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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.
    ASTN, “On Schedule”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 54 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ASTN / Warner; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    ASTN, On Schedule | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 54th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “On Schedule” by ASTN.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 6, 2023 ago
    Sampha, Spirit 2.0 [📷: Young]
    Music

    Sampha, Spirit 2.0 | Track Review 🎵

    Following a six-year-hiatus, singer and producer Sampha makes an epic comeback with his introspective single, “Spirit 2.0.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 5, 2023 ago
    Kelly Clarkson, Down to you: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 37 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kelly Clarkson/Atlantic; cottonbro studio, Itzel  Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]
    Columns

    Kelly Clarkson, Down to you | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 37th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson performing, “Down to you.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 5, 2023 ago
    Colm R. McGuinness, Hellfire: Covers No. 28 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Colm R. McGuinness; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Colm R. McGuinness, Hellfire | COVERS

    In the 28th edition of COVERS (2023), Colm R. McGuinness delivers a compelling rendition of “Hellfire” from Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame.  

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 5, 2023 ago
    These 11 Songs Are Particularly Orange (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bruno Felix, cottonbro studio, Juan Ordonez, Ovid Burke, Rafael Cerqueira from Pexels; Alexas Fotos, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay] 
    Evergreen

    These 11 Songs Are Particularly Orange | Playlist 🎧

    These 11 Songs Are Particularly Orange features music courtesy of Kehlani, Led Zeppelin, Melanie Martinez, Rick James, and Zach Bryan.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 5, 2023 ago
    Katy Perry, Firework: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 36 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]
    Columns

    Katy Perry, Firework | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 36th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by pop superstar Katy Perry performing, “Firework.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 4, 2023 ago
    Jude York, All I See Is Him: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 25 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Yoyo Music; Anna Shvets, Monstera, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Spencer Cooper, Uriel Mont via Pexels; Jim, Kurious via Pixabay; Hugo Herrera on Unsplash]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Jude York, All I See Is Him | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 25th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “All I See Is Him” performed by Australian pop artist, Jude York.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 4, 2023 ago
    Omar Rudberg, Happier [📷: Record Company TEN]
    LGBTQ

    Omar Rudberg, Happier | Track Review 🎵

    Handsome and talented Venezuelan-Swedish singer/actor Omar Rudberg delivers an enjoyable, relatable pop single in “Happier.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 4, 2023 ago
    Lipstick 💄: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 53 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype; Bestbe Models from Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Lipstick 💄| 3 to 5 BOPS

    Lipstick 💄: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 53 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Brainbombs, Janelle Monáe, and YUNGBLUD.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 4, 2023 ago
    Ohio Players, “Ecstasy”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 100 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Westbound; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ohio Players, Ecstasy | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 100th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Ecstasy” by iconic funk collective, Ohio Players.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 4, 2023 ago
    MICHELLE, “SYNCOPATE”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 53 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Music

    MICHELLE, SYNCOPATE | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 53rd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “SYNCOPATE” by MICHELLE.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 4, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know… I, Apokalypse: Interview No. 362 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; I, Apokalypse; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… I, Apokalypse | Interview 🎤

    In the 362nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Canadian, apocalyptic, blackened death metal band, I, Apokalypse.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 3, 2023 ago

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