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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 (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.
    Maroon 5, Middle Ground [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Interscope; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Maroon 5, Middle Ground | Track Review 🎵

    Although short of a triumphant comeback, Adam Levin and Maroon 5 manage to ‘step up their game’ a notch on the thoughtful single, “Middle Ground.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 24, 2023 ago
    H.E.R., The Journey [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; RCA; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    H.E.R., The Journey | Track Review 🎵

    Decorated R&B singer/songwriter H.E.R. shines on her first single of 2023, the encouraging and uplifting, “The Journey.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 24, 2023 ago
    Anthony David, “Grandma’s Hands”: Covers No. 22 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Shanachie Ent. Corp.; Paul Brennan from Pixabay; Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Anthony David, Grandma’s Hands | COVERS

    In the 22nd edition of COVERS (2023), Anthony David delivers a compelling rendition of “Grandma’s Hands,” originally performed by Bill Withers.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 24, 2023 ago
    11 Captivating Songs Where The Hunt is On [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Harrison Haines via Pexels]
    Evergreen

    11 Captivating Songs Where the Hunt is on | Playlist 🎧

    11 Captivating Songs Where the Hunt is on features music courtesy of Björk, Ghost, Jess Williamson, Rauw Alejandro, and Ryan Beatty.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 24, 2023 ago
    Hate: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 41 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tima Miroshnichenko via Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Hate | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Hate: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 41 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Kehlani, Marsha Ambrosius, P!nk, Queen Naija, and SZA. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 23, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know… Kyle Kendall (01:25): Interview No. 358 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kyle Kendall; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Kyle Kendall (01:25) | Interview 🎤

    In the 358th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, Kyle Kendall gives us the inside scoop on his solo project, 01:25.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 23, 2023 ago
    Angie Stone, “Kiss You”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 41 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Conjunction Entertainment / SoNo Recording Group; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Angie Stone, Kiss You | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 41st edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Kiss You” by Angie Stone.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 23, 2023 ago
    My Chemical Romance, “Cancer”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 24 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Conna Lee, Madelin Berry, anna-m. w., Johan Duran, RODNAE Productions via Pexels; Pete Linforth via Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    My Chemical Romance, Cancer | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘

    In the 24th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “Cancer” performed by My Chemcal Romance.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 22, 2023 ago
    Post Malone, “Mourning” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Mercury / Republic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Post Malone, Mourning | Track Review 🎵

    On “Mourning,” the short but sweet second single from his fifth album, Austin, Post Malone is honest about his alcohol issues.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 22, 2023 ago
    Bad Bunny, “WHERE SHE GOES” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Rimas Entertainment LLC; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Bad Bunny, WHERE SHE GOES | Track Review 🎵

    Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny continues his hot streak with the utterly thrilling single, “WHERE SHE GOES.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 22, 2023 ago
    Conan Gray, “Never Ending Song” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Republic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Conan Gray, Never Ending Song | Track Review 🎵

    Handsome and talented pop singer/songwriter Conan Gray returns with another must-hear hit single, “Never Ending Song.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 22, 2023 ago
    Angie Stone, Love Language [📷: Conjunction Entertainment / SoNo Recording Group]
    Album 💿

    Angie Stone, Love Language | Album Review 💿

    Neo-soul vet Angie Stone comes on strong on her brief but well-rounded, love-driven 10th studio album, 💿 Love Language.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 22, 2023 ago

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