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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.
    11 of the Ugliest, Ugly Songs Ever! (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; S. Bartels from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 of the Ugliest, Ugly Songs Ever! | Playlist 🎧

    11 of the Ugliest, Ugly Songs Ever! features music courtesy of Ella Henderson, Lil Baby, Oliver Tree, Perfume Genius, and Sada Baby.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 8, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know… Dean Wallace and the Black Flames: Interview No. 388 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dean Wallace and the Black Flames; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Dean Wallace and the Black Flames | Interview 🎤

    In the Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from French heavy rock band, Dean Wallace and the Black Flames.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 7, 2023 ago
    Elliott Norris, Watch out for the Big Boys: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 37 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Elliott Norris; CatsWithGlasses, John Collins, TheQueerAI from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Elliott Norris, Watch out for the Big Boys | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 37th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Watch out for the Big Boys” performed by Elliott Norris. 

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 7, 2023 ago
    Kayne The Lovechild, We Outside [📷: R3, LLC]
    LGBTQ

    Kayne The Lovechild, We Outside | Song Review 🎵

    Singer/rapper Kayne The Lovechild serves up plenty of outdoor goodness on his short but sweet bop, “We Outside.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 7, 2023 ago
    KAYTRANADA, Lover/Friend [📷: KAYTRANADA / RCA]
    LGBTQ

    KAYTRANADA, Lover/Friend | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning DJ/producer KAYTRANADA taps singer Rochelle Jordan for the fabulous single, “Lover/Friend.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 7, 2023 ago
    Michael Sembello, Maniac: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 183 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Michael Sembello, Maniac | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 183rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Maniac” by Michael Sembello.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 7, 2023 ago
    EGOVERT, VENEZUELA!: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 97 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EGOVERT; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    EGOVERT, VENEZUELA! | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 97th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “VENEZUELA!” by EGOVERT.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 7, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know… Blast Bomb: Interview No. 387 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Blast Bomb; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Blast Bomb | Interview 🎤

    In the 387th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the explosive punk/rock band, Blast Bomb.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 6, 2023 ago
    Felix Jaehn, Still Here [📷: Virgin / Universal Music GmbH]
    LGBTQ

    Felix Jaehn, Still Fall | Song Review 🎵

    German producer Felix Jaehn delivers another, epic dance bop with “Still Fall,” featuring vocals by Joe Housley.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 6, 2023 ago
    Sinzere, Boogie [📷: Hers & Herz Inc]
    LGBTQ

    Sinzere, Boogie | Song Review 🎵

    Calgary rap-funk musician Sinzere brings some serious heat to the dancefloor with her single, “Boogie.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 6, 2023 ago
    Alicia Keys, Lifeline [📷: gamma.]
    Music

    Alicia Keys, Lifeline | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys pens and performs an authentic and thoughtful single with “Lifeline” from The Color Purple.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 6, 2023 ago
    Flo Milli, Never Lose Me [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Flo Milli, Never Lose Me | Song Review 🎵

    Rapper Flo Milli drops an entertaining, sex banger with “Never Lose Me,” assisted on the remix by Lil Yachty.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 6, 2023 ago

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