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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.
    Cole Redding, Shot In The Dark [📷: Cole Redding]
    LGBTQ

    Cole Redding, Shot In The Dark | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Out pop singer-songwriter Cole Redding drops a brief but striking, love-oriented single with “Shot In The Dark.”

    By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 2, 2026 ago
    Simon & Garfunkel, I Am a Rock: Throwback Vibez No. 40 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Simon & Garfunkel, I Am a Rock | Throwback Vibez

    In the 40th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “I Am a Rock” by Simon & Garfunkel.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 2, 2026 ago
    Rick Glam, VAMPIRE AFTER DARK [📷: Rick Glam]
    Columns

    Rick Glam Unveils VAMPIRE AFTER DARK

    Intriguing & talented Brazilian electronic artist, Rick Glam, unveils VAMPIRE AFTER DARK (arriving April 8), an extension & conclusion of his debut EP.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 1, 2026 ago
    Matt Rogers, Lube For The Sleigh: Beaming with Pride No. 26 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Matt Rogers, Lube For The Sleigh | Beaming with Pride

    In the 26th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Lube For The Sleigh” performed by actor, comedian, and singer Matt Rogers.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 1, 2026 ago
    Jungle, Sunshine [📷: Caiola Records / AWAL Recordings Ltd]
    Music

    Jungle, Carry On | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ British band Jungle delivers a beautiful, celestial song with “Carry On,” the promo single and sixth track from their fifth album, Sunshine.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 1, 2026 ago
    Suki Waterhouse, “Back in Love” [📷: Confidence River, Inc. / Island Records]
    Music

    Suki Waterhouse, Back in Love | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Talented English singer-songwriter Suki Waterhouse is happy again, thanks to being “Back In Love.” She eats on this fun, well-rounded single.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 1, 2026 ago
    Amy Winehouse, Valerie: Covers No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Island Records; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Amy Winehouse, Valerie | COVERS

    In the ninth edition of COVERS (2026), Amy Winehouse delivers a compelling rendition of “Valerie,” originally performed by The Zutons.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 1, 2026 ago
    Mommy Long Legs, Lube The System: Wacky Wednesday No. 13 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mommy Long Legs; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Mommy Long Legs, Lube The System | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 13th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Lube The System,” performed by Mommy Long Legs.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 1, 2026 ago
    Nut: 5 Gems No. 10 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    5 Gems

    Nut | 5 Gems

    Nut: 5 Gems No. 10 (2026) features songs by Beats By AI, Comethazine, Future, GloRilla, and Scrim.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 1, 2026 ago
    Eliad Cohen, Scruff: Spicy Tunez No. 26 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; QSQUARED; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Eliad Cohen, Scruff | Spicy Tunez

    In the 26th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Scruff” by Eliad Cohen.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthMarch 31, 2026 ago
    Paul McCartney, The Boys of Dungeon Lane [📷: MPL Communications Inc/Ltd / UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Music

    Paul McCartney, Days We Left Behind | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Paul McCartney delivers the goods, as he has throughout his legendary career, on “Days We Left Behind,” the promo single from The Boys of Dungeon Lane.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthMarch 31, 2026 ago
    John Summit, The Chainsmokers & Ilsey, ALL THE TIME [📷: Experts Only / Darkroom Records]
    Music

    John Summit & The Chainsmokers, ALL THE TIME | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ John Summit, The Chainsmokers, and Ilsey put in serious work on the electrifying, fun, and vibe-filled single, “ALL THE TIME.”

    By the musical hype, 1 monthMarch 31, 2026 ago

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