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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.
    Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 4 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anh Nguyen, Anna Shvets, Aykut Bingül, Ayumi Photo, César O'neill, Cody Portraits, Daniel Duarte, Dubai Drone photography, King Shooter, Leeloo The First, Mikhail Nilov, Polina Tankilevitch, Théo Cold, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Amatush Shafi Tripti, Magdalena Bednárová from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 4 | Playlist 🎧

    Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 4 features songs by Crystal Waters, Gracie Abrams, Kem, Landan Ash, and The Supremes.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 13, 2024 ago
    Rebbie Jackson, Centipede: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 45 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Rebbie Jackson, Centipede | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 45th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Centipede” performed by Rebbie Jackson.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 12, 2024 ago
    Mtume, Juicy Fruit: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 181 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Mtume, Juicy Fruit | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 181st edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Juicy Fruit” by R&B/funk collective, Mtume.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 12, 2024 ago
    Victoria Monét, DickAtNight: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 90 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA; Hasan Muneer, Natan from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Victoria Monét, DickAtNight | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 90th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “DickAtNight” by Victoria Monét.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 12, 2024 ago
    Getting to Know…Exxasens: Interview No. 435 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Exxasens]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Exxasens | Interview

    In the 435th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Barcelona-based instrumental post-rock band, Exxasens.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 11, 2024 ago
    John Conlin, On Repeat [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; John Conlin; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    John Conlin, On Repeat | Song Review 🎵

    Toronto pop singer/songwriter John Conlin drops his fourth single of 2024, “On Repeat,” a song that is incredibly easy to play on repeat.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 11, 2024 ago
    GRANT KNOCHE, “MOSQUITOES” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Grant Knoche; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    GRANT KNOCHE, MOSQUITOES | Song Review 🎵

    GRANT KNOCHE impresses once more with his short but potent, blood-sucking single, “MOSQUITOES” which criticizes Los Angeles.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 11, 2024 ago
    David Bowie, Boys Keep Swinging: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 180 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jones / Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    David Bowie, Boys Keep Swinging | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 180th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Boys Keep Swinging” by David Bowie.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 11, 2024 ago
    11 Songs Filled with Immense Gratitude & Thanks (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anna Shvets from Pexels]
    Columns

    11 Songs Filled with Immense Gratitude & Thanks | Playlist 🎧

    11 Songs Filled with Immense Gratitude & Thanks features songs by Clairo, Dmitri Vegas & Like Mike, Lisa Page Brooks, ScHoolboy Q, and William DeVaughn.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 11, 2024 ago
    Tina Campbell, Pray For Me: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 43 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gee Tree Creative / Red Alliance Media; Monstera Production, Qamar Rehman, RDNE Stock Project, Thomas Ronveaux, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors, Quốc Hùng Hầu from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Tina Campbell, Pray For Me | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 43rd edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by contemporary gospel singer Tina Campbell performing, “Pray For Me.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 10, 2024 ago
    beabadoobee, Ever Seen: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 87 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dirty Hit; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    beabadoobee, Ever Seen | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 87th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Ever Seen” performed by beabadoobee.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 10, 2024 ago
    Nine Inch Nails vs. Johnny Cash: Head 2 Head No. 44 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; American Recording Company, LLC / Island; Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Nine Inch Nails vs. Johnny Cash | Head 2 Head

    In the 44th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Nine Inch Nails and Johnny Cash contend for the best rendition of “Hurt.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 9, 2024 ago

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