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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.
    ADONXS, Wasted: Beaming with Pride No. 91 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Warner Music Czech Republic s.r.o.; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    ADONXS, Wasted | Beaming with Pride

    In the 91st edition of Beaming with Pride (2025), we highlight “Wasted” performed by Slovak singer ADONXS.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 12, 2025 ago
    Mark Wills, Almost Doesn’t Count: Covers No. 36 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Mark Wills, Almost Doesn’t Count | COVERS

    In the 36th edition of COVERS (2025), Mark Wills delivers a compelling rendition of “Almost Doesn’t Count,” originally performed by Brandy.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 12, 2025 ago
    Baths, Homosexuals: Wacky Wednesday No. 46 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Basement’s Basement; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Baths, Homosexuals | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 46th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Homosexuals,” performed by Baths.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 12, 2025 ago
    15 Intriguing Songs Where The Keyword is SONG (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jamal Umar, Larry Jenkins from Pexels;  AcatXIo, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Intriguing Songs Where The Keyword is SONG | Playlist 🎧

    15 Intriguing Songs Where The Keyword is SONG features songs by beabadoobee, Benson Boone, Brenton Wood, Conan Gray, ericdoa, and Shaboozey.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 12, 2025 ago
    Romy, Love Who You Love [📷: Young]
    LGBTQ

    Romy, Love Who You Love | Song Review

    English singer-songwriter Romy sings about the power of love on her moving electronic pop/ dance single, “Love Who You Love.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 11, 2025 ago
    Joji, Piss In The Wind [📷: Palace Creek / Virgin Music]
    Music

    Joji, If It Only Gets Better | Song Review

    Although brief, “If It Only Gets Better” marks another consistent, well-rounded, and highly enjoyable single from Joji.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 11, 2025 ago
    Kelsea Ballerini, Mount Pleasant [📷: Black River Entertainment]
    Music

    Kelsea Ballerini, I Sit In Parks | Song Review

    Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini shines on her short but sweet, and reflective single, “I Sit In Parks.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 11, 2025 ago
    GAYLE, abcdefu: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 44 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    GAYLE, abcdefu | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 44th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight the Grammy-nominated song, “abcdefu,” performed by GAYLE.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 11, 2025 ago
    Lyn Collins, Think (About It): Throwback Vibez No. 180 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Lyn Collins, Think (About It) | Throwback Vibez

    In the 180th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Think (About It)” by Lyn Collins.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 11, 2025 ago
    Aisho Nakajima & Yohji Igarashi, Gangbang: Midnight Heat No. 89 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aisho Nakajima; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Aisho Nakajima & Yohji Igarashi, Gangbang | Midnight Heat

    In the 89th edition of Midnight Heat (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Gangbang” by Aisho Nakajima & Yohji Igarashi.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 11, 2025 ago
    Kehlani, Out The Window [📷: Atlantic Records Group LLC]
    LGBTQ

    Kehlani, Out The Window | Song Review

    Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani continues her upward trajectory on her expressive, repentant ballad, “Out The Window.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 10, 2025 ago
    Katy Perry, bandaids [📷: Capitol]
    Music

    Katy Perry, bandaids | Song Review

    After the substantial ‘L’ that was 143 (as well as the all-female rocket launch), things are looking up for Katy Perry on her respectable single, “bandaids.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 10, 2025 ago

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