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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.
    Omar Apollo, Ice Slippin [📷: Omar Apollo / Warner]
    LGBTQ

    Omar Apollo, Ice Slippin | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Omar Apollo gets personal on his chilly ballad, “Ice Slippin” where home doesn’t feel inviting.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 28, 2023 ago
    Al Green, Perfect Day [📷: Fat Possum]
    Music

    Al Green, Perfect Day | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy winning soul icon Al Green releases his first single in five years covering (and transforming) the Lou Reed classic, “Perfect Day,” perfectly.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 28, 2023 ago
    Gerald Levert, Thinkin’ Bout It: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 131 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via  Pixabay]
    Columns

    Gerald Levert, Thinkin’ Bout It | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 131st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Thinkin’ Bout It” by Gerald Levert.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 28, 2023 ago
    13 Songs You Don’t WANNA Miss [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; David Lago Rodríguez from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs You Don’t WANNA Miss | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs You Don’t WANNA Miss features music courtesy of Christina Aguilera, Lil Uzi Vert, Prince, Tina Turner, and Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 28, 2023 ago
    Vicki Yohe, Because Of Who You Are: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 49 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Pure Springs; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]
    Columns

    Vicki Yohe, Because Of Who You Are | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 49th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Vicki Yohe performing, “Because Of Who You Are.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 27, 2023 ago
    Arctic Monkeys, Do I Wanna Know?: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 36 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Domino; Amr Osman, Deiby Tum Tum, Harry Shelton, Jerome Abel, Pavel Danilyuk, RDNE Stock project, Vishnu R Nair from Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Arctic Monkeys, Do I Wanna Know? | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘

    In the 36th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “Do I Wanna Know” performed by Arctic Monkeys.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 26, 2023 ago
    The Dixie Cups vs. Bette Midler: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 34 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic, Sun Label Group, LLC; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    The Dixie Cups vs. Bette Midler | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    In the 34th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), The Dixie Cups and Bette Midler contend for the best rendition of “Chapel of Love.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 26, 2023 ago
    The Pointer Sisters, Slow Hand: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 130 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Pointer Sisters, Slow Hand | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 130th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Slow Hand” by The Pointer Sisters.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 25, 2023 ago
    13 Alluring Songs Associated with Ships (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Diego F. Parra, Oliver Sjöström from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Alluring Songs Associated with Ships | Playlist 🎧

    13 Alluring Songs Associated with Ships features music courtesy of AWOLNATION, Clairo, Hues Corporation, Kodak Black, and The O’Jays.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 25, 2023 ago
    Candle 🕯️: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 68 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tucă Bianca from Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Candle 🕯️| 3 to 5 BOPS

    Candle 🕯️: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 68 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Elton John, Helen Reddy, Kesha, Ruben Studdard, and ZAYN.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 24, 2023 ago
    Bobby Womack, That’s The Way I Feel About ‘Cha: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 129 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Right Stuff; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Bobby Womack, That’s The Way I Feel About ‘Cha | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 129th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “That’s The Way I Feel About ‘Cha” by Bobby Womack.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 24, 2023 ago
    Doechii, Booty Drop: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 68 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Top Dawg Entertainment / Capitol; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Doechii, Booty Drop | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 68th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Booty Drop” by Doechii.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 24, 2023 ago

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