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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.
    Slayyyter, Old Technology: Spicy Tunez No. 24 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RECORDS Label LLC / Columbia Records; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Slayyyter, Old Technology | Spicy Tunez

    In the 24th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the controversial, eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Old Technology” by Slayyyter.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 24, 2026 ago
    Daymoon
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Daymoon | Interview

    In the 509th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Portuguese trans-musical non-dance combo Daymoon.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 24, 2026 ago
    Ben Folds Five, Brick: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 12 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Ben Folds Five, Brick | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 12th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Brick” by the alternative trio, Ben Folds Five.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 24, 2026 ago
    Jimmy Cliff, You Can Get It If You Really Want: Throwback Vibez No. 36 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Island Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jimmy Cliff, You Can Get It If You Really Want | Throwback Vibez

    In the 36th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “You Can Get It If You Really Want” by Jimmy Cliff.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 24, 2026 ago
    James Houlahan
    Columns

    Getting to Know… James Houlahan | Interview

    In the 508th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Los Angeles Americana and folk singer-songwriter James Houlahan.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 23, 2026 ago
    Yeat & King Kylie, Let King Tonka Talk [📷: Lyfestyle Corporation / Field Trip Recordings / UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Music

    Yeat & King Kylie, Let King Tonka Talk | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️ Rappers Yeat and King Kylie (Kylie Jenner) miss the mark on the dumb, substance-less, oddly titled single, “Let King Tonka Talk.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 23, 2026 ago
    RAYE, THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. [📷: RAYE / Human Re Sources]
    Music

    RAYE, Click Clack Symphony. | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ British singer-songwriter RAYE collaborates with Academy Award-winning film composer Hans Zimmer on the epic, cinematic song, “Click Clack Symphony.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 23, 2026 ago
    Niall Horan, Dinner Party [📷: Neon Haze Music Ltd. / Niall Horan / UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Music

    Niall Horan, Dinner Party | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Irish pop singer-songwriter Niall Horan returns with a respectable if safe, middle-of-the-road pop single in “Dinner Party.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 23, 2026 ago
    Noah Kahan, The Great Divide [📷: Mercury Records]
    Music

    Noah Kahan, Porch Light | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Porch Light” is another triumph from Noah Kahan, thanks to a well-rounded vocal, top-notch songwriting & rhythmic, vibrant musical accompaniment.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 23, 2026 ago
    The Four Lads, Istanbul (Not Constantinople): Throwback Vibez No. 35 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Four Lads, Istanbul (Not Constantinople) | Throwback Vibez

    In the 35th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)” by The Four Lads.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 23, 2026 ago
    13 Striking Songs About Models (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Alexander Kravitskiy, Antonio Friedemann, Bruno Curly, Israelzin Oliveira, Klaus Dieter, Matilda Jacob, Victor Miyata from Pexels;  Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Striking Songs About Models | Playlist

    13 Striking Songs About Models features songs by Kyle Alessandro, J. Cole, Kraftwerk, Madonna, Måneskin, and RuPaul.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 23, 2026 ago
    Mahalia Jackson, Always Look Up: Music Lifts No. 11 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Mahalia Jackson, Always Look Up | Music Lifts

    In the 11th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by legendary gospel musician Mahalia Jackson performing “Always Look Up.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 22, 2026 ago

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