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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.
    Europe, The Final Countdown: Throwback Vibez No. 78 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Europe, The Final Countdown | Throwback Vibez

    In the 78th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “The Final Countdown,” the iconic hit by Swedish rock band Europe.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJuly 16, 2026 ago
    Fever: 5 Gems No. 22 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors, Souman Ghosh from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Fever | 5 Gems

    Fever: 5 Gems No. 22 (2026) features songs by Adam Lambert, Alex Warren, Angrybaby, Joaicon, and Lucky Daye.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJuly 16, 2026 ago
    Søren Torpegaard Lund, Før Vi Går Hjem: Beaming with Pride No. 61 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Little Yellow House; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    Søren Torpegaard Lund, Før Vi Går Hjem | Beaming with Pride

    In the 61st edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Før Vi Går Hjem” performed by Søren Torpegaard Lund.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJuly 15, 2026 ago
    Greyson Chance, SUGAR RUSH [📷: GCM]
    LGBTQ

    Greyson Chance, SUGAR RUSH | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Pop singer-songwriter Greyson Chance delivers another home run in 2026 with his bold yet sugary-sweet single, “SUGAR RUSH.”

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJuly 15, 2026 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst: Wacky Wednesday No. 28 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aftermath / Interscope Records; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Music

    Kendrick Lamar, Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 28th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst,” performed by Kendrick Lamar.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJuly 15, 2026 ago
    15 Songs Where LOVE is the Name of the Game (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Nikolina, Ron Lach, Victoria Strelka_ph from Pexels; Anna, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Songs Where LOVE is the Name of the Game | Playlist

    15 Songs Where LOVE is the Name of the Game features songs by Ariana Grande, David Archuleta, Laufey, Madonna, Mary J. Blige, and Peabo Bryson.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJuly 15, 2026 ago
    Malcolm Todd, Jean Skirt: Spicy Tunez No. 51 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia Records; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Malcolm Todd, Jean Skirt | Spicy Tunez

    In the 51st edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Jean Skirt” by Malcolm Todd.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJuly 14, 2026 ago
    Teddy Swims, Break Up in Reverse [📷: Warner Records / SWIMS Int.]
    Music

    Teddy Swims, Break Up in Reverse | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter Teddy Swims sings with incredible emotion in his heartfelt single, “Break Up in Reverse.”

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJuly 14, 2026 ago
    Alaska Thunderfuck, Brunette [📷: Alaska Thunderfuck / PEG Records]
    LGBTQ

    Alaska Thunderfuck, Brunette | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ “Brunette” marks another fun dance-pop single from the fierce drag queen extraordinaire, Alaska Thunderfuck.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJuly 14, 2026 ago
    D'Leesa, Angel of Light [📷: D'Leesa]
    LGBTQ

    D’Leesa, Angel of Light | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The entertaining, hypnotic & never-rushing “Angel of Light” is quite the scintillating vibe from DIY Atlanta-based soft, sapphic soul musician D’Leesa.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJuly 14, 2026 ago
    Westlife, Swear It Again: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 28 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; BMG Entertainment International UK & Ireland Limited; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Westlife, Swear It Again | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 28th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Swear It Again,” the fabulous one-hit wonder by Irish boy band Westlife.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJuly 14, 2026 ago
    Tucker Wetmore, Who Told You That [📷: Tucker Wetmore / Back Block Music]
    Music

    Tucker Wetmore, Who Told You That | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ All told, country singer Tucker Wetmore delivers an enjoyable, fun, and well-rounded single with “Who Told You That.”

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJuly 13, 2026 ago

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