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        • Album πŸ’ΏAlbums & EPsΒ  πŸ’Ώ 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.Β 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 (Β½ 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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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.Β  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).Β  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.Β  Columns include the β€œless finessed” blog Beyond the Hype,Β The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
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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.
    Getting to Know… Sunflower Fox & The Chicken Leg: Interview No. 379 [πŸ“·: 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) [πŸ“·: 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 β€œBack Stabbers,” originally performed by The O’Jays.

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

    11 Alluring, RADIO πŸ“» Approved Songs | Playlist 🎧

    11 Alluring, RADIO πŸ“» 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 πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ No. 11 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; GME LLC; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

    Vicki Lawrence, The Night the Lights Went out in Georgia | 1 Hit WONDERful πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

    In the 11th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘, we highlight β€œThe Night the Lights Went out in Georgia” performed by Vicki Lawrence.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 24, 2023 ago
    Joaicon, self-centered [πŸ“·: 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, β€œself-centered.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 24, 2023 ago
    Cooper Bloom, Two Cowboys (Story of the Night) [πŸ“·: 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, β€œTwo Cowboys (Story of the Night).”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 24, 2023 ago
    Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, β€œYou’ve Really Got A Hold On Me”: Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ No. 159 (2023) [πŸ“·: 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 πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ

    In the 159th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on β€œYou’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 πŸ•› πŸ”₯ No. 84 (2023) [πŸ“·: 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 πŸ•› πŸ”₯

    In the 84th edition of Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind β€œAny Time, Any Place” by Janet Jackson.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 24, 2023 ago
    The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook & Central Cee, Too Much [πŸ“·: Columbia]
    Music

    The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook & Central Cee, TOO MUCH | Song Review 🎡

    The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook, and Central Cee join forces for an enjoyable and fun pop single, Β that’s never β€œTOO MUCH.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 23, 2023 ago
    Omar Rudberg, Off My Mind [πŸ“·: Record Company TEN]
    LGBTQ

    Omar Rudberg, Off My Mind | Song Review 🎡

    Pop singer and actor Omar Rudberg, assisted by JubΓ«l, brings the heat on the muy caliente, Spanish-tinged single, β€œOff My Mind.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 23, 2023 ago
    Charli XCX & Sam Smith, In The City [πŸ“·: Atlantic]
    LGBTQ

    Charli XCX & Sam Smith, In The City | Song Review 🎡

    β€œIn The City,” the first collaboration between pop standouts Charli XCX and the highly decorated Sam Smith, is nothing short of a dance/electro-pop bop.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 23, 2023 ago
    Troye Sivan, Something To Give Each Other [πŸ“·: EMI Recorded Music Australia Production]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Troye Sivan, Something To Give Each Other | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    After a five-year-hiatus between studio albums, Troye Sivan makes a marvelous return with his brief but potent third album, Something To Give Each Other.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 23, 2023 ago

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