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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.
    15 Ultra Compelling HOW Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadio, Anna Shvets, RODNAE Productions, Talal Hakim via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gerd Altmann via Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Ultra Compelling HOW Songs | Playlist 🎧

    15 Ultra Compelling HOW Songs features music courtesy of BLACKPINK, Charlie Puth, Sam Smith, The Weeknd & Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 20, 2023 ago
    NERIAH, “Fuck You Matthew”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 4 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; NERIAH; Conna Lee, Madelin Berry, anna-m. w., Johan Duran, RODNAE Productions via Pexels; Pete Linforth via Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    NERIAH, F–k You Matthew | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘

    In the 4th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “F–k You Matthew” performed by NERIAH.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 19, 2023 ago
    Reba McEntire, “Fancy”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 2 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; MCA; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Darkmoon_Art, TheDigitalArtist via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Reba McEntire, Fancy | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

    In the 2nd edition of Controversial Tunes (2023), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Fancy” by Reba McEntire. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 19, 2023 ago
    Sunshine : 3 to 5 BOPS No. 6 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Pixabay]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Sunshine ☀️ | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Sunshine ☀️: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 6 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of The 5th Dimension, Bill Withers, Christina Perri, Latto, and Steve Lacy.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 19, 2023 ago
    The O’Jays, “Sunshine”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Epic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    The O’Jays, Sunshine | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 13th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Sunshine” by iconic soul collective, The O’Jays. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 19, 2023 ago
    Juicy J, “The Woods”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 6 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kemosabe / Columbia; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Juicy J, The Woods | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 6th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “The Woods” by Juicy J.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 19, 2023 ago
    anees, “sun and moon”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 4 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Anees LLC; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels; Pixabay]
    Columns

    anees, sun and moon | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 4th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by versatile rapper/singer/songwriter anees performing his monogamous anthem, “sun and moon.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 18, 2023 ago
    John Lennon, “Woman Is The N***** Of The World”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 1 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; EMI Records Ltd; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Darkmoon_Art, TheDigitalArtist via Pixabay]
    Columns

    John Lennon, Woman Is The N***** Of The World | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

    In the 1st edition of Controversial Tunes (2023), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Woman Is The Nigger Of The World” by John Lennon. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 18, 2023 ago
    Stevie Wonder, “You Are The Sunshine of My Life”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 12 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Motown; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Stevie Wonder, You Are The Sunshine of My Life | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 12th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “You Are The Sunshine of My Life” by Stevie Wonder. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 18, 2023 ago
    Lisa Marie Presley, “Dirty Laundry”: Covers No. 4 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Capitol; Paul Brennan from Pixabay, Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Lisa Marie Presley, Dirty Laundry | COVERS

    In the 4th edition of COVERS (2023), the late Lisa Marie Presley delivers a compelling rendition of “Dirty Laundry,” originally performed by Don Henley.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 18, 2023 ago
    15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 6  [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; KoolShooters]
    Evergreen

    15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 6 | Playlist 🎧

    15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 6 features music courtesy of Bill Withers, Clarence Carter, Gladys Knight & The Pips, James Taylor, and Tina Turner.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 18, 2023 ago
    Human Form Divine, “DummyThicc”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 3 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Human Form Divine; Anna Shvets, Monstera, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Spencer Cooper, Uriel Mont via Pexels; Jim, Kurious via Pixabay; Hugo Herrera on Unsplash]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Human Form Divine, DummyThicc | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 3rd edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “DummyThicc” performed by Human Form Divine.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 17, 2023 ago

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