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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.
    Getting to Know… Good Time Locomotive: Interview No. 383 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Good Time Locomotive; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Good Time Locomotive | Interview 🎤

    In the 383rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from London new wave pop/rock band, Good Time Locomotive. For those who may not be familiar with you, what would you say makes Good Time Locomotive distinct or unique? How do you rock the audience’s Read more

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 22, 2023 ago
    Surfaces, Baby Blue [📷: Surfaces Music]
    Music

    Surfaces, Baby Blue | Song Review 🎵

    Pop duo Surfaces maintain good vibes with their short but sweet single, “Baby Blue,” sure to keep summer alive and well into winter.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 22, 2023 ago
    Ledisi, New Attitude: Covers No. 48 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ledisi, New Attitude | COVERS

    In the 48th edition of COVERS (2023), Ledisi delivers a compelling rendition of “New Attitude,” originally performed by Patti LaBelle.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 22, 2023 ago
    12 Eyebrow Raising, F🤬🤬🤴 Songs (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, The Digital Artist, Wikimedia Images from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    12 Eyebrow Raising, F🤬🤬🤴 Songs | Playlist 🎧

    12 Eyebrow Raising, F🤬🤬🤴 Songs features music courtesy of Alx Luke, Doja Cat, Emi Larraud, Gunna, and SNOW WIFE.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 22, 2023 ago
    McFadden & Whitehead, Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now: 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏 No. 15 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    McFadden & Whitehead, Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now | 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    In the 15th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” performed by McFadden & Whitehead.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 21, 2023 ago
    Ray Charles, Georgia On My Mind: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 174 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tangerine; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ray Charles, Georgia On My Mind | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 174th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Georgia On My Mind” as record by Ray Charles.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 21, 2023 ago
    Santino Le Saint, Serotonin: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 92 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Cloud X / EMPIRE; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Santino Le Saint, Serotonin | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 92nd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Serotonin” by Santino Le Saint.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 21, 2023 ago
    JORDY, things change [📷: JORDY]
    LGBTQ

    JORDY, things change | Song Review 🎵

    Pop singer/songwriter JORDY reflects on the ever-changing nature of life on the enjoyable and thoughtful single, “things change.”  

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 20, 2023 ago
    Mike Taveira, 1982 Virago [📷: Mike Taveira]
    LGBTQ

    Mike Taveira, 1982 Virago | Song Review 🎵

    Pop singer/songwriter Mike Taveira brings the heat with his brief but exhilarating single, “1982 Virago” 🏍️.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 20, 2023 ago
    Tate McRae, exes [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Tate McRae, exes | Song Review 🎵

    Ascending pop artist Tate McRae shines once more on “exes,” the second single from her sophomore album, THINK LATER.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 20, 2023 ago
    Ari Lennox, Get Close [📷: Dreamville / Interscope]
    Music

    Ari Lennox, Get Close | Song Review 🎵

    R&B singer/songwriter Ari Lennox impresses on her first solo single of 2023, the smooth and sensual, “Get Close.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 20, 2023 ago
    Madonna, Open Your Heart: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 173 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Madonna, Open Your Heart | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 173rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Open Your Heart” by Madonna. 

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 20, 2023 ago

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