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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
        • Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, 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.
    Herbie Hancock, Chameleon: Throwback Vibez No. 178 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Herbie Hancock, Chameleon | Throwback Vibez

    In the 178th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Chameleon” by Herbie Hancock.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 7, 2025 ago
    Give Me 15 Striking L, G, B, T, Q, I, A, 2S Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kampus Production, Pavel Danilyuk, Polina Tankilevitch, RDNE Stock project, SHVETS production from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay; Alexander Grey, Jas Rolyn on Unsplash, Lynette Nantongo on Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Give Me 15 Striking L, G, B, T, Q, I, A, 2S Songs | Playlist

    Give Me 15 Striking L, G, B, T, Q, I, A, 2S Songs features songs by Cole Redding, Domo Wilson, Gia Woods, Ryan Cassata, RYANN, and The Irrepressibles.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 7, 2025 ago
    d4vd, Romantic Homicide: Controversial Songs No. 27 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Darkroom / Interscope; Andrea Mosti from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    d4vd, Romantic Homicide | Controversial Songs

    In the 27th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “Romantic Homicide” by d4vd.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 6, 2025 ago
    D’Angelo, Brown Sugar: Throwback Vibez No. 177 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Virgin Records America Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay
    Columns

    D’Angelo, Brown Sugar | Throwback Vibez

    In the 177th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Brown Sugar” by Grammy-winning neo-soul musician D’Angelo.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 6, 2025 ago
    Aisho Nakajima & Yohji Igarashi, I Kissed a Boy: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 88 (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, I Kissed A Boy | Midnight Heat

    In the 88th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “I Kissed A Boy” by Aisho Nakajima & Yohji Igarashi.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 6, 2025 ago
    Nieri, Boys At The Gym: Beaming with Pride No. 89 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Nieri; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    Nieri, Boys At The Gym | Beaming with Pride

    In the 89th edition of Beaming with Pride (2025), we highlight “Boys At The Gym” performed by dance-pop artist Nieri.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 5, 2025 ago
    The Rance Allen Group, I Stood On The Banks of Jordan: Covers No. 35 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tyscot Music & Entertainment; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Rance Allen Group, I Stood On The Banks of Jordan | COVERS

    In the 35th edition of COVERS (2025), The Rance Allen Group delivers a compelling rendition of “I Stood On The Banks of Jordan,” originally performed by Rev. James Cleveland.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 5, 2025 ago
    Angry Samoans, Homo-Sexual: Wacky Wednesday No. 45 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bad Trip / Nickel and Dime / Triple X; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Angry Samoans, Homo-Sexual | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 45th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Homo-Sexual,” performed by Angry Samoans.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 5, 2025 ago
    A Noteworthy Compendium of N Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anna Shvets, Pietro Henricky from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    A Noteworthy Compendium of N Songs | Playlist 🎧

    A Noteworthy Compendium of N Songs features songs by Doechii, Drake, Hozier, Kendrick Lamar, Steve Lacy, and Tinashe.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 5, 2025 ago
    R. City, Locked Away: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 43 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kemosabe; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    R. City, Locked Away | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 43rd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Locked Away” performed by R. City featuring Adam Levine.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 4, 2025 ago
    Simon & Garfunkel, Cecilia: Throwback Vibez No. 176 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Simon & Garfunkel, Cecilia | Throwback Vibez

    In the 176th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Cecilia” by Grammy-winning duo Simon & Garfunkel.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 4, 2025 ago
    Stella Novella, Drip: Midnight Heat No. 87 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MSTR FISH MUSIC; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Stella Novella, Drip | Midnight Heat

    In the 87th edition of Midnight Heat (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Drip” by Stella Novella.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 4, 2025 ago

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