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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.
    Getting to Know… Arctic Dreams: Interview No. 333 [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Arctic Dreams; Darkmoon_Art, luis2500gx, OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Arctic Dreams | Interview 🎤

    In the 333rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Serbian-German symphonic/industrial/dark-electro metal band, Arctic Dreams.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 3, 2023 ago
    11 Totally Tight Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Marcelo Moreira, shalender kumar via Pexels]
    Evergreen

    11 Totally Tight Songs | Playlist 🎧

    11 Totally Tight Songs features music courtesy of The Black Keys, The Chicks, Jaheim, Ohio Players, and Ravyn Lenae. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 3, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know… Oceans On Fire: Interview No. 333 [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Oceans On Fire; Darkmoon_Art, luis2500gx, OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Oceans On Fire | Interview 🎤

    In the 332nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from central Scotland metalcore band, Oceans On Fire.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 2, 2023 ago
    glaive & ericdoa, “fuck this town” [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; LISTEN TO THE KIDS/Interscope; Conna Lee, Madelin Berry, anna-m. w., Johan Duran, RODNAE Productions via Pexels; Pete Linforth via Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    glaive & ericdoa, f–k this town | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘

    In the 7th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 (2023), we highlight “f–k this town” performed by glaive and ericdoa.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 2, 2023 ago
    Chlöe, “Pray It Away” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Chlöe, Pray It Away | Track Review 🎵

    Angry, pissed off Chlöe is incredibly effective and ultra-compelling on her short but potent R&B single, “Pray It Away.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 2, 2023 ago
    Special: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 10 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; AOG PIXELS via Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Special | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Special: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 10 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Adele, Lizzo, Ray, Goodman & Brown, SZA, and The Winans.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 2, 2023 ago
    Earth, Wind & Fire, “Shining Star”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 19 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Earth, Wind & Fire, Shining Star | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 20th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Shining Star” by Earth, Wind & Fire. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 2, 2023 ago
    BLK ODYSSY, “FUNKENTOLOGY”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 10 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; BLK ODYSSY / EMPIRE; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    BLK ODYSSY, FUNKENTOLOGY | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 10th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “FUNKENTOLOGY” by BLK ODYSSY. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 2, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know… Inherently Lost: Interview No. 331 [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Darkmoon_Art, luis2500gx, OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Inherently Lost | Interview 🎤

    In the 331st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Youngstown, Ohio rock/metal band, Inherently Lost.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 1, 2023 ago
    Earth, Wind & Fire, “Reasons”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 19 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Earth, Wind & Fire, Reasons | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 19th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Reasons” by Earth, Wind & Fire. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 1, 2023 ago
    Adam Lambert, “Holding Out for a Hero”: Covers No. 6 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; More is More, LLC / BMG Rights Management (US) LLC; Paul Brennan from Pixabay; Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Adam Lambert, Holding Out for a Hero | COVERS

    In the 6th edition of COVERS (2023), Adam Lambert delivers a compelling rendition of “Holding Out for a Hero,” originally performed by Bonnie Tyler.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 1, 2023 ago
    Ava Max, Diamonds & Dancefloors [📷: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Ava Max, Diamonds & Dancefloors | Album Review 💿

    Pop artist Ava Max outdoes herself on her utterly consistent, dance-driven sophomore album, Diamonds & Dancefloors.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 1, 2023 ago

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