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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPs  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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 โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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 (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, 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. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.
    Mary Jane Girls, All Night Long: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 89 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Mary Jane Girls, All Night Long | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 89th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œAll Night Longโ€ by Mary Jane Girls.

    By the musical hype, 6 daysJune 5, 2025 ago
    Landan Ash, Up Next Ash: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 44 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Landan Ash; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Landan Ash, Up Next Ash | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 44th edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œUp Next Ashโ€ by Landan Ash.

    By the musical hype, 7 daysJune 5, 2025 ago
    Jonny McGovern, Man Areas: Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ No. 45 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; gaypimp; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    Jonny McGovern, Man Areas | Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    In the 45th edition of Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight the song, โ€œMan Areasโ€ performed by Jonny McGovern.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 4, 2025 ago
    Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint, Nearer to You: Covers No. 16 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; The Verve Music Group; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint, Nearer to You | COVERS

    In the 16th edition of COVERS (2025), Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint deliver a compelling rendition of โ€œNearer to You,โ€ originally performed by Betty Harris.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 4, 2025 ago
    Aqua, Barbie Girl: Wacky Wednesday No. 23 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Music (Denmark) A/S; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Aqua, Barbie Girl | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 23rd edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, โ€œBarbie Girl,โ€ performed by Danish-Norwegian pop collective, Aqua.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 4, 2025 ago
    15 Captivating Songs That Ask a Question (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Gordon Johnson, Marcin  from Pixabay; Photo by KรœRลžAT GรœNEY on Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    15 Captivating Songs That Ask a Question | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    15 Captivating Songs That Ask a Question features songs by David Archuleta, LaBelle, Lorde, RYANN, Teddy Swims, and Ylvis.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 4, 2025 ago
    Getting to Knowโ€ฆSickrecy: Interview No. 466 [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sickrecy; AcatXlo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Knowโ€ฆ Sickrecy | Interview

    In the 466th Q&A in our Getting to Knowโ€ฆ series, we get the inside scoop from Swedish grindcore band, Sickrecy.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 3, 2025 ago
    Nine Days, Absolutely (Story of a Girl): 1 Hit WONDERful No. 21 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

    Nine Days, Absolutely (Story of a Girl) | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 21st edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight โ€œAbsolutely (Story of a Girl)โ€ performed by Nine Days.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 3, 2025 ago
    Betty Harris, Nearer to You: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 88 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sansu / 43 North Broadway, LLC; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Betty Harris, Nearer to You | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 88th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œNearer to Youโ€ by Betty Harris.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 3, 2025 ago
    Honey Bxby, Laying In his Bed: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 43 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rebirth Ent. / Art@War/ Warner; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Honey Bxby, Laying In his Bed | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 43rd edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œLaying In His Bedโ€ by Honey Bxby.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 3, 2025 ago
    Getting to Knowโ€ฆCrone Tye: Interview No. 465 [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Crone Tye]
    Columns

    Getting to Knowโ€ฆ Crone Tye | Interview

    In the 465th Q&A in our Getting to Knowโ€ฆ series, we get the inside scoop from Crone Tye, โ€˜the unholy union of dark industrial chaos and glam-punk rebellion.โ€™

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 2, 2025 ago
    Lil Tecca, OWA OWA [๐Ÿ“ท: Republic]
    Music

    Lil Tecca, OWA OWA | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    Gen-Z rapper Lil Tecca brings the vibes on the brief โ€œOWA OWA,โ€ which samples a 1979 one-hit wonder.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 2, 2025 ago

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