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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.
    Labrinth, “The Feels”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 38 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Labrinth, The Feels | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 38th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “The Feels” by Labrinth.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 11, 2023 ago
    hemlocke springs, “sever the blight”[📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Good Luck Have Fun / AWAL; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Hemlocke springs, sever the blight | Track Review 🎵

    Rising alternative pop singer/songwriter hemlocke springs show ambition and shines on her latest single, “sever the blight.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 10, 2023 ago
    The Exciters, “Tell Him”: Covers No. 20 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Paul Brennan from Pixabay; Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]
    Columns

    The Exciters, Tell Him | COVERS

    In the 20th edition of COVERS (2023), The Exciters delivers a compelling rendition of “Tell Him,” originally recorded by Johnny Thunder.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 10, 2023 ago
    15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 10 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia, Epic, Jones / Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC, Mercury, Motown, RCA, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner; Gerd Altmann, Kiddkos from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 10 | Playlist 🎧

    15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 10 features music courtesy of Barrett Strong, Carpenters, he O’Jays, Pink Floyd, and Tears For Fears.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 10, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know… Austin Mulka: Interview No. 353 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Austin Mulka; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Austin Mulka | Interview 🎤

    In the 353rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Detroit multi-instrumentalist, Austin Mulka.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 9, 2023 ago
    GIMME: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 37 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio via Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Gimme | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Gimme: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 37 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Britney Spears, Joji, Sam Smith, and The Spencer Davis Group.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 9, 2023 ago
    Al Green, “Here I Am (Come and Take Me)”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 74 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hi Records / Fat Possum; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Al Green, Here I Am (Come and Take Me) | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 74th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Here I Am (Come and Take Me)” by Al Green.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 9, 2023 ago
    Alex Vaughn, “Demon Time”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 37 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; LVRN; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Alex Vaughn, Demon Time (Remix) | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 37th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Demon Time (Remix)” by Alex Vaughn featuring Ari Lennox.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 9, 2023 ago
    Cameron Joshua McMillan, “HOMOSEXUAL”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 20 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; CamBam; Anna Shvets, Monstera, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Spencer Cooper, Uriel Mont via Pexels; Jim, Kurious via Pixabay; Hugo Herrera on Unsplash]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Cameron Joshua McMillan, HOMOSEXUAL | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 20th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “HOMOSEXUAL” performed by Cameron Joshua McMillan.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 8, 2023 ago
    Marshmello & Brent Faiyaz, “Fell In Love” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Joytime Collective / Lost Kids LLC; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Marshmello & Brent Faiyaz, Fell In Love | Track Review 🎵

    DJ/Producer Marshmello and R&B singer/songwriter Brent Faiyaz collaborate on a short but enjoyable R&B single, “Fell In Love.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 8, 2023 ago
    Icona Pop & Yaeger, Shit We Do For Love[📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; TEN Music Group / Ultra; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Icona Pop & Yaeger, Sh*t We Do For Love | Track Review 🎵

    Swedish electro-pop duo Icona Pop collaborates with Swedish singer/songwriter Yaeger for a fresh, fun single, “Shit We Do For Love.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 8, 2023 ago
    The Dramatics, “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 73 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Dramatics, Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 73rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” by The Dramatics.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 8, 2023 ago

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