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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.
    13 Thrilling Songs to Get Your Gym 🏋️ 💪 On… or Not (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ALTERED SNAPS, Andrea Piacquadio, cottonbro studio, KoolShooters, Kuiyibo Campos, Leon Ardho, Nana Qwacy Listowell from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Thrilling Songs to Get Your Gym 🏋️ 💪 On… or Not | Playlist 🎧

    13 Thrilling Songs to Get Your Gym 🏋️ 💪 On… or Not features music courtesy of Angie Stone, Ciara, MGMT, Olivia Newton-John, Troye Sivan, and Years & Years.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 15, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know… Eloaħ: Interview No. 382 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Eloaħ; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Eloaħ | Interview 🎤

    In the 382nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Austrian collective, Eloaħ.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 14, 2023 ago
    Jon B., Waiting On You [📷: Jon B.]
    Music

    Jon B., Waiting On You | Song Review 🎵

    Jon B. returns with the smooth, sensual single, “Waiting On You,” featuring fellow Grammy-nominated artist, Tank.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 14, 2023 ago
    Kodak Black, Lemme See [📷: Vulture Love / Capitol]
    Music

    Kodak Black, Lemme See | Song Review 🎵

    Rapper Kodak Black drops a banger with “Lemme See” thanks primarily to excellent, minimalist production courtesy of Schife.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 14, 2023 ago
    Passion Pit, Sleepyhead: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 8 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; frenchkiss; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Passion Pit, Sleepyhead | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 8th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, we highlight “Sleepyhead” performed by indie pop act, Passion Pit.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 14, 2023 ago
    Janet Jackson, Feedback: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 90 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Janet Jackson, Feedback | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 90th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Feedback” by Janet Jackson.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 14, 2023 ago
    Jack Harlow, Lovin On Me [📷: Generation Now / Atlantic]
    Music

    Jack Harlow, Lovin on Me | Song Review 🎵

    Louisville, KY rapper Jack Harlow keeps things brief but entertaining on his sexual rap single, “Lovin on Me.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 13, 2023 ago
    Dua Lipa, Houdini [📷: Warner Records UK]
    Music

    Dua Lipa, Houdini | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning pop superstar Dua Lipa brings the heat on “Houdini,” her second single of 2023, and first associated with her forthcoming album.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 13, 2023 ago
    Mad Tsai, boys beware [📷: Mad Tsai]
    Music

    Mad Tsai, boys beware | Song Review 🎵

    Handsome and talented bisexual pop standout Mad Tsai brings the heat once more on his cute, enticing, boy-driven bop, “boys beware.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 13, 2023 ago
    The Pointer Sisters, Fire: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 170 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Pointer Sisters, Fire | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 170th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Fire” by versatile R&B collective, The Pointer Sisters.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 13, 2023 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 4 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alexander Antropov, OpenClipart-Vectors, thank you for 💙  from Pixabay] 
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 4 | Playlist 🎧

    Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 4 features music courtesy of The Buggles, Deniece Williams, Michael Jackson, Tracy Chapman, and Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 13, 2023 ago
    Taylor Swift, Shake It Off (Taylor’s Version): Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 58 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Taylor Swift; Hamid Tajik, Qamar Rehman, vansh mehta, Viridiana Rivera via Pexels]
    Columns

    Taylor Swift, Shake It Off (Taylor’s Version) | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 58th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Taylor Swift performing, “Shake It Off (Taylor’s Version).”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 12, 2023 ago

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