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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.
    Bobby Womack, “Lookin’ For A Love”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 119 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]
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    Bobby Womack, “Lookin’ For A Love” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 119th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Lookin’ For A Love” by Bobby Womack. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 1, 2022 ago
    Montell Fish, “Hotel”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 89 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Foundry Co, John lucas, Lord’s Child, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]
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    Montell Fish, “Hotel” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    In the 89th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Hotel” by Montell Fish. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 1, 2022 ago
    Darin, “Satisfaction”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 35 (2022) [📷: Alexandra_Koch, Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Dex Music AB, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Universal Music AB]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Darin, “Satisfaction” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 35th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Satisfaction” performed by Swedish pop star, Darin.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 30, 2022 ago
    Awesome Songs: November 2022 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Niklas Jeromin, Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Awesome Songs: November 2022 | Playlist 🎧

    Awesome Songs: November 2022 features music courtesy of BROCKHAMPTON, Cigarettes After Sex, Dove Cameron, Rihanna, and Saint Levant. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 30, 2022 ago
    Survival: 5ive Songs No. 73 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, cottonbro studio, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Survival | 5ive Songs

    In the 73rd edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with SURVIVAL in some form or fashion. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 29, 2022 ago
    Ohio Players, “Fopp”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 118 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, UMG Recordings, Inc.]
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    Ohio Players, “Fopp” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 118th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Fopp” by legendary funk/soul collective, Ohio Players.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 29, 2022 ago
    Tokeyo, “Dick”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 88 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Foundry Co, John lucas, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn, Tokeyo]
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    Tokeyo, “D–k” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    In the 88th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “D–k” by Tokeyo.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 29, 2022 ago
    Jerry Butler, “Only the Strong Survive”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 117 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]
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    Jerry Butler, “Only the Strong Survive” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 117th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Only the Strong Survive” by Jerry Butler. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 28, 2022 ago
    AJR, “The DJ Is Crying For Help” [📷: AJR Productions LLC]
    Music

    AJR, “The DJ Is Crying For Help” | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative brother trio AJR remains true to self on “The DJ Is Crying For Help” while also bringing a newfound maturity of sorts.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 28, 2022 ago
    Jung Kook, “Dreamers” [📷: Katara Studios / 2101 / United Masters LLC]
    Music

    Jung Kook, “Dreamers” | Track Review 🎵

    Jung Kook (of BTS) brings a heaping dose of optimism and welcomeness in the single “Dreamers,” from Music from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 28, 2022 ago
    Sam Hunt, “Start Nowhere” [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Music

    Sam Hunt, “Start Nowhere” | Track Review 🎵

    Country standout Sam Hunt delivers an enjoyable, reflective, and totally respectable second single of 2022 with “Start Nowhere.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 28, 2022 ago
    Getting to Know… Die Tired: Interview No. 322 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art, Die Tired, luis2500gx, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, OpenClipart-Vectors]
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    Getting to Know… Die Tired | Interview 🎤

    In the 322nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Pennsylvania rock band, Die Tired.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 28, 2022 ago

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