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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.
    11 Songs That Stick to the Plan [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Andrea Piacquadio, Anna Shvets, fauxels, Ketut Subiyanto, Michael Burrows, Startup Stock Photos]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs That Stick to the Plan | Playlist 🎧

    11 Songs That Stick to the Plan features music from Britney Spears, Drake, Hozier, Megan Thee Stallion & Travis Scott.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 29, 2022 ago
    Getting to Know Wild Horse: Interview No. 284 [📷: Alfred Derks from Pixabay, Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Wild Horse]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Wild Horse | Interview 🎤

    In the 284th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from East Sussex indie band, Wild Horse – yeehaw!

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 28, 2022 ago
    Mistakes: 5ive Songs No. 32 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Mistakes | 5ive Songs

    In the 32nd edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with MISTAKES in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 28, 2022 ago
    Blu Cantrell, “Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops!)”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 51 (2022) [📷: Arista, Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Blu Cantrell, “Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops!)” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 51st edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops!)” by Blu Cantrell. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 28, 2022 ago
    Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes vs. Anthony Hamilton: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 24 (2022) [📷: BMG Rights Management, Brent Faulkner, Epic, Layers, The Musical Hype, My Music Box, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Valentin Tikhonov]
    Columns

    Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes vs. Anthony Hamilton | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    On the 24th edition of Head 2 Head (2022), Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes and Anthony Hamilton contend for the best respective song.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 28, 2022 ago
    Getting to Know… Ryan David Orr: Interview No. 283 [📷: Alfred Derks from Pixabay, Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Ryan David Orr]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Ryan David Orr | Interview 🎤

    In the 283rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from solo artist Ryan David Orr.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 28, 2022 ago
    Getting to Know… The Grym Sins: Interview No. 282 [📷: Alfred Derks from Pixabay, Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art from Pixabay, The Grym Sins, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… The Grym Sins | Interview 🎤

    In the 282nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the four-piece, West Virginia hard rock band, The Grym Sins.

    By the musical hype, 4 years ago
    15 Marvelous Songs That Lead the WAY [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Andrea Piacquadio, digital designer from Pixabay, Gustavo Fring, William Fortunato, Yuri_B from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Marvelous Songs That Lead the WAY | Playlist 🎧

    15 Marvelous Songs That Lead the WAY features Alicia Keys, Aloe Blacc, Lady Gaga, Marvin Sapp & Queens of the Stone Age.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 27, 2022 ago
    Sub Urban, HIVE [📷 : Warner]
    Album 💿

    Sub Urban, HIVE | Album Review 💿

    Sub Urban (Daniel Virgil Maisonneuve) does a fine job introducing himself to the world on his short but potent debut album, HIVE.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 25, 2022 ago
    Beyoncé, “Break My Soul” [📷: Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia]
    Music

    Beyoncé, “Break My Soul” | Track Review 🎵

    Beyoncé starts off her highly anticipated RENAISSANCE with an energetic, house-driven, summer pop/R&B joint, “Break My Soul.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 21, 2022 ago
    Shalamar, “The Second Time Around”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 50 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Unidisc Music Inc.]
    Music

    Shalamar, “The Second Time Around” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 50th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “The Second Time Around” by Shalamar.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 21, 2022 ago
    Miguel, “Adorn ”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 47 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Tazz Vaughn]
    Columns

    Miguel, “Adorn” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    In the 47th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Adorn” by Miguel.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 21, 2022 ago

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