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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.
    Johnny Nash, I Can See Clearly Now: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 154 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony BMG Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Johnny Nash, I Can See Clearly Now | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 154th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 12, 2023 ago
    Cleo Sol, Desire: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 81 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Forever Living Originals; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Cleo Sol, Desire | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 81st edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Desire” by British R&B singer/songwriter, Cleo Sol. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 12, 2023 ago
    Kadie Elder, First Time He Kissed a Boy: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 33 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Nordic Music Society; CatsWithGlasses, John Collins, TheQueerAI from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Kadie Elder, First Time He Kissed a Boy | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 33rd edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “First Time He Kissed a Boy” performed by Kadie Elder.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 11, 2023 ago
    Cher, DJ Play a Christmas Song [📷: Warner]
    Music

    Cher, DJ Play A Christmas Song | Track Review 🎵

    Iconic singer and actress Cher falls a wee bit short of the mark on “DJ Play A Christmas Song,” the lead single from her 2023 holiday album, Christmas.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 11, 2023 ago
    B.B. King, The Thrill Is Gone: Covers No. 42 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Geffen; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]
    Columns

    B.B. King, The Thrill Is Gone | COVERS

    In the 42nd edition of COVERS (2023), B.B. King delivers a compelling rendition of “The Thrill Is Gone,” originally performed by Roy Hawkins.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 11, 2023 ago
    11 More Songs That Reference Coming Out 🌈 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Abhijeet Gourav,  socialsudo, TheQueerAI, from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 More Songs That Reference Coming Out 🌈 | Playlist 🎧

    11 More Songs That Reference Coming Out 🌈 features music courtesy of GRANT KNOCHE, Mad Tsai, MKSM, Omar Apollo, and Wrabel.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 11, 2023 ago
    Holly Humberstone, Paint My Bedroom Black [📷: Holly Humberstone]
    Music

    Holly Humberstone, Kissing In Swimming Pools | Track Review 🎵

    English singer/songwriter Holly Humberstone shines on “Kissing In Swimming Pools,” an advance single from her debut LP, Paint My Bedroom Black.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 10, 2023 ago
    Jordan Fox, Bubble Gum [📷: Jordan Fox]
    LGBTQ

    Jordan Fox, Bubble Gum | Track Review 🎵

    New York LGBTQ pop artist Jordan Fox serves up a sugary-sweet, surefire bop with the relatable single, “Bubble Gum.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 10, 2023 ago
    Joel Corry, Hey DJ [📷: Warner Music UK Limited]
    Music

    Joel Corry, Hey DJ | Track Review 🎵

    English DJ Joel Corry delivers a bop in “Hey DJ” that is sure to lift you up and make your body move and groove.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 10, 2023 ago
    Mike Taveira, Bloom All Night (EP) [📷: Mike Taveira]
    Album 💿

    Mike Taveira, Bloom All Night | Album Review 💿

    The handsome and talented pop musician Mike Taveira delivers four fabulous songs on his 2023 EP, Bloom All Night.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 10, 2023 ago
    Portugal. The Man, Feel It Still: 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏 No. 9 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Portugal. The Man, Feel It Still | 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    In the 9th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “Feel It Still” performed by alternative band, Portugal. The Man.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 10, 2023 ago
    Mike Taveira, Chained: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 80 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mike Taveira; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Mike Taveira, Chained | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 80th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Chained” by Mike Taveira.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 10, 2023 ago

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