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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.
    Jonas Brothers, The Album [📷: Jonas Brothers Recording / Republic]
    Album 💿

    Jonas Brothers, The Album | Album Review 💿

    Jonas Brothers’ The Album is better than expected. Still, the album lacks cohesiveness and doesn’t really move the needle in the band’s career.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 17, 2023 ago
    John Legend, “Open Your Eyes”: Covers No. 21 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Getting Out Our Dreams / Columbia; Paul Brennan from Pixabay; Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]
    Music

    John Legend, Open Your Eyes | COVERS

    In the 21st edition of COVERS (2023), John Legend delivers a compelling rendition of “Open Your Eyes,” originally performed by Bobby Caldwell.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 17, 2023 ago
    11 Compelling Songs Focused on HERE [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aleksandar Pasaric via Pexels; 建鹏 邵 from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Compelling Songs Focused on HERE | Playlist 🎧

    11 Compelling Songs Focused on HERE features music courtesy of Al Green, Alessia Cara, Jennifer Hudson, Sam Smith, and The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 17, 2023 ago
    Andrew Lloyd Webber, “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 23 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Polydor Ltd.; Conna Lee, Madelin Berry, anna-m. w., Johan Duran, RODNAE Productions via Pexels; Pete Linforth via Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Andrew Lloyd Webber, Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘

    In the 23rd edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again” from the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic, The Phantom of The Opera.  

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 16, 2023 ago
    Frog 🐸: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 39 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Pixabay]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Frog 🐸 | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Frog 🐸: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 39 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of 100 gecs, Alice in Chains, The Flaming Lips, Kermit the Frog 🐸, and MARINA. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 16, 2023 ago
    Teddy Pendergrass, “Can’t We Try”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 78 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Teddy Pendergrass, Can’t We Try | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 78th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Can’t We Try” by soul great, Teddy Pendergrass.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 16, 2023 ago
    d4vd, “Sleep Well”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 39 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Darkroom / Interscope; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    d4vd, Sleep Well | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 39th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Sleep Well” by d4vd.  

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 16, 2023 ago
    Binoy, “Boyhood”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 21 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Binoy Zachariah; Anna Shvets, Monstera, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Spencer Cooper, Uriel Mont via Pexels; Jim, Kurious via Pixabay; Hugo Herrera on Unsplash]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Binoy, Boyhood | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 21st edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Boyhood” performed by Kenyan born/bred, LA-based singer/songwriter, Binoy.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 15, 2023 ago
    Shirley Caesar, “All of the Glory”[📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; MNRK; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Shirley Caesar, All of the Glory | Track Review 🎵

    Well into her eighties, the legendary Shirley Caesar continues to minister through her music with the uplifting gospel single, “All of the Glory.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 15, 2023 ago
    Dolly Parton, World on Fire [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Butterfly / Big Machine Label Group; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Dolly Parton, World On Fire | Track Review 🎵

    After being inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly Parton unveils the powerful “World On Fire,” the promo single from her rock album, Rockstar.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 15, 2023 ago
    Janelle Monáe, Lipstick Lover [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Wondaland Productions LLC / Bad Boy; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Janelle Monáe, Lipstick Lover | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Janelle Monáe brings out the sexy vibes on her fun reggae-tinged pop/R&B single, “Lipstick Lover.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 15, 2023 ago
    Luther Vandross, “Here and Now”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 77 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Luther Vandross, Here and Now | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 77th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Here and Now” by Luther Vandross.   

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 15, 2023 ago

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