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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.
    Whitney Houston, Run To You: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 161 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Whitney Houston, Run To You | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 161st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Run To You” by the late, great Whitney Houston. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 27, 2023 ago
    13 Songs That HIT The Spot (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Julia Larson, Kurchakto,  from Pexels; Dede from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That HIT The Spot | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs That HIT The Spot features music courtesy of Blu Cantrell, Funkadelic, Pat Benatar, Ray Charles, and ur pretty.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 27, 2023 ago
    The Temptations, Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me): Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 160 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via  Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Temptations, Just My Imagination | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 160th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)” by The Temptations.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 26, 2023 ago
    DigBar, BBC Buffet: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 85 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; DigBar; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    DigBar, BBC Buffet | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 85th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “BBC Buffet” by DigBar. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 26, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know… Sunflower Fox & The Chicken Leg: Interview No. 379 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sunflower Fox & The Chicken Leg; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Sunflower Fox & The Chicken Leg | Interview 🎤

    In the 379th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Minneapolis six-piece band, Sunflower Fox & The Chicken Leg.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 25, 2023 ago
    Fujii Kaze, Back Stabbers: Covers No. 44 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Universal Music LLC; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Fujii Kaze, Back Stabbers | COVERS

    In the 44th edition of COVERS (2023), Fujii Kaze delivers a compelling rendition of “Back Stabbers,” originally performed by The O’Jays.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 25, 2023 ago
    11 Alluring, RADIO 📻 Approved Songs (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; OpenClipart-Vectors]
    Evergreen

    11 Alluring, RADIO 📻 Approved Songs | Playlist 🎧

    11 Alluring, RADIO 📻 Approved Songs features music courtesy of Donna Summer, Esperanza Spalding, Jake Shears, Scissor Sisters, and Shinedown.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 25, 2023 ago
    Vicki Lawrence, The Night the Lights Went out in Georgia: 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏 No. 11 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; GME LLC; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Vicki Lawrence, The Night the Lights Went out in Georgia | 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    In the 11th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “The Night the Lights Went out in Georgia” performed by Vicki Lawrence.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 24, 2023 ago
    Joaicon, self-centered [📷: IconzRecordz]
    LGBTQ

    Joaicon, self-centered | Song Review 🎵

    Dominican singer/songwriter Joaicon brings ample energy, fun, and middle fingers on his short but potent punk single, “self-centered.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 24, 2023 ago
    Cooper Bloom, Two Cowboys (Story of the Night) [📷: Cooper Bloom]
    LGBTQ

    Cooper Bloom, Two Cowboys (Story of the Night) | Song Review 🎵

    Toronto western-flavored pop artist Cooper Bloom delivers a home run with his meaningful single, “Two Cowboys (Story of the Night).”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 24, 2023 ago
    Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, “You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 159 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 159th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 24, 2023 ago
    Janet Jackson, Any Time, Any Place: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 84 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Black Doll Inc; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Janet Jackson, Any Time, Any Place | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 84th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Any Time, Any Place” by Janet Jackson.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 24, 2023 ago

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