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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.
    clide, "INFINITE" [📷: clide]
    Music

    clide, “INFINITE” | Track Review 🎵

    Berlin singer/songwriter clide serves up an authentic and sincere bop with his beautiful, dedicated, love-centric single, “INFINITE.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 27, 2022 ago
    Norah Jones & Logic, “Fade Away” [📷: Capitol]
    Music

    Norah Jones & Logic, “Fade Away” | Track Review 🎵

    Norah Jones and Bobby Hall – aka Logic – make sweet music together on the ‘Norah Jones is Playing Along Podcast ’ version of his hit, “Fade Away.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 27, 2022 ago
    Know: 5ive Songs No. 81 (2022) [📷: Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels, Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Know | 5ive Songs

    In the 81st edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with the word KNOW in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 27, 2022 ago
    15 Compelling Songs About WE [📷: Andrea Colina, Brent Faulkner, Budgeron Bach, Diana Jefimova, Gerhard G., Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, SHVETS Production, Tima Miroshnichenko, William Fortunato, Yan Krukov]
    Evergreen

    15 Compelling Songs About WE | Playlist 🎧

    15 Compelling Songs About WE feature musical selections courtesy of Dua Lipa, The Encanto Cast, Kendrick Lamar, Luke Combs, Nicki Minaj & Queen.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 27, 2022 ago
    Coi Leray, “Wasted” [📷: Uptown / Republic]
    Music

    Coi Leray, “Wasted” | Track Review 🎵

    Rapper/singer Coi Leray shares her experiences with a romance that just isn’t worth the time or energy on the relatable “Wasted.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 26, 2022 ago
    Bailey Zimmerman, “Get to Gettin’ Gone” [📷: Warner Music Nashville / Elektra]
    Music

    Bailey Zimmerman, “Get to Gettin’ Gone” | Track Review 🎵

    Bailey Zimmerman continues to show why he is one of country music’s most promising new acts on his single, “Get to Gettin’ Gone.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 26, 2022 ago
    Ava Max, "Dancing's Done" [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Ava Max, “Dancing’s Done” | Track Review 🎵

    Pop artist Ava Max drops the electrifying “Dancing’s Done,” the fourth single from her 2023, sophomore album,  Diamonds & Dancefloors.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 26, 2022 ago
    Ñengo Flow & Bad Bunny, “Gato de Noche” [📷: Rimas Entertainment]
    Music

    Ñengo Flow & Bad Bunny, “Gato de Noche” | Track Review 🎵

    Latin standouts Ñengo Flow and Bad Bunny make a formidable team on “Gato de Noche,” a surefire vibe to end 2022.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 26, 2022 ago
    Edwin Starr, “Twenty Five Miles”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 133 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, John Alan Sperry, PIRO, LaFace, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Columns

    Edwin Starr, Twenty Five Miles | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 133rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Twenty Five Miles” by Edwin Starr.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 26, 2022 ago
    13 Notable Nobody, No One Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner, Felix Mooneeram on Unsplash, The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    13 Notable Nobody, No One Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Notable Nobody, No One Songs features Bobby Womack, Louis The Child, SZA, Tove Lo and The Tony Rich Project.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 26, 2022 ago
    Norman Hutchins, “Emmanuel”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 49 (2022) [📷: cottonbro studio, Brent Faulkner, Itzel Sandoval, JDI Entertainment, Inc., The Musical Hype, Neeraj Nagdeve, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Columns

    Norman Hutchins, “Emmanuel” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 49th edition of Music Lifts, we’re uplifted by Norman Hutchins performing the beloved and uplifting, gospel Christmas song, “Emmanuel.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 25, 2022 ago
    The Friends of Distinction vs. Luther Vandross: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 50 (2022) [📷: andresilva5, Antoni Shkraba via Pexels, Brent Faulkner, Kool Shooters, Layers, Mario Aranda, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, talha khalil, Sony Music Entertainment, Valentin Tikhonov]
    Columns

    The Friends of Distinction vs. Luther Vandross | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    In the 50th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2022), The Friends of Distinction and Luther Vandross contend for the best rendition of “Going in Circles.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 24, 2022 ago

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