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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.
    15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from The 1980s (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gabrielle Durant, Ron Lach from Pexels; AcatXIo, Artapixel, Patrick Schwarz, Victoria from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from The 1980s | Playlist 🎧

    15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from The 1980s features songs by Diana Ross, George Michael, Michael Jackson, Prince, Sade, and The B-52’s.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 25, 2025 ago
    The Weeknd, Open Hearts: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 68 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    The Weeknd, Open Hearts | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 68th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Open Hearts” performed by Grammy-winning R&B superstar, The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 24, 2025 ago
    Blondie vs. Miley Cyrus: Head 2 Head No. 28 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Blondie Music, Inc., RCA; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Blondie vs. Miley Cyrus | Head 2 Head

    In the 28th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Blondie and Miley Cyrus contend for the best rendition of “Heart of Glass.”

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 23, 2025 ago
    Crime Mob, Knuck If You Buck: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 67 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Reprise; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Crime Mob, Knuck If You Buck | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 67th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Knuck If You Buck” performed by Crime Mob.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 23, 2025 ago
    Ryan Cassata, Queer Love Outlaw: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 68 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Kill Rock Stars; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    Ryan Cassata, Queer Love Outlaw | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 68th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Queer Love Outlaw” performed by Ryan Cassata.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 22, 2025 ago
    Teddy Swims & Muni Long, Black & White: Dazzling Duets No. 12 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SWIMS Int. / Warner Records Inc.; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Teddy Swims & Muni Long, Black & White | Dazzling Duets

    In the 12th edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Teddy Swims and Muni Long collaborate on “Black & White.”

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 22, 2025 ago
    Phil Collins, Sussudio: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 134 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Philip Collins Ltd. / Rhino Entertainment Company; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Phil Collins, Sussudio | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 134th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Sussudio” by award-winning musical legend Phil Collins.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 22, 2025 ago
    Filthy Oldies Sure to Leave You Shook (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical HypeAntonio Friedemann, MYKOLA OSMACHKO from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Filthy Oldies Sure to Leave You Shook | Playlist 🎧

    13 Filthy Oldies Sure to Leave You Shook features songs by Bessie Smith, Harry Roy, Lil Johnson, Lucille Bogan, and Wynonie Harris.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 22, 2025 ago
    Lenny Kravitz, Are You Gonna Go My Way: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 133 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Virgin Records America, Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Lenny Kravitz, Are You Gonna Go My Way | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 133rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Are You Gonna Go My Way” by Lenny Kravitz.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 21, 2025 ago
    Stemin, Sexual Fantasy: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 66 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Stemin / Amber Music; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Stemin, Sexual Fantasy | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 66th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Sexual Fantasy” by Stemin.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 21, 2025 ago
    Tony Enos, Two Spirit: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 67 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Anthony R Enos III; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    Tony Enos, Two Spirit | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 67th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Two Spirit” performed by gay, Two Spirit, Native American musician, Tony Enos.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 20, 2025 ago
    Okay Kaya, Asexual Wellbeing: Wacky Wednesday No. 34 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jagjaguwar; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Okay Kaya, Asexual Wellbeing | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 34th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Asexual Wellbeing,” performed by Okay Kaya.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsAugust 20, 2025 ago

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