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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.
    Wild: 3 or 4 BOPS No. 17 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Wild | 3 or 4 BOPS

    In the 17th edition of 3 or 4 BOPS (2022), we select awesome songs that are associated with being WILD in some form or fashion.  

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 13, 2022 ago
    Rod Stewart, “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 59 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, WEA Records B.V]
    Columns

    Rod Stewart, “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 59th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” by Rod Stewart. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 13, 2022 ago
    15 Incredible Walk Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Chinmay Singh, Godisable Jacob, Humphrey Muleba, Lukas Rychvalsky, Pol Casahuga, Rodolfo Quirós, Sebastian Voortman, Vlad Bagacian, Yogendra Singh]
    Evergreen

    15 Incredible Walk Songs | Playlist 🎧

    15 Incredible Walk Songs features songs courtesy of August Alsina, The Black Keys, Imagine Dragons, Jagged Edge, Lou Reed & P!nk.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 13, 2022 ago
    Kanye West, “Can’t Tell Me Nothing”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 18 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, The Musical Hype, Pexels, RODNAE Productions, UMG Recordings, Inc., WoodysMedia]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Kanye West, “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” | Rap BNGRZ 🔥

    In the 18th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2022), we break down the banger status of “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” performed by Kanye West.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 12, 2022 ago
    Getting to Know… Anthems of Gomorrah: Interview No. 289 [📷: Alfred Derks from Pixabay, Anthems of Gomorrah, Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art from Pixabay, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Anthems of Gomorrah | Interview 🎤

    In the 289th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Floridian metal band, Anthems of Gomorrah.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 12, 2022 ago
    Lou Reed, “Walk on the Wild Side”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 12 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Conna Lee, Madelin Berry, The Musical Hype, Pexels, RCA, Sebastian Ervi, Vinícius Caricatte]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Lou Reed, “Walk on the Wild Side” | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘

    In the 12th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘, we explore the outlandishness behind the song “Walk on the Wild Side” performed by Lou Reed.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 12, 2022 ago
    Alive: 5ive Songs No. 36 (2022) [📷: Andrea Piacquadio, Bazzi, Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Def Jam, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, RCA, S-Curve, Universal Music]
    Evergreen

    Alive | 5ive Songs

    In the 36th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with being ALIVE in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 12, 2022 ago
    Sia, “Alive”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 2 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA]
    Columns

    Sia, “Alive” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 2nd edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by pop singer/songwriter Sia performing, “Alive.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 12, 2022 ago
    Scissor Sisters, “Any Which Way”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 52 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, Eko Agalarov, JJ Whitley, Jonas Wilson, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Polydor Ltd., Tazz Vaughn]
    Columns

    Scissor Sisters, “Any Which Way” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    In the 52nd edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Any Which Way” by Scissor Sisters.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 12, 2022 ago
    Jxckson, “Siren” [📷: Jxckson Music]
    LGBTQ

    Jxckson, “Siren” | Track Review 🎵

    Jxckson, the independent pop artist you need to be spinning, delivers a sickening new bop with “Sirens,” intact with a stellar music video.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 11, 2022 ago
    Ethan Bortnick, "Engravings" [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Ethan Bortnick, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Ethan Bortnick, “Engravings” | Track Review 🎵

    Child prodigy Ethan Bortnick is as good as advertised on his single, “Engravings,” exhibiting top-notch musicianship and talent.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 11, 2022 ago
    Kehlani, “everything”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 24 (2022) [📷: Anna Shvets, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, TSNMI]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Kehlani, “everything” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 24th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “everything” performed by Kehlani.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 11, 2022 ago

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