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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
        • Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
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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.
    Luther Vandross, “A House Is Not A Home”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 85 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Luther Vandross, A House is Not A Home | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 85th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “A House Is Not A Home” by Luther Vandross.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJune 6, 2023 ago
    Ian Abel, “Drowning”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 45 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ian Janer; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ian Abel, Drowning | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 45th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Drowning” by Ian Abel.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJune 6, 2023 ago
    Led Zeppelin, “Tangerine”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 25 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; Conna Lee, Madelin Berry, anna-m. w., Johan Duran, RODNAE Productions via Pexels; Pete Linforth via Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Led Zeppelin, Tangerine | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘

    In the 25th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “Tangerine” performed by legendary rock band, Led Zeppelin.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJune 5, 2023 ago
    David Lerner, “Caught”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 22 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Partisan; Anna Shvets, Monstera, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Spencer Cooper, Uriel Mont via Pexels; Jim, Kurious via Pixabay; Hugo Herrera on Unsplash]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    David Lerner, Caught | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 22nd edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Caught” performed by queer, Tel Aviv-based singer/songwriter, David Lerner. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJune 5, 2023 ago
    Ty Dolla $ign, Motion [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Ty Dolla $ign, Motion | Track Review 🎵

    The ever versatile Ty Dolla $ign delivers a song readymade for the summer with his dance/house/pop/R&B single, “Motion.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJune 5, 2023 ago
    Madison Beer, Home To Another One [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Epic / Sing It Loud; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Madison Beer, Home To Another One | Track Review 🎵

    Pop artist Madison Beer tickles the listener’s fancy on her short but sweet, break-up lamenting, dance-pop single, “Home To Another One.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJune 5, 2023 ago
    Sylvester, You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real): Dance Gemz 🕺 💎 🎶 No. 10 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Concord Music Group; Beatriz Braga, Dhemer Gonçalves, Niko Twisty, via Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Sylvester, You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) | DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶

    In the 10th edition of DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶 (2023), we totally get down with Sylvester performing the danceable gem, “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real).”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJune 5, 2023 ago
    13 Appetizing Songs That Totally Eat 🍽️ [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Criativithy, Erik Mclean, Kaba Camara, Michael Burrows, nappy, RedWolf from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Appetizing Songs That Totally Eat 🍽️ | Playlist 🎧

    13 Appetizing Songs That Totally Eat 🍽️ features music courtesy of Bloodbath, Demi Lovato, Hozier, Kesha, and Sukihana.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJune 5, 2023 ago
    Alicia Keys, “Girl On Fire”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 29 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]
    Columns

    Alicia Keys, Girl On Fire | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 29th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys performing, “Girl On Fire.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJune 4, 2023 ago
    Bill Withers vs. Anthony David: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 22 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Shanachie Ent. Corp., Sony Music Entertainment; Antoni Shkraba via Pexels, andresilva5, talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov via Pixabay; Nick Wang on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Bill Withers vs. Anthony David | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    In the 22nd edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Bill Withers and Anthony David contend for the best rendition of “Grandma’s Hands.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJune 3, 2023 ago
    Labi Siffre, “I Got The”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 84 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Parlophone; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Labi Siffre, I Got The | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 84th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “I Got The” by Labi Siffre.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJune 2, 2023 ago
    Best LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈 Songs of 2023 (so far) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Monstera, Steh Nobre from Pexels; Arek Socha, burin kul, CatsWithGlasses, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Best LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈 Songs of 2023 (so far) | Playlist 🎧

    Best LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈 Songs of 2023 (so far) features music courtesy of Cub Sport, Janelle Monáe, Miley Cyrus, Omar Apollo, and Sam Smith.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJune 2, 2023 ago

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