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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.
    Charlie Puth, Marvin Gaye: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 66 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Charlie Puth, Marvin Gaye | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 66th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Marvin Gaye” by Charlie Puth.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 15, 2023 ago
    Trippie Redd & Ski Mask the Slump God, TOILET WATER: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 28 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; 1400 Entertainment, Inc. / 10K Projects; cottonbro studio via Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Trippie Redd, TOILET WATER | Rap BNGRZ 🔥

    In the 28th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “TOILET WATER,” performed by Trippie Redd & Ski Mask the Slump God.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 14, 2023 ago
    Olivia Rodrigo, bad idea right? [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Olivia Rodrigo / Geffen; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Olivia Rodrigo, bad idea right? | Track Review 🎵

    Olivia Rodrigo delivers another fierce bop with “bad idea right?”, the second single from her highly anticipated sophomore LP, GUTS.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 14, 2023 ago
    Kisos, Autophagia [📷: Miller Place]
    Album 💿

    Kisos, Autophagia | Album Review 💿

    Talented queer pop singer/songwriter Kisos delivers an authentic, complex, dark, enjoyable, and well-crafted EP in Autophagia.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 14, 2023 ago
    The Pointer Sisters, Yes We Can Can: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 123 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via  Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Pointer Sisters, Yes We Can Can | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 123rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Yes We Can Can” by The Pointer Sisters.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 14, 2023 ago
    13 Songs That Ride A Mighty High [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mantas Hesthaven, Sassu anas, Tobias Bjørkli from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Ride A Mighty High | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs That Ride A Mighty High features music courtesy of Coldplay, Cub Sport, Ice Spice, Jackie Wilson, and Kelly Clarkson among others.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 14, 2023 ago
    The Clark Sisters, A Praying Spirit : Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 47 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sound of Gospel; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]
    Columns

    The Clark Sisters, A Praying Spirit | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 47th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by iconic gospel collective The Clark Sisters performing, “A Praying Spirit.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 13, 2023 ago
    Tracy Chapman vs. Luke Combs: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 32 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra, River House Artists LLC / Sony Music Entertainment; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Tracy Chapman vs. Luke Combs | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    In the 32nd edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs contend for the best rendition of “Fast Car.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 12, 2023 ago
    Disclosure, Higher Than Ever Before: Dance Gemz 🕺 💎 🎶 No. 15 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Apollo / AWAL Recordings Ltd; Beatriz Braga, Dhemer Gonçalves, Niko Twisty, via Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Disclosure, Higher Than Ever Before | DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶

    In the 15th edition of DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶 (2023), we totally get down with Disclosure performing the danceable gem, “Higher Than Ever Before.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 12, 2023 ago
    Deniece Williams, Cause You Love Me Baby: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 122 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Deniece Williams, Cause You Love Me Baby | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 122nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Cause You Love Me Baby” by Deniece Williams.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 11, 2023 ago
    13 Unapologetic, Controversial Tunes, Vol. 2 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Deon Black, Kátio de Oliveira, Letticia Massari, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Unapologetic, Controversial Tunes, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Unapologetic, Controversial Tunes, Vol. 2 features music courtesy of Beyoncé, Eminem, Foster The People, Jason Aldean, and Serge Gainsbourg.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 11, 2023 ago
    Bathroom: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 64 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ron Lach from Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Bathroom | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Bathroom: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 64 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Anthony Sprunk, Bobby Darin, HOLYCHILD, Montell Fish, and N.E.R.D.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 10, 2023 ago

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