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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.
    Tyler, The Creator, Sugar On My Tongue: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 69 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Tyler, The Creator, Sugar On My Tongue | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 69th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Sugar On My Tongue” by Tyler, The Creator.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 2, 2025 ago
    The Kid LAROI, “SHE DON’T NEED TO KNOW” [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    The Kid LAROI, SHE DON’T NEED TO KNOW | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated Australian pop artist The Kid LAROI brings ample swagger to the short but sweet single, “SHE DON’T NEED TO KNOW.”

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsSeptember 1, 2025 ago
    The Archies, Sugar, Sugar: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No.139 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Calendar; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Archies, Sugar, Sugar | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 139th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Sugar, Sugar” by American fictional rock band, The Archies.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsSeptember 1, 2025 ago
    13 Rad Fitting, Clothing-Related Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Daria Liudnaya, Edmond Dantès, fauxels, Luân Phan, Michael Obstoj, Tazz Vaughn, TMA Management from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Rad Fitting, Clothing-Related Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Rad Fitting, Clothing-Related Songs features songs by Kane Brown, Kehlani, KETTAMA, Kim Petras, Leon Thomas, and Lizzo.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsSeptember 1, 2025 ago
    Tyler, The Creator, I’ll Take Care of You: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 70 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Tyler, The Creator, I’ll Take Care of You | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 70th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “I’ll Take Care Of You” performed by Tyler, The Creator featuring Yebba.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 31, 2025 ago
    The Cranberries vs. ILLENIUM: Head 2 Head No. 29 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Illenium LLC, UMG Recordings, Warner; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Cranberries vs. ILLENIUM | Head 2 Head

    In the 29th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Cranberries and ILLENIUM contend for the best rendition of “Zombie.”

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 30, 2025 ago
    SAILORR, BITCHES BREW: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 69 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; BuVision; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    SAILORR, BITCHES BREW | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 69th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “BITCHES BREW” performed by SAILORR.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 30, 2025 ago
    Benjamin, Lokki: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 70 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Warner Music Finland; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Benjamin, Lokki | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 70th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Lokki” performed by Finnish pop artist Benjamin.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 29, 2025 ago
    Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams, Too Much, Too Little, Too Late: Dazzling Duets No. 13 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; John Mat; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay
    Columns

    Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams, Too Much, Too Little, Too Late | Dazzling Duets

    In the 13th edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams collaborate on “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late.”

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 29, 2025 ago
    Pat Benatar, Heartbreaker: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 138 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Pat Benatar, Heartbreaker | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 138th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Heartbreaker” by rock singer extraordinaire Pat Benatar.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 29, 2025 ago
    13 Songs That Go Incredibly HARD, Part 1 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; TMA Management from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Go Incredibly HARD, Part 1 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs That Go Incredibly HARD, Part 1 features songs by Alexander 23, Brandon Lake x Jelly Roll, Chicago, Donna Summer, Kendrick Lamar & Scissor Sisters.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 29, 2025 ago
    The Deele, Shoot ‘Em Up Movies: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No.137 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Unidisc Music Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Deele, Shoot ‘Em Up Movies | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 137th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Shoot ‘Em Up Movies” by The Deele.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 28, 2025 ago

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