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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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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
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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.
    Damiano David, Zombie Lady: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 81 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Italy / Arista; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Damiano David, Zombie Lady | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 81st edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Zombie Lady” performed by Italian singer/songwriter Damiano David.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsOctober 11, 2025 ago
    The Irrepressibles, Ecstacy Homosexuality: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 82 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Of Naked Design; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    The Irrepressibles, Ecstacy Homosexuality | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 82nd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Ecstacy Homosexuality” performed by The Irrepressibles.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsOctober 10, 2025 ago
    Russ & 6LACK, Workin’ On Me: Dazzling Duets No. 19 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; DIEMON / LVRN / Interscope; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    RUSS & 6LACK, Workin On Me | Dazzling Duets

    In the 19th edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), do-it-all musician Russ and 6LACK collaborate on the five-minute-long “Workin On Me.”

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsOctober 10, 2025 ago
    Diana Ross, Touch Me In The Morning: Throwback Vibez No. 162 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Diana Ross, Touch Me In The Morning | Throwback Vibez

    In the 162nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Touch Me In The Morning” by Diana Ross.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsOctober 10, 2025 ago
    Utterly Thrilling Gay Songs, Vol. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Uriel Mont, Vinícius Vieira ft, Wayne Fotografias from Pexels; AcatXIo, Alexandra_Koch, ernestflowerss, Gerd Altmann, Sibling Yonten Phuntsok from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Utterly Thrilling Gay Songs, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

    Utterly Thrilling Gay Songs, Vol. 3 features songs by Ash Gordon & Alaska Thunderfuck, Donavan Burt, Eli, Juno Lev, Samuel Saint, and Super Cassette.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsOctober 10, 2025 ago
    The Kinks, A Well Respected Man: Throwback Vibez No. 161 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Kinks, A Well Respected Man | Throwback Vibez

    In the 161st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “A Well Respected Man” by The Kinks.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsOctober 9, 2025 ago
    The Beaches, Touch Myself: Midnight Heat No. 80 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Beaches / AWAL Recordings America, Inc; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Beaches, Touch Myself | Midnight Heat

    In the 80th edition of Midnight Heat (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Touch Myself” by The Beaches.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsOctober 9, 2025 ago
    NOJO & DigBar, Homosexual Friend: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 81 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; NOJO Hits; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    NOJO & DigBar, Homosexual Friend | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 81st edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Homosexual Friend” performed by NOJO and DigBar.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsOctober 8, 2025 ago
    The Communards, Don’t Leave Me This Way: Covers No. 31 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; London Records Ltd; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Communards, Don’t Leave Me This Way | COVERS

    In the 31st edition of COVERS (2025), The Communards deliver a compelling rendition of “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” popularized by Thelma Houston.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsOctober 8, 2025 ago
    d3r, 6arelyhuman & Pröz, zombies: Wacky Wednesday No. 41 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; euroboyz; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    d3r, 6arelyhuman & Pröz, zombies | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 41st edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “zombies,” performed by d3r, 6arelyhuman & Pröz.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsOctober 8, 2025 ago
    11 Morbidly Striking DEAD Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Hilary Clark from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Morbidly Striking DEAD Songs | Playlist 🎧

    11 Morbidly Striking DEAD Songs features songs by Architects, Black Sabbath, David Kushner, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and Tyler, The Creator.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsOctober 8, 2025 ago
    Queensrÿche, Silent Lucidity: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 39 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Queensrÿche, Silent Lucidity | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 39th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Silent Lucidity” performed by Queensrÿche.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsOctober 7, 2025 ago

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