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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.
    Kem, I Can’t Stop Loving You: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 38 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Kem, I Can’t Stop Loving You | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 38th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” performed by Kem.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 17, 2024 ago
    Four Tops, Reach Out I’ll Be There: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 151 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Four Tops, Reach Out I’ll Be There | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 151st edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Reach Out I’ll Be There” by Four Tops.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 17, 2024 ago
    Man 2 Man, Male Stripper: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 75 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Recca / Paul Zone; Hasan Muneer, Natan from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Man 2 Man, Male Stripper | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 75th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Male Stripper” by Man 2 Man.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 17, 2024 ago
    Getting to Know… Talkradio: Interview No. 421 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Talkradio; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Talkradio | Interview 🎤

    In the 421st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Melbourne-based, one-man indie rock band, Talkradio.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 16, 2024 ago
    John Conlin, Kissing Other Girls [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; John Conlin; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    John Conlin, Kissing Other Girls | Song Review 🎵

    Toronto pop singer/songwriter John Conlin paints an authentic portrait of a gay relationship in “Kissing Other Girls” where both participants are on different pages.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 16, 2024 ago
    Katy Perry, I’M HIS, HE’S MINE (Ft. Doechii) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Capitol; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Katy Perry, I’M HIS, HE’S MINE | Song Review 🎵

    After stubbing her toe on the first two singles from 143, Katy Perry shows considerable improvement on “I’M HIS, HE’S MINE” featuring Doechii.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 16, 2024 ago
    The Weeknd, Dancing In The Flames [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    The Weeknd, Dancing In The Flames | Song Review 🎵

    With memorable songwriting, a well-rounded vocal, and ear-catching production, The Weeknd ‘does the damn thing’ in his single, “Dancing In The Flames.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 16, 2024 ago
    The O’Jays, I Love Music: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 150 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The O’Jays, I Love Music | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 150th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “I Love Music” by the iconic soul collective, The O’Jays.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 16, 2024 ago
    13 Fantastic GO Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Fantastic GO Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Fantastic GO Songs features songs by Andra Day, Chappell Roan, Gunna, John Summit, Jung Kook, and Rina Sawayama.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 16, 2024 ago
    Greg Long, Mercy Said No: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 37 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Myrrh / Word Entertainment; Monstera Production, Qamar Rehman, RDNE Stock Project, Thomas Ronveaux, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors, Quốc Hùng Hầu from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Greg Long, Mercy Said No | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 37th edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by Contemporary Christian musician Greg Long performing, “Mercy Said No.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 15, 2024 ago
    Rich Homie Quan, Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh): Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 74 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Think It’s A Game; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Rich Homie Quan, Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh) | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 74th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” performed by Rich Homie Quan.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 15, 2024 ago
    Z.Z. Hill vs. Candi Staton: Head 2 Head No. 37 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol, Warner; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Z.Z. Hill vs. Candi Staton | Head 2 Head

    In the 37th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Z.Z. Hill and Candi Staton contend for the best rendition of “Clean Up America.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 14, 2024 ago

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