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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.
    ZAYN, Alienated [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Drop Zed Music, LLC / Mercury / Republic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    ZAYN, Alienated | Song Review 🎵

    After a promising start with his ‘about-face,’ ZAYN fails to achieve the same glory with “Alienated,” the second single from ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 18, 2024 ago
    John Summit, EAT THE BASS [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Experts Only; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    John Summit, EAT THE BASS | Song Review 🎵

    Electronic music producer and DJ John Summit lights the dancefloor on fire with his infectious dance single, “EAT THE BASS.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 18, 2024 ago
    XG & VALORANT, UNDEFEATED [📷: XGALX]
    Music

    XG & VALORANT, UNDEFEATED | Song Review 🎵

    Japanese girl group XG and VALORANT bring ample confidence, the heart of a champion, and epic energy on their single, “UNDEFEATED.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 18, 2024 ago
    Elton John, Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 64 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Elton John, Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 64th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” by Elton John.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 18, 2024 ago
    Ciara, Like A Surgeon: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 32 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA / JIVE Label Group; András Matesz via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Stock Snap, Werbefuzzy68 via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ciara, Like A Surgeon | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 32nd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Like a Surgeon” by Grammy-winning R&B artist, Ciara.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 18, 2024 ago
    Zach Palmer, Ethan: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 16 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Zach Palmer; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Zach Palmer, Ethan | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 16th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “Ethan” performed by Zach Palmer.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 17, 2024 ago
    Chlöe, Boy Bye [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Chlöe, Boy Bye | Song Review 🎵

    Chlöe brings the attitude to her engaging, pop-leaning R&B single, “Boy Bye” where she kicks her lame, no-good boy to the curb.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 17, 2024 ago
    Fred again.., BERWYN & Gesaffelstein, BerwynGesaffNeighbours [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Atlantic UK; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Fred again.., BerwynGesaffNeighbours | Song Review 🎵

    Fred again.., BERWYN, and Gesaffelstein collaborate on the brief but thrilling “BerwynGesaffNeighbours,” the second track from Fred’s USB album.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 17, 2024 ago
    Suki Waterhouse, My Fun [📷: Sub Pop]
    Music

    Suki Waterhouse, My Fun | Song Review 🎵

    English actress and singer/songwriter Suki Waterhouse adds plenty of fun to the listening rotation with her infectious single, “My Fun.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 17, 2024 ago
    Jxckson, #1 Crush: Covers No. 16 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Jxckson Music; Andrea Piacquadio, cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Matteo Milan from Pexels; MR1313, OpenClipart-Vectors, Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jxckson, #1 Crush | COVERS

    In the 16th edition of COVERS (2024), Jxckson delivers a compelling rendition of “#1 Crush,” originally performed by Garbage.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 17, 2024 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 4 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Antoni Shkraba, cottonbro studio, Kool Shooters from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 4 | Playlist 🎧

    Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 4 features music courtesy of Al Green, Barbara Streisand, Eric Carmen, Jean Knight, Jimmy Buffett, and Talking Heads.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 17, 2024 ago
    Tinashe, Nasty [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Tinashe Music Inc. / Nice Life Recording Company; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Tinashe, Nasty | Song Review 🎵

    Contemporary R&B singer Tinashe delivers the ultimate vibe on her entertaining, naughty, and titillating single, “Nasty.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 16, 2024 ago

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