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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.
    Percy Sledge, When a Man Loves a Woman: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 142 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via  Pixabay]
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    Percy Sledge, When a Man Loves a Woman | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 142nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “When A Man Loves a Woman” by Percy Sledge. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 18, 2023 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 2 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic, Fantasy, Inc. / Stax, Geffen, Motown, Sun Label Group, LLC, UMG Recordings, Inc.; thank you for like from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 2 features music courtesy of The Beatles, The Dixie Cups, Fontella Bass, The Jackson 5, and Wilson Pickett.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 18, 2023 ago
    Tauren Wells, Up: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 52 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tauren Wells / Capitol CMG, Inc.; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]
    Columns

    Tauren Wells, Up | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 52nd edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Christian pop artist, Tauren Wells performing, “Up.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 17, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know…Solnedgang: Interview No. 369 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Solnedgang; Tumisu via Pixabay]
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    Getting to Know… Solnedgang | Interview 🎤

    In the 369th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from instrumental, one-man Solnedgang.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 17, 2023 ago
    Con Funk Shun vs. Silk Sonic: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 37 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aftermath Entertainment / Atlantic, Mercury; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
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    Con Funk Shun vs. Silk Sonic | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    In the 37th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Con Funk Shun and Silk Sonic contend for the best rendition of “Love’s Train.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 16, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know…The Loners: Interview No. 368 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Loners; Tumisu via Pixabay]
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    Getting to Know… The Loners | Interview 🎤

    In the 368th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Scottish alternative rock band The Loners.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 16, 2023 ago
    Wilson Pickett, Land of 1000 Dances: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 141 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
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    Wilson Pickett, Land of 1000 Dances | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 141st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Land of 1000 Dances” by Wilson Pickett.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 15, 2023 ago
    15 Tantalizing Tongue Songs (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadio, Cleo Vergara, Gideon Hezekiah, Jose Musa, Paloma Clarice, RDNE Stock Project, Stephen Chabala, Tarzine Jackson from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay] 
    Evergreen

    15 Tantalizing Tongue 👅 Songs | Playlist 🎧

    15 Tantalizing Tongue Songs features music courtesy of Billie Marten, Louis Tomlinson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Three 6 Mafia, and XILLAN.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 15, 2023 ago
    Aaron Frazer, Bring You A Ring [📷: Dead Oceans]
    Music

    Aaron Frazer, Bring You A Ring | Track Review 🎵

    R&B singer/songwriter Aaron Frazer brings the heat with his cool, sophisticated energy on his single tailor made for couples, “Bring You A Ring.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 14, 2023 ago
    Single: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 74 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio from Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Single | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Single: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 71 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Beyoncé, Cameo, Fousheé, Morgan Wallen, and Selena Gomez.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 14, 2023 ago
    Patrice Rushen, Forget Me Nots: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 139 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Strut; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Patrice Rushen, Forget Me Nots | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 139th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Forget Me Nots” by Patrice Rushen.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 14, 2023 ago
    Tink, Tongue Tied: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 74 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Winter’s Diary / WD / EMPIRE; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Tink, Tongue Tied | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 74th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Tongue Tied” by Tink.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 14, 2023 ago

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