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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
        • Songs 🎵Songs (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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    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.
    Ghost, Skeletá [📷: Loma Vista Recordings]
    Music

    Ghost, Lachryma | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning Swedish band Ghost makes us shed a tear of joy listening to “Lachryma,” the banging second single from Skeleta.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 14, 2025 ago
    Lana Del Rey, Henry, come on [📷: Lana Del Rey / Universal Music Operations Limited]
    Music

    Lana Del Rey, Henry, come on | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey drops her first single of 2025, the country-infused “Henry, come on.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 14, 2025 ago
    Gladys Knight & The Pips, Friendship Train: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 59 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Gladys Knight & The Pips, Friendship Train | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 59th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Friendship Train” by Gladys Knight & The Pips.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 14, 2025 ago
    13 Wonderful, Watery, Wet Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alex simplifier, Henry de Guzman, Kenneth Surillo, Kindel Media, Nadin Sh, PEEP THIS PHOTO, Sergey Torbik, Vinícius Vieira ft from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Wonderful, Watery, Wet Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Wonderful, Watery, Wet Songs feature songs by Adam Lambert, Cardi B + Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Prince, Sexyy Red + Bruno Mars, and Sofi Tukker.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 14, 2025 ago
    Sam Cooke, Touch The Hem of His Garment: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 15 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Specialty; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Sam Cooke, Touch The Hem of His Garment | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 15th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Sam Cooke and The Soul Stirrers performing “Touch The Hem of His Garment.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 13, 2025 ago
    Sean Paul, Get Busy: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 30 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; VP; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Sean Paul, Get Busy | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 30th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Get Busy” performed by Jamaican 🇯🇲 dancehall singer and rapper Sean Paul.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 13, 2025 ago
    Whitney Houston vs. Heather Headley: Head 2 Head No. 9 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista, in:ciite; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Whitney Houston vs. Heather Headley | Head 2 Head

    In the ninth edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Whitney Houston and Heather Headley contend for the best rendition of “All The Man That I Need.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 12, 2025 ago
    Ne-Yo, Get Down Like That: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 29 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Ne-Yo, Get Down Like That | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 29th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Get Down Like That” performed by Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 12, 2025 ago
    Carl Bean, I Was Born This Way: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 30 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; BMG Rights Management (US) LLC; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    Carl Bean, I Was Born This Way | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 30th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “I Was Born This Way” performed by Carl Bean.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 11, 2025 ago
    George Clinton, Atomic Dog: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 58 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    George Clinton, Atomic Dog | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 58th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Atomic Dog” by iconic funk musician George Clinton.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 11, 2025 ago
    WHAT is up with These 15 Songs? (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ADEYEMI HARDECKX, Andrea Piacquadio, Dima Valkov, Ekaterina Belinskaya, Ila Bappa Ibrahim, Leo Chainz, Pavel Danilyuk, from Pexels; AcatXIo, Pete Linforth from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    WHAT is up with These 15 Songs? | Playlist 🎧

    WHAT is up with These 15 Songs? features songs by Billie Eilish, Cardi B, Janet Jackson, New Radicals, Nick Lachey, and Walter Hawkins.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 11, 2025 ago
    Josie Cotton, Johnny, Are You Queer?: Controversial Songs No. 12 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kitten Robot; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Josie Cotton, Johnny, Are You Queer? | Controversial Songs

    In the 12th edition of Controversial Songs (2024), we explore the controversy behind “Johnny, Are You Queer?” by Josie Cotton.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 10, 2025 ago

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