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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.
    The Friends of Distinction, Grazing In The Grass: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 145 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Friends of Distinction, Grazing In The Grass | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 145th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Grazing In The Grass” by The Friends of Distinction.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 6, 2024 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 4 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; InspiredImages, Vika_Glitter from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 4 | Playlist 🎧

    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 4 features music courtesy of Arthur Conley, Donovan, Patti LaBelle, Sly & The Family Stone, The Supremes, and The Zombies.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 6, 2024 ago
    Jadakiss, Why: Controversial Songs No. 3 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ruff Ryders; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Jadakiss, Why | Controversial Songs

    In the 3rd edition of Controversial Songs (2024), we explore the controversy behind the “Why” by rapper Jadakiss featuring Anthony Hamilton.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 5, 2024 ago
    Kool & The Gang, Celebration: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 144 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Kool & The Gang, Celebration | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 144th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Celebration” by Kool & The Gang.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 5, 2024 ago
    Baby Tate, Slut Him Out Again: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 72 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sekoya Spectrum / Warner; Hasan Muneer, Natan from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Baby Tate, Slut Him Out Again | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 72nd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Slut Him Out Again” by Baby Tate featuring Kaliii.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 5, 2024 ago
    Todrick Hall, I’M GAY: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 55 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Todrick Hall; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, David, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Todrick Hall, I’M GAY | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 55th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “I’M GAY” performed by Todrick Hall.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 4, 2024 ago
    Getting to Know…Bad Valentines: Interview No. 420 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bad Valentines, Musakonttori; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Bad Valentines | Interview 🎤

    In the 420th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Helsinki-based rock band, Bad Valentines.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 4, 2024 ago
    Mike Taveira, Linger: Covers No. 36 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; ; Alan Cordero, Ba Tik, Kampus Production, Matteo Milan, SHVETS production from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors, StockSnap, Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Mike Taveira, Linger | COVERS

    In the 36th edition of COVERS (2024), Mike Taveira delivers a compelling rendition of “Linger” originally performed by The Cranberries.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 4, 2024 ago
    13 Compelling Holy Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Compelling Holy Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Compelling Holy Songs features songs by CeCe Winans, Future, Justin Bieber, Rina Sawayama, Sam Smith x Kim Petras, and SXMPRA.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 4, 2024 ago
    Getting to Know… Road Syndicate: Interview No. 419 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Road Syndicate; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Road Syndicate | Interview 🎤

    In the 419th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Italian hard rock band, Road Syndicate.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 3, 2024 ago
    Doris Troy, Just One Look: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 36 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Doris Troy, Just One Look | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 36th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Just One Look” performed by the late soul musician, Doris Troy.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 3, 2024 ago
    The Staple Singers, Let’s Do It Again: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 143 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Spy; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McBroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Staple Singers, Let’s Do It Again | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 143rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Let’s Do It Again” by The Staple Singers.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 3, 2024 ago

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