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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.
    Debby Boone, “You Light Up My Life”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 39 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Curb; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]
    Columns

    Debby Boone, You Light Up My Life | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 39th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Debby Boone performing “You Light Up My Life.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 12, 2023 ago
    AJR, God Is Really Real [📷: AJR Productions LLC / Mercury / Republic]
    Music

    AJR, God Is Really Real | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative pop collective AJR deliver one of their most authentic, meaningful, and personal songs with the reflective “God Is Really Real.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 12, 2023 ago
    Boyce Avenue, “Will You Be There”: Covers No. 29 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Peace; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Boyce Avenue, Will You Be There | COVERS

    In the 29th edition of COVERS (2023), Boyce Avenue delivers a compelling rendition of “Will You Be There,” originally performed by Michael Jackson.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 12, 2023 ago
    13 Songs Where HIM is the Pronoun [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; estoymhrb, Jonathan Meza, Jules Media, Raúl Magdaleno, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Where HIM is the Pronoun | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs Where HIM is the Pronoun features music courtesy of Azealia Banks, Durand Bernarr, Jude York, Queen Naija, Sam Smith, and The Winstons.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 12, 2023 ago
    Taylor Swift, Bigger Than The Whole Sky: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 30 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Taylor Swift; Conna Lee, Madelin Berry, anna-m. w., Johan Duran, RODNAE Productions via Pexels; Pete Linforth via Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Taylor Swift, Bigger Than The Whole Sky | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘

    In the 30th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “Bigger Than The Whole Sky” performed by Taylor Swift.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 11, 2023 ago
    347aidan, SUNDAY [📷: 347RECORDS / Columbia]
    Music

    347aidan, SUNDAY | Track Review 🎵

    For ascending Ontario musician 347aidan, the high is potent AF on his entertaining and honest stoner anthem, “SUNDAY.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 11, 2023 ago
    TOMORROW X TOGETHER & Jonas Brothers, Do It Like That [📷: BIGHIT MUSIC]
    Music

    TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Do It Like That | Track Review 🎵

    K-pop collective TOMORROW X TOGETHER and American bro collective Jonas Brothers join forces for a summery pop bop in “Do It Like That.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 11, 2023 ago
    Closer: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 55 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Ba Tik from Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Closer | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Closer: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 55 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Clairo, The Chainsmokers, Elton John, Nine Inch Nails, and Saweetie.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 11, 2023 ago
    Michael Jackson, The Way You Make Me Feel: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 104 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Michael Jackson, The Way You Make Me Feel | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 104th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 11, 2023 ago
    Next, Too Close: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 56 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Next, Too Close | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 56th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Too Close” by the R&B group, Next.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 11, 2023 ago
    Madonna, Hung Up: Dance Gemz 🕺 💎 🎶 No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; Beatriz Braga, Dhemer Gonçalves, Niko Twisty, via Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Madonna, Hung Up | DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶

    In the 13th edition of DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶 (2023), we totally get down with Madonna performing the danceable gem, “Hung Up.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 10, 2023 ago
    Lil Baby, Merch Madness [📷: Quality Control Music / Motown]
    Music

    Lil Baby, Merch Madness | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Baby gets amped up for giving back on his brief but entertaining single, “Merch Madness.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 10, 2023 ago

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