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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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.ย  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).ย  Even though some columns are evergreen, they donโ€™t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.ย  Columns include the โ€œless finessedโ€ blog Beyond the Hype,ย 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.
    The Lumineers, Automatic [๐Ÿ“ท: Dualtone Music Group]
    Music

    The Lumineers, Same Old Song | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    The Lumineers bring it on โ€œSame Old Song,โ€ the promo single from their fifth studio album, Automatic.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 14, 2025 ago
    Rod Wave, Westside Connection [๐Ÿ“ท: Alamo / Sony Music Entertainment]
    Music

    Rod Wave, Westside Connection | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    Once more, melodic rapper Rod Wave wears his heart on his sleeve in his first single of 2025, โ€œWestside Connection.โ€ Itโ€™s solid, not groundbreaking.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 14, 2025 ago
    The S.O.S. Band, Take Your Time (Do It Right): 1 Hit WONDERful No. 2 (2024) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

    The S.O.S. Band, Take Your Time (Do It Right) | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the second edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight โ€œTake Your Time (Do It Right)โ€ performed by The S.O.S. Band.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 14, 2025 ago
    The Five Satins, In the Still of the Night: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 8 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ember / Universal Digital Enterprises; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Five Satins, In the Still of the Night | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the eighth edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œIn the Still of the Nightโ€ by The Five Satins.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 14, 2025 ago
    Olly Alexander, When We Kiss: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 4 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Music Operations Limited; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Olly Alexander, When We Kiss | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the fourth edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œWhen We Kissโ€ by Olly Alexander.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 14, 2025 ago
    Jordan Adetunji, A Jaguarโ€™s Dream [๐Ÿ“ท: 300 Entertainment]
    LGBTQ

    Jordan Adetunji, Too Many Women (Ft. kwn) | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    Belfast singer Jordan Adetunji, assisted by kwn, drops โ€œToo Many Women,โ€ a short but sweet single from his 2025 album, A Jaguarโ€™s Dream.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 13, 2025 ago
    Japanese Breakfast, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) [๐Ÿ“ท: Dead Ocean]
    LGBTQ

    Japanese Breakfast, Orlando in Love | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    Michelle Zauner & Japanese Breakfast warm up 2025 with the classy & enigmatic โ€œOrlando in Love,โ€ the promo single from For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 13, 2025 ago
    Mac Miller, Balloonerism [๐Ÿ“ท: Mac Millerโ€™s Estate / Warner]
    Music

    Mac Miller, 5 Dollar Pony Rides | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    Mac Miller sounds phenomenal on his posthumous single, โ€œ5 Dollar Pony Rides,โ€ from his second posthumous album, Balloonerism.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 13, 2025 ago
    Teddy Swims, Iโ€™ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2) [๐Ÿ“ท: SWIMS Int. / Warner]
    Music

    Teddy Swims, Are You Even Real (Ft. Givฤ“on) | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-nominated pop artist Teddy Swims taps Grammy-nominated R&B artist Givฤ“on for the assist on the soulful duet, โ€œAre You Even Real.โ€

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 13, 2025 ago
    Emerson, Lake & Palmer, From the Beginning: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 7 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Leadclass Limited / BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Emerson, Lake & Palmer, From the Beginning | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the seventh edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œFrom the Beginningโ€ by Emerson, Lake & Palmer.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 13, 2025 ago
    13 More Songs Driven by the Power of BE (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Juan Pablo Serrano from Pexels; start2finish, Werner Moser from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Songs Driven by the Power of BE | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    13 More Songs Driven by the Power of BE features songs by Gunna, Jerry Butler & Betty Everett, Jordan Suaste, The Spinners, War, and Yeat.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 13, 2025 ago
    Jelly Roll, Need A Favor: Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹ No. 2 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bailee & Buddy Management, Inc. / This Is Hit, Inc. d/b/a Stoney Creek; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jelly Roll, Need A Favor | Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹

    In the second edition of Music Lifts (2025), weโ€™re uplifted by rapper turned country singer Jelly Roll performing โ€œNeed A Favor.โ€

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 12, 2025 ago

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