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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.
    ABBA vs. Cher: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 27 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Polar Music International AB, Warner; Hernán Toro, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    ABBA vs. Cher | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    In the 27th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), ABBA and Cher contend for the best rendition of “Dancing Queen.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 8, 2023 ago
    Dixon Dallas, Good Lookin’ [📷: Dixon Dallas]
    LGBTQ

    Dixon Dallas, Good Lookin’ | Track Review 🎵

    The talented iamjakehill, as his alter ego, country singer Dixon Dallas, shocks the world with his entertaining, gay country song, “Good Lookin’.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 8, 2023 ago
    Durand Bernarr, Him: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 55 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; DSING; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Durand Bernarr, H.I.M. | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 55th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Him” by R&B singer/songwriter, Durand Bernarr. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 8, 2023 ago
    AUDREY NUNA, IdgaF [📷: Arista]
    Music

    AUDREY NUNA, IdgaF | Track Review 🎵

    Korean American rapper/singer AUDREY NUNA is bold and unapologetic on her short but potent rap banger, “IdgaF.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 7, 2023 ago
    Pat Reilly, Already Mine [📷: Pat Reilly]
    LGBTQ

    Pat Reilly, Already Mine | Track Review 🎵

    Pop singer/songwriter Pat Reilly perfectly captures the power of desire and lust on his steamy, titillating single, “Already Mine.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 7, 2023 ago
    Chris Pellnat, Super Saiyan [📷: Chris Pellnat]
    Music

    Chris Pellnat, Super Saiyan | Track Review 🎵

    New York singer/songwriter Chris Pellnat gives us an entertaining, utterly irresistible, folky, and novel gem on his single, “Super Saiyan.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 7, 2023 ago
    GRANT KNOCHE, LOOK AT ME RIGHT NOW [📷: Grant Knoche]
    LGBTQ

    GRANT KNOCHE, LOOK AT ME RIGHT NOW | Track Review 🎵

    Ascending pop singer/songwriter GRANT KNOCHE slays, bringing sheer fierceness and viciousness on his single, “LOOK AT ME RIGHT NOW.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 7, 2023 ago
    Aretha Franklin, “Who’s Zoomin’ Who?”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 102 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Aretha Franklin, Who’s Zoomin’ Who? | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 102nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Who’s Zoomin’ Who?” by Aretha Franklin.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 7, 2023 ago
    15 Epic Songs Fueled by DANCE 🕺🪩  [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Gaith Reo, Jansel Ferma, Wesley Davi from Pexels; Rainbow Art from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Epic Songs Fueled by DANCE 🕺🪩 | Playlist 🎧

    15 Epic Songs Fueled by DANCE features music courtesy of Ava Max, BTS, Dominic Fike, Jake Shears, P!nk, and Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 7, 2023 ago
    The Japanese House, Touching Yourself: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 26 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Dirty Hit; Anna Shvets, Monstera, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Spencer Cooper, Uriel Mont via Pexels; Jim, Kurious via Pixabay; Hugo Herrera on Unsplash]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    The Japanese House, Touching Yourself | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 26th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Touching Yourself” performed by The Japanese House. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 6, 2023 ago
    Dust: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 54(2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Marcos Kohler from Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Dust | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Dust: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 54 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Kansas, Luke Bryan, Queen, and Tame Impala.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 6, 2023 ago
    Commodores, “Zoom”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 101 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Commodores, Zoom | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 101st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Zoom” by legendary soul collective, Commodores.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 6, 2023 ago

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