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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.
    Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Superstar: Wacky Wednesday No. 42 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RSK Recording / Elektra Entertainment; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Superstar | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 42nd edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Superstar,” performed by Rainbow Kitten Surprise.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsOctober 15, 2025 ago
    15 Striking I-N In Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Hifen hifencamisetas from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Striking I-N In Songs | Playlist 🎧

    15 Striking I-N In Songs features songs by Cub Sport, Julien Baker & TORRES, Luke Combs, The Weeknd, Tyler Childers, and Whitechapel.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsOctober 15, 2025 ago
    Joey Lawrence, Nothin’ My Love Can’t Fix: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 40 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Joey Lawrence, Nothin’ My Love Can’t Fix | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 40th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Nothin’ My Love Can’t Fix” performed by Joey Lawrence.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsOctober 14, 2025 ago
    Commodores, Brick House: Throwback Vibez No. 164 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Commodores, Brick House | Throwback Vibez

    In the 164th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Brick House” by Motown funk, R&B, and soul collective, Commodores.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsOctober 14, 2025 ago
    Beats By AI, Straight In The Front Gay In The Back: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 81 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Beats By Ai Records; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
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    Beats By AI, Straight In The Front Gay In The Back | Midnight Heat

    In the 81st edition of Midnight Heat (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Straight In The Front Gay In The Back” by Beats By AI.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsOctober 14, 2025 ago
    Madison Beer, bittersweet [📷: Epic / Sing It Loud]
    Music

    Madison Beer, bittersweet | Song Review

    Gen-Z pop singer/songwriter Madison Beer compellingly shares her bittersweetness on her single, “bittersweet.”

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsOctober 13, 2025 ago
    JISOO & ZAYN, EYES CLOSED [📷: Warner]
    Music

    JISOO & ZAYN, EYES CLOSED | Song Review

    Collaborating for the first time, JISOO and ZAYN deliver an enjoyable, well-rounded pop duet with “EYES CLOSED.”

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsOctober 13, 2025 ago
    Madonna, Lucky Star: Throwback Vibez No. 163 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Madonna, Lucky Star | Throwback Vibez

    In the 163rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Lucky Star” by pop icon Madonna.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsOctober 13, 2025 ago
    13 More Songs Where Girls Like Girls (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Darina Belonogova, Monstera Production, Wayne Fotografias from Pexels; AcatXIo, CatsWithGlasses, Pete Linforth, Vika_Glitter from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Songs Where Girls Like Girls | Playlist 🎧

    13 More Songs Where Girls Like Girls features songs by Chappell Roan, Dove Cameron, Janelle Monáe, Kehlani, and Sophie B. Hawkins.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsOctober 13, 2025 ago
    Jonas Brothers, Lucky: Music Lifts No. 33 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jonas Brothers Recording, Limited Liability Company / Republic; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jonas Brothers, Lucky | Music Lifts

    In the 33rd edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by the Grammy-nominated pop collective Jonas Brothers performing “Lucky.”

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsOctober 12, 2025 ago
    Saja Boys, Soda Pop: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 82 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Republic; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Saja Boys, Soda Pop | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 82nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Soda Pop” performed by Saja Boys from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsOctober 12, 2025 ago
    Thelma Houston vs. The Communards: Head 2 Head No. 35 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; London Records Ltd, Motown; cottonbro studio, Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Thelma Houston vs. The Communards | Head 2 Head

    In the 35th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Thelma Houston and The Communards contend for the best rendition of “Don’t Leave Me This Way.”

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsOctober 11, 2025 ago

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