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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.
    Sufjan Stevens, Will Anybody Ever Love Me? [📷: Asthmatic Kitty]
    Music

    Sufjan Stevens, Will Anybody Ever Love Me? | Track Review 🎵

    Singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens wows on “Will Anybody Ever Love Me?”, the second single from his 10th solo album, Javelin.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 28, 2023 ago
    Wrabel, Abstract Art: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 31 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Big Gay / Nettwerk Music Group Inc.; CatsWithGlasses, John Collins from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Wrabel, Abstract Art | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 31st edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Abstract Art” performed by Wrabel.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 28, 2023 ago
    Hot Chocolate, You Sexy Thing: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 146 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Parlophone; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Hot Chocolate, You Sexy Thing | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 146th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “You Sexy Thing” by British soul group, Hot Chocolate. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 28, 2023 ago
    Tinashe, Needs: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 77 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tinashe Music Inc. / Nice Life Recording Company; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Tinashe, Needs | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 77th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Needs” by R&B artist, Tinashe.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 28, 2023 ago
    Doja Cat, Scarlet [📷: Kemosabe / RCA]
    Album 💿

    Doja Cat, Scarlet | Album Review 💿

    After dipping her toes into pop on Planet Her, Doja Cat embraces rap on her enjoyable, if imperfect, fourth studio album, Scarlet.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 27, 2023 ago
    Moneybagg Yo, Sexyy Red & CMG The Label, Big Dawg [📷: CMG / Interscope]
    Music

    Moneybagg Yo, Sexyy Red & CMG The Label, Big Dawg | Track Review 🎵

    Moneybagg Yo, Sexyy Red, and CMG The Label unveil an enjoyable, unapologetic rap banger in “Big Dawg” – woof, woof!

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 27, 2023 ago
    ericdoa, kickstand [📷: ERICDOA / LISTEN TO THE KIDS / Interscope]
    Music

    ericdoa, kickstand | Track Review 🎵

    Connecticut-based Gen-Z musician ericdoa brings the heat (and the hyperpop vibes) on his brief but entertaining and potent single, “kickstand.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 27, 2023 ago
    David Kushner, Dead Man [📷: David Kushner / Miserable Music Group LLC]
    Music

    David Kushner, Dead Man | Track Review 🎵

    Midwest singer/songwriter David Kushner follows up his breakthrough hit, “Daylight,” with another captivating, dramatic gem, “Dead Man.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 27, 2023 ago
    Jxckson, Null & Void: Covers No. 40 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Jxckson Music; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jxckson, Null & Void | COVERS

    In the 40th edition of COVERS (2023), Jxckson delivers a compelling rendition of “Null & Void,” originally performed by Russian duo, 🎙 t.A.T.u..

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 27, 2023 ago
    13 Songs That Totally RING the Bell (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Radu Florin from Pexels; Агзам Гайсин, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Totally RING the Bell | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs That Totally RING the Bell features music courtesy of Aaron Frazer, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Lorde, and Three 6 Mafia.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 27, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know…The Haptics: Interview No. 375 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Haptics; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… The Haptics | Interview 🎤

    In the 375th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Vancouver post-punk band, The Haptics.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 26, 2023 ago
    Montell Fish, I Just Wanna Feel Your Love Again [📷: Lord's Child]
    Music

    Montell Fish, I Just Wanna Feel Your Love Again | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative singer/songwriter Montell Fish releases an intriguing single, “I Just Wanna Feel Your Love Again.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 26, 2023 ago

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