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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.
    13 Utterly Friend-tastic Friend Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadio, Armin Rimoldi, juan idier Alba Enriquez, Kampus Production, Monstera, Vanessa Loring, William Fortunato via Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Utterly Friend-tastic Friend Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Utterly Friend-tastic Friend Songs features music courtesy of Conan Gray, Eddie Kendricks, Saint Levant, Sam Smith, and Shania Twain.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 17, 2023 ago
    Teddy Pendergrass, “Love T.K.O.”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 28 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Teddy Pendergrass, Love T.K.O. | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 28th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Love T.K.O.” by Teddy Pendergrass. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 16, 2023 ago
    Money : 3 to 5 BOPS No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Pixabay]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Money 💵 | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Money 💵: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 14 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Barrett Strong, BIA, Calvin Harris, Mary J. Blige, and The O’Jays.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 16, 2023 ago
    Ryland James, “Love On The Brain”: Covers No. 8 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; 21 Entertainment Group; Paul Brennan from Pixabay; Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Ryland James, Love On The Brain | COVERS

    In the 8th edition of COVERS (2023), Ryland James delivers a compelling rendition of “Love On The Brain,” originally performed by Rihanna.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 16, 2023 ago
    Brent Faiyaz, “All Mine”: Midnight Heat No. 14 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Lost Kids LLC; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Brent Faiyaz, All Mine | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 14th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “All Mine” by Brent Faiyaz, “All Mine”. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 16, 2023 ago
    Whitney Houston, "Testimony" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Whitney Houston, Testimony | Track Review 🎵

    Ahead of the posthumous gospel compilation, I Go To The Rock, the estate of Whitney Houston unveils the previously unreleased, “Testimony.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 15, 2023 ago
    Paramore, This Is Why [📷: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Paramore, This Is Why | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning band Paramore make a compelling return with their sixth studio album, This Is Why following a six-year hiatus.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 15, 2023 ago
     The O’Jays, “For The Love of Money”: Throwback Vibez No. 27 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    The O’Jays, For The Love of Money | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 27th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “For The Love of Money” by the iconic soul collective, The O’Jays.   

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 15, 2023 ago
    13 Songs Where The Need Is Real [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Maria from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Where The Need Is Real | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs Where The Need Is Real features music courtesy of The 1975, Doja Cat, James Blake, Patti LaBelle, and Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 15, 2023 ago
    The 1975, “Part of the Band”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 9 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dirty Hit; Conna Lee, Madelin Berry, anna-m. w., Johan Duran, RODNAE Productions via Pexels; Pete Linforth via Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    The 1975, Part of the Band | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘

    In the 9th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “Part of the Band” performed by The 1975.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 14, 2023 ago
    Pray: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Pray 🙏 | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Pray 🙏: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 13 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Chlöe, Luke Bryan, Madonna, Pusha T, and The Williams Brothers.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 14, 2023 ago
    OutKast, “Happy Valentine’s Day”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 7 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Arista; cottonbro studio via Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    OutKast, Happy Valentine’s Day | Rap BNGRZ 🔥

    In the 7th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “Happy Valentine’s Day,” performed by OutKast.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 14, 2023 ago

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