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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.
    Joshua Bassett, Sad Songs In A Hotel Room [📷: Warner]
    Album 💿

    Joshua Bassett, Sad Songs In A Hotel Room | Album Review 💿

    In Sad Songs In A Hotel Room, Joshua Bassett opens up about pain, sadness, and trauma, transforming his personal issues into a sweet, relatable musical soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 28, 2022 ago
    15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 5 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro via Pexels, The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 5 | Playlist 🎧

    15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 5 features Barry White, Kate Bush, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, and Thomas Dolby.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 28, 2022 ago
    Count: 5ive Songs No. 55 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pexels, Pixabay, Yan Krukov]
    Evergreen

    Count | 5ive Songs

    In the 55th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with the word COUNT in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 27, 2022 ago
    Jake Giles, “Glory Hole”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 28 (2022) [📷: Alexandra_Koch, Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, OctoLimbs Music, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Jake Giles, “Glory Hole” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 28th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Glory Hole” performed by up-and-coming musician, Jake Giles.  

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 27, 2022 ago
    ShyBoy, “Sex Doll”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 72 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Foundry Co, John lucas, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, The Spaceman Agency LLC, Tazz Vaughn]
    Columns

    ShyBoy, “Sex Doll” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    In the 72nd edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Sex Doll” by ShyBoy. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 27, 2022 ago
    SG Lewis, "Vibe Like This" [📷: Jasmine Music Limited / PMR]
    Music

    SG Lewis, “Vibe Like This” | Track Review 🎵

    SG Lewis, Ty Dolla $ign & Lucky Daye make a formidable team on “Vibe Like This,” a single from Lewis’ sophomore LP, AudioLust & HigherLove.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 26, 2022 ago
    Moneybagg Yo, “Blow” [📷: CMG/N-Less/Interscope]
    Music

    Moneybagg Yo, “Blow” | Track Review 🎵

    Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo delivers a surefire banger with his confident, hard-nosed, and unapologetic single, “Blow.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 26, 2022 ago
    Lil Nas X, "Star Walkin'" [📷: Columbia]
    LGBTQ

    Lil Nas X, “STAR WALKIN’” | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning pop artist Lil Nas X delivers another intriguing record with “STAR WALKIN’ (League of Legends Worlds Anthem).”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 26, 2022 ago
    Sam Smith (Ft. Kim Petras), “Unholy” [📷: Capitol]
    LGBTQ

    Sam Smith, Unholy | Track Review 🎵

    Decorated pop musician Sam Smith taps Kim Petras for “Unholy,” a single that’s totally different from everything else they’ve released.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 26, 2022 ago
    Getting to Know… Cody James: Interview No. 306 [: Brent Faulkner, Cody James, Darkmoon_Art, luis2500gx, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, OpenClipart-Vectors]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Cody James | Interview 🎤

    In the 306th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from a do-it-all, Wisconsin-based pop/rock solo artist, Cody James.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 26, 2022 ago
    11 Incredible JUST Songs, Vol. 2 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    11 Incredible JUST Songs, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    11 Incredible JUST Songs, Vol. 2 features Biz Markie, Cyndi Lauper, Louis Tomlinson, Teyana Taylor & Weyes Blood.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 26, 2022 ago
    Timothy Wright, “Count Your Blessings”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 21 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Atlanta International, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Columns

    Timothy Wright, “Count Your Blessings” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 21st edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by Timothy Wright & The Concert Choir performing, “Count Your Blessings.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 25, 2022 ago

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