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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.
    Doechii, MPH [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Top Dawg Entertainment / Capitol; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Doechii, MPH | Song Review 🎵

    Florida rapper Doechii brings ample energy and fire in her brief, hard-flexing, quick-paced, single, “MPH.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 13, 2024 ago
    The Mamas & The Papas, California Dreamin’: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 96 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MCA; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Mamas & The Papas, California Dreamin’ | Throwback Vibez

    In the 96th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “California Dreamin’” by The Mamas & The Papas.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 13, 2024 ago
    Sevenths, Unspeakable Things: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 48 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sevenths; Projeto Ser Quem Sou from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, HANSUAN FABREGAS from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Sevenths, Unspeakable Things | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 48th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Unspeakable Things” by Sevenths.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 13, 2024 ago
    Halsey, The End [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Halsey, The End | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Halsey pours their heart and soul into “The End,” their moving, first single released via Columbia Records.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 12, 2024 ago
    Isak Danielson, Sweat: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 27 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Isak Danielson; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Isak Danielson, Sweat | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 27th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “Sweat” performed by Isak Danielson.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 12, 2024 ago
    Luke Combs, The Man He Sees in Me [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Seven Ridges / Sony Music Entertainment; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Luke Combs, The Man He Sees in Me | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated country superstar Luke Combs delivers a sincere, well-rounded fatherhood song in “The Man He Sees in Me.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 12, 2024 ago
    Cigarettes After Sex, Baby Blue Movie [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Spanish Prayers / Partisan; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Cigarettes After Sex, Baby Blue Movie | Song Review 🎵

    Greg Gonzalez and Cigarettes After Sex mesmerize once again with “Baby Blue Movie,” the unique third single from X’s.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 12, 2024 ago
    Isaac Hayes, By The Time I Get to Phoenix: Covers No. 24 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Concord Music Group, Inc.; Andrea Piacquadio, cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Matteo Milan from Pexels; MR1313, OpenClipart-Vectors, Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Isaac Hayes, By The Time I Get to Phoenix | COVERS

    In the 24th edition of COVERS (2024), Isaac Hayes delivers a compelling rendition of “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” originally performed by Johnny Rivers.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 12, 2024 ago
    13 Entertaining, Egotistical Ego Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Eduardo Ordone from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Entertaining, Egotistical Ego Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Entertaining, Egotistical Ego Songs feature music courtesy of Beyoncé, Doechii, FLETCHER, Jensen McRae, Lauren Daigle, Lucky Daye, and Saint Harison.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 12, 2024 ago
    Moses Sumney, Vintage [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; TUNTUM; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Moses Sumney, Vintage | Song Review 🎵

    Eclectic alternative/R&B singer/songwriter Moses Sumney makes a fabulous comeback with his ultra-soulful R&B single, “Vintage.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 11, 2024 ago
    Glass Animals, A Tear in Space (Airlock) Glass Animals, A Tear in Space (Airlock) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Polydor / Universal Music Operations Limited; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Glass Animals, A Tear in Space (Airlock) | Song Review 🎵

    Indie-pop collective Glass Animals delivers another bop with “A Tear in Space (Airlock),” the second single from their fourth LP, I Love You So F***ing Much.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 11, 2024 ago
    Omar Apollo, Less of You [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Omar Apollo / Warner; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Omar Apollo, Less of You | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated pop artist Omar Apollo surprises in his ‘about-face’ single, “Less of You,” dipping into synth-pop, dance-pop, and disco.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 11, 2024 ago

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