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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.
    Cain Culto, a plague, a pestilence: Wacky Wednesday No. 32 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hive Music; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Cain Culto, a plague, a pestilence | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 32nd edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “a plague, a pestilence,” performed by Cain Culto.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekAugust 12, 2026 ago
    Us: 5 Gems No. 25 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, Jonathan Borba, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    5 Gems

    Us | 5 Gems

    Us: 5 Gems No. 25 (2026) features songs by Captain & Tennille, Gracie Abrams, FLETCHER, Jack Harlow, and Kendrick Lamar.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekAugust 12, 2026 ago
    Jordan Power, Yes Please: Spicy Tunez No. 55 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Grey Smoke Records; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jordan Power, Yes Please | Spicy Tunez

    In the 55th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Yes Please” by Jordan Power.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksAugust 11, 2026 ago
    Billy Gilman, One Voice: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 32 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Billy Gilman, One Voice | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 32nd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “One Voice” by Grammy-nominated country singer Billy Gilman.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksAugust 11, 2026 ago
    Alex Warren, WILDCHILD [📷: Atlantic Recording Corporation]
    Music

    Alex Warren, RESCUER | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️ “RESCUER” is a pleasant Alex Warren pop song but not a game-changing or particularly memorable one.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksAugust 10, 2026 ago
    STELLA LEFTY, Long Way Home [📷: Atlantic Outpost / STELLA LEFTY]
    Music

    STELLA LEFTY, Lean In, Kiss Me | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With “Lean In, Kiss Me,” rising country singer-songwriter STELLA LEFTY delivers a brief, enjoyable, and sound country-pop single.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksAugust 10, 2026 ago
    Sam Smith, Hazel Eyes [📷: Capitol Records UK / Polydor Label Group]
    LGBTQ

    Sam Smith, When He’s Gone | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Award-winning nonbinary pop singer-songwriter Sam Smith strikes gold with “When He’s Gone,” the third single from their fifth LP, Hazel Eyes.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksAugust 10, 2026 ago
    Garbage, Queer: Throwback Vibez No. 85 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Almo Sounds Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Garbage, Queer | Throwback Vibez

    In the 85th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on the 1995 gem “Queer” by the alternative rock band Garbage.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksAugust 10, 2026 ago
    13 Songs Where the MORE the Better (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ann H from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Where the MORE the Better | Playlist

    13 Songs Where the MORE the Better features songs by Angie Stone, Britney Spears, BTS, Mary J. Blige, Niall Horan, and Phil Collins.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksAugust 10, 2026 ago
    Dr. John Guns & The Anointed Voices of St. Paul, Overwhelm Me: Music Lifts No. 31 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dr. John Guns; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Dr. John Guns, Overwhelm Me | Music Lifts

    In the 31st edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Dr. John Guns & The Anointed Voices of St. Paul performing “Overwhelm Me.”

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksAugust 9, 2026 ago
    Tyler Childers, Dirty Ought Trill: Bangerz N Bopz No. 54 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA Records / Hickman Holler Records; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Tyler Childers, Dirty Ought Trill | Bangerz N Bopz

    In the 54th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Dirty Ought Trill” performed by country singer-songwriter Tyler Childers.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksAugust 8, 2026 ago
    felix jaehn & Omar Rudberg, siren: Beaming with Pride No. 69 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Collaection GmbH / Universal Music GmbH; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    felix jaehn & Omar Rudberg, siren | Beaming with Pride

    In the 69th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “siren” performed by German DJ/producer felix jaehn and Venezuelan Swedish singer Omar Rudberg.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksAugust 7, 2026 ago

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