧

    13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ features songs by Alex Warren, Benson Boone, HNTR ALLN, Joe Simon, Taylor Swift & The Kid LAROI x Quavo.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 15, 2025 ago
    serpentwithfeet, GRIP SEQUEL [📷: Secretly Canadian]
    LGBTQ

    serpentwithfeet, WRITHING IN THE WIND | Song Review 🎵

    Although brief, serpentwithfeet delivers a surefire vibe with “WRITHING IN THE WIND,” the promo single for GRIP SEQUEL.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 14, 2025 ago
    The Lumineers, Automatic [📷: Dualtone Music Group]
    Music

    The Lumineers, Same Old Song | Song Review 🎵

    The Lumineers bring it on “Same Old Song,” the promo single from their fifth studio album, Automatic.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 14, 2025 ago
    Rod Wave, Westside Connection [📷: Alamo / Sony Music Entertainment]
    Music

    Rod Wave, Westside Connection | Song Review 🎵

    Once more, melodic rapper Rod Wave wears his heart on his sleeve in his first single of 2025, “Westside Connection.” It’s solid, not groundbreaking.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 14, 2025 ago
    The S.O.S. Band, Take Your Time (Do It Right): 1 Hit WONDERful No. 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    The S.O.S. Band, Take Your Time (Do It Right) | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the second edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Take Your Time (Do It Right)” performed by The S.O.S. Band.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 14, 2025 ago
    The Five Satins, In the Still of the Night: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 8 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ember / Universal Digital Enterprises; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Five Satins, In the Still of the Night | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the eighth edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “In the Still of the Night” by The Five Satins.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 14, 2025 ago
    Olly Alexander, When We Kiss: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 4 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Music Operations Limited; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Olly Alexander, When We Kiss | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the fourth edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “When We Kiss” by Olly Alexander.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 14, 2025 ago
    Jordan Adetunji, A Jaguar’s Dream [📷: 300 Entertainment]
    LGBTQ

    Jordan Adetunji, Too Many Women (Ft. kwn) | Song Review 🎵

    Belfast singer Jordan Adetunji, assisted by kwn, drops “Too Many Women,” a short but sweet single from his 2025 album, A Jaguar’s Dream.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 13, 2025 ago
    Japanese Breakfast, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) [📷: Dead Ocean]
    LGBTQ

    Japanese Breakfast, Orlando in Love | Song Review 🎵

    Michelle Zauner & Japanese Breakfast warm up 2025 with the classy & enigmatic “Orlando in Love,” the promo single from For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 13, 2025 ago
    Mac Miller, Balloonerism [📷: Mac Miller’s Estate / Warner]
    Music

    Mac Miller, 5 Dollar Pony Rides | Song Review 🎵

    Mac Miller sounds phenomenal on his posthumous single, “5 Dollar Pony Rides,” from his second posthumous album, Balloonerism.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 13, 2025 ago
    Teddy Swims, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2) [📷: SWIMS Int. / Warner]
    Music

    Teddy Swims, Are You Even Real (Ft. Givēon) | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated pop artist Teddy Swims taps Grammy-nominated R&B artist Givēon for the assist on the soulful duet, “Are You Even Real.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 13, 2025 ago
    Emerson, Lake & Palmer, From the Beginning: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 7 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Leadclass Limited / BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Emerson, Lake & Palmer, From the Beginning | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the seventh edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “From the Beginning” by Emerson, Lake & Palmer.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 13, 2025 ago

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