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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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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
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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.
    A Spectacular Compendium of S Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dave Naranjo, Nathan J. Hilton from Pexels; AcatXIo, David Dillon, Kate, OpenClipart-Vectors, Samuel Jiménez, Soufiane Design from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    A Spectacular Compendium of S Songs | Playlist

    A Spectacular Compendium of S Songs features songs by Chappell Roan, Chief Keef & Mustard, Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey, Noah Kahan, and Tate McRae.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsDecember 31, 2025 ago
    Duffy, Mercy: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 51 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aimee Duffy; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Duffy, Mercy | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 51st edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Mercy” performed by Welsh singer and actress, Duffy.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsDecember 30, 2025 ago
    Otis Redding, (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay: Throwback Vibez No. 208 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Otis Redding, (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay | Throwback Vibez

    In the 208th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsDecember 30, 2025 ago
    D’Angelo, Lady: Throwback Vibez No. 207 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Virgin Records America Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    D’Angelo, Lady | Throwback Vibez

    In the 207th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Lady” by the Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter D’Angelo.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsDecember 29, 2025 ago
    15 Absolutely Amazing AGAIN Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Connor McManus from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Absolutely Amazing AGAIN Songs | Playlist

    15 Absolutely Amazing AGAIN Songs features songs by Aaliyah, Baby Tate, Dua Lipa, LISA, The Three Degrees, and Yeat.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsDecember 29, 2025 ago
    Justin Bieber, DAISIES: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 104 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ILH Production Co. LLC / Def Jam Recordings / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Justin Bieber, DAISIES | Bangerz N Bopz

    In the 104th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2025), we highlight “DAISIES” performed by Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Justin Bieber.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsDecember 28, 2025 ago
    Durand Bernarr, Here We Are: Bangerz N Bopz No. 103 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Durand Bernarr/DSING RECORDS/Create Music Group, Inc.; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Durand Bernarr, Here We Are | Bangerz N Bopz

    In the 103rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2025), we highlight “Here We Are” performed by Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsDecember 27, 2025 ago
    Omar Rudberg, Malandro: Beaming with Pride No. 103 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Omar Rudberg, Malandro | Beaming with Pride

    In the 103rd edition of Beaming with Pride (2025), we highlight “Malandro” by Venezuelan Swedish pop singer, songwriter, and actor Omar Rudberg.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsDecember 26, 2025 ago
    Gracie Abrams & Taylor Swift, us.: Dazzling Duets No. 30 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gracie Abrams / Interscope; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Gracie Abrams & Taylor Swift, us. | Dazzling Duets

    In the 30th edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Gracie Abrams and Taylor Swift collaborate on “us.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsDecember 26, 2025 ago
    Erykah Badu, Tyrone: Throwback Vibez No. 206 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Records / UMG Recordings, Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Erykah Badu, Tyrone | Throwback Vibez

    In the 206th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Tyrone” by Grammy-winning Erykah Badu.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsDecember 26, 2025 ago
    13 More Electrifying Animal Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 45th & 3rd Music LLC, Amherst, Columbia, DistroKid, Lana Del Rey, Parkwood Entertainment LLC, Smart Study Co., Ltd., Thrivin Here Records LLC, Todisco Music, Universal Music Operations Limited, Urheim, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Music Finland, Warner Music Nashville, Warner Music Norway AS Capitol; AcatXIo, Alain Audet, Andrea Bohl, Gundula Vogel, Joshua Choate, Lucas, Michael Siebert, Ralph, ViolkaArt from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Electrifying Animal Songs | Playlist

    13 More Electrifying Animal Songs features songs by Baha Men, Beyoncé, Chris Todisco, Gavin Adcock, The B-52’s, and Ylvis.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsDecember 26, 2025 ago
    Stevie Wonder, Silver Bells: Throwback Vibez No. 205 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown / UMG Recordings, Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Stevie Wonder, Silver Bells | Throwback Vibez

    In the 205th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Silver Bells” by Stevie Wonder.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsDecember 25, 2025 ago

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