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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.
    Al Green, “Lay It Down”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 46 (2022) [📷: Blue Note, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]
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    Al Green, “Lay It Down” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    In the 46th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the sexy vibes behind, “Lay It Down” by soul icon, Al Green.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 16, 2022 ago
    Pharrell Williams, “Cash in Cash Out” (Ft. 21 Savage & Tyler, The Creator) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Pharrell Williams, “Cash in Cash Out” | Track Review 🎵

    Pharrell Williams taps fellow Grammy winners 21 Savage & Tyler, The Creator for the knocking rap banger, “Cash in Cash Out.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 15, 2022 ago
    Music

    Joji, “Glimpse of Us” | Track Review 🎵

    Versatile Japanese musician Joji delivers one of the year’s most gorgeous songs with his authentic, honest, and relatable ballad, “Glimpse of Us.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 15, 2022 ago
    Music

    Lizzo, “Grrrls” | Track Review 🎵

    Although initially plagued by the controversy of an ableist slur, Lizzo atones for her wrongs & delivers a respectable, female empowerment anthem with “Grrrls.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 15, 2022 ago
    Frankie Goes To Hollywood, “Krisco Kisses”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 21 (2022) [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, ZTT Records Limited]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Frankie Goes To Hollywood, “Krisco Kisses” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    On the 21st edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Krisco Kisses” performed by Frankie Goes To Hollywood.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 14, 2022 ago
    Getting to Know… The 3148s: Interview No. 280 [📷: The 3148s, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, No-longer-here, OpenClipart-Vectors]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… The 3148s | Interview 🎤

    In the 280th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Detroit four-piece rock collective, The 3148s.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 14, 2022 ago
    Jxckson & Sevenths, “Ready 4 Love? (Sevenths Remix)” [📷:Jxckson Music]
    LGBTQ

    Jxckson & Sevenths, “Ready 4 Love? (Sevenths Remix)” | Track Review

    Austin-based queer pop artist Jxckson links up with English music producer Sevenths for an incredible remix of his 2020 single “Ready for Love?”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 14, 2022 ago
    Whitney Houston, “How Will I Know”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 48 (2022) [📷: Arista, Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]
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    Whitney Houston, “How Will I Know” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 48th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 14, 2022 ago
    Lucky Daye, “Feels Like”: After Dark No. 45 (2022) [: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Keep Cool, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Tazz Vaughn]
    Columns

    Lucky Daye, “Feels Like” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    In the 45th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Feels Like by Lucky Daye. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 14, 2022 ago
    Getting to Know… Ambassadors of Eternity: Interview No. 279 [📷: Ambassadors of Eternity, Anu Tuoriniemi, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, No-longer-here, OpenClipart-Vectors]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Ambassadors of Eternity | Interview 🎤

    In our 279th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we are treated to an engaging interview from atmospheric, alternative rock band, Ambassadors of Eternity.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 13, 2022 ago
    Demi Lovato, "Skin of My Teeth" [📷: Brent Faulkner, Island, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Demi Lovato, “SKIN OF MY TEETH” | Track Review 🎵

    Demi Lovato transforms into a pop-punk superstar on the brutally honest “SKIN OF MY TEETH,” the promo single from HOLY FVCK. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 13, 2022 ago
    Osvaldo Supino, "Gold" [📷: Osvaldo Supino]
    LGBTQ

    Osvaldo Supino, “Gold” | Track Review 🎵

    Independent Italian pop musician Osvaldo Supino returns with his second single of 2022, the uplifting and inspired “Gold.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 13, 2022 ago

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