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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.
    Sam Smith, My Guy [📷: Capitol Records UK / Polydor Label Group]
    LGBTQ

    Sam Smith, My Guy | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Gifted pop singer-songwriter Sam Smith delivers a sublime, love-driven ballad with “My Guy,” the lead single from their fifth album.

    By the musical hype, 5 daysJune 29, 2026 ago
    Fats Domino, Walking To New Orleans: Throwback Vibez No. 73 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Fats Domino, Walking To New Orleans | Throwback Vibez

    In the 73rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Walking To New Orleans” by rock and roll pioneer Fats Domino.

    By the musical hype, 5 daysJune 29, 2026 ago
    Striking Bops from June 2026 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Striking Bops from June 2026 | Playlist

    Striking Bops from June 2026 features songs by Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande, kwn, Olivia Rodrigo, Steve Lacy, and Taylor Swift.

    By the musical hype, 5 daysJune 29, 2026 ago
    The Jackson Southernaires, You Can't Beat God Giving: Music Lifts No. 25 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Malaco, Inc.; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Jackson Southernaires, You Can’t Beat God Giving | Music Lifts

    In the 25th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by The Jackson Southernaires performing “You Can’t Beat God Giving.”

    By the musical hype, 6 daysJune 28, 2026 ago
    MISSIO, Twisted: Bangerz N Bopz No. 48 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA Records; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    MISSIO, Twisted | Bangerz N Bopz

    In the 48th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Twisted” performed by electronic alternative duo MISSIO.

    By the musical hype, 7 daysJune 27, 2026 ago
    Sebastian Croft, Better than ever: Beaming with Pride No. 55 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Manifest Music; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    Sebastian Croft, Better than ever | Beaming with Pride

    In the 55th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Better than ever” performed by queer English actor and singer-songwriter Sebastian Croft.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 26, 2026 ago
    Playboi Carti & The Weeknd, RATHER LIE: Dazzling Duets No. 26 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AWGE / Interscope Records; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Playboi Carti & The Weeknd, RATHER LIE | Dazzling Duets

    In the 26th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Grammy-nominated rapper Playboi Carti and Grammy-winning singer The Weeknd collaborate on “RATHER LIE.”

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 26, 2026 ago
    13 Heartfelt, Unforgettable Goodbye Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadio, Polina Zimmerman, Zeynep Sude Emek from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay; Mayank Baranwal on Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    13 Heartfelt, Unforgettable Goodbye Songs | Playlist

    13 Heartfelt, Unforgettable Goodbye Songs features songs by AJR, Kristinia DeBarge, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Smith, and Steam.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 26, 2026 ago
    The Beatles, Twist And Shout: Throwback Vibez No. 72 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Apple Corps Ltd; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Beatles, Twist And Shout | Throwback Vibez

    In the 72nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Twist And Shout” by the legendary band The Beatles.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 25, 2026 ago
    Another: 5 Gems No. 19 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mozzapics from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    5 Gems

    Another | 5 Gems

    Another: 5 Gems No. 19 (2026) features songs by Madison Beer, Phil Collins, RYANN, Tina Turner, and Wheeler Walker Jr..

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 25, 2026 ago
    M the Myth, Ghost Tears: Beaming with Pride No. 54 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Beformer; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    M the Myth, Ghost Tears | Beaming with Pride

    In the 54th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Ghost Tears” performed by trans-nonbinary artist M the Myth.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 24, 2026 ago
    Q, hey there [i have a compulsive complex] [📷: Columbia Records]
    Music

    Q, hey there [i have a compulsive complex] | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Q gives us scintillating ear candy with “hey there [i have a compulsive complex],” a creative, enjoyable, and well-rounded song that catches the ear from the start.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 24, 2026 ago

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