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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.
    Joji, SMITHEREENS [📷: 88rising / Warner]
    Album 💿

    Joji, SMITHEREENS | Album Review 💿

    Joji continues to exhibit his transformation into a gifted, truly intriguing musician on his short but utterly sweet, nine-track album, SMITHEREENS. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 8, 2022 ago
    Keep it G: 5ive Songs No. 67 (2022) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, CMG, Interscope, MJJ Productions, Inc., The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Tommy Boy, Top Dawg, WoodysMedia via Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Keep it G | 5ive Songs

    In the 67th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that KEEP IT G in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 8, 2022 ago
    Brenda Russell, “Piano In The Dark”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 107 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Columns

    Brenda Russell, Piano In The Dark | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 107th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Piano In The Dark” by R&B singer/songwriter, Brenda Russell.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 8, 2022 ago
    Latto, “Big Energy”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 83 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Foundry Co, John lucas, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Streamcut, Tazz Vaughn]
    Columns

    Latto, “Big Energy” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    In the 83rd edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Big Energy” by rapper, Latto. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 8, 2022 ago
    Getting to Know… River Stole Gods: Interview No. 315 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art, luis2500gx, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, OpenClipart-Vectors]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Rivers Stole Gods | Interview 🎤

    In the 315th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from progressive metalcore collective, River Stole Gods.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 7, 2022 ago
    BROCKHAMPTON, "Big Pu**y" [📷: Question Everything, Inc. / RCA]
    LGBTQ

    BROCKHAMPTON, “Big Pu**y” | Track Review 🎵

    BROCKHAMPTON drops a wild, unexpected, Kevin Abstract-only track with “Big Pu**y,” which serves as the promo single for their final album.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 7, 2022 ago
    James Taylor, “Fire and Rain”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 106 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Rhino]
    Columns

    James Taylor, “Fire and Rain” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 106th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Fire and Desire” by Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, James Taylor.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 7, 2022 ago
    Luke Bryan, “Prayin’ In A Deer Stand” [📷: Row Crop / UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Music

    Luke Bryan, “Prayin’ In A Deer Stand” | Track Review 🎵

    Country musician Luke Bryan is back with  “Prayin’ In A Deer Stand,” a single that plays well to his fan base (and southerners), without moving the needle.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 7, 2022 ago
    Selena Gomez, “My Mind & Me” [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Selena Gomez, “My Mind & Me” | Track Review 🎵

    Selena Gomez delivers a brief, personal, and relatable single in “My Mind & Me,” which sheds light on mental health issues.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 7, 2022 ago
    Yung Gravy, “Dancing In The Rain”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 26 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Epic, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Republic]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Yung Gravy, “Dancing In The Rain” | Rap BNGRZ 🔥

    In the 26th  edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2022), we break down the banger status of “Dancing in the Rain” performed by Yung Gravy.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 7, 2022 ago
    14 Songs Where the Bag Dominates [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Adam Wilson on Unsplash, Andrea Piacquadio, Dmitriy Frantsev on Unsplash, Elias de Carvalho, fontgenerator.com, ge yonk, Godisable Jacob, Marlene Leppänen, Pexels, Tamara Bellis on Unsplash, Zura Modebadze]
    Evergreen

    14 Songs Where the Bag Dominates | Playlist 🎧

    14 Songs Where the Bag Dominates features music courtesy of bbno$, Cardi B, MAX, Polo G, and  Red Hot Chili Peppers.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 7, 2022 ago
    Ray Charles, “There’ll Be No Peace Without All Men as One”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 35 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tangerine]
    Columns

    Ray Charles, “There’ll Be No Peace Without All Men as One” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 35th edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by Ray Charles performing, “There’ll Be No Peace Without All Men as One.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 6, 2022 ago

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