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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.
    Feng, YOLO: Music Lifts No. 10 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; DistroKid Records; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Feng, YOLO | Music Lifts

    In the 10th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Asian English rapper Feng performing “YOLO.”

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksMarch 1, 2026 ago
    Sabrina Carpenter, Goodbye: Bangerz N Bopz No. 18 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Island Records; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Sabrina Carpenter, Goodbye | Bangerz N Bopz

    In the 18th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Goodbye” performed by Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksMarch 1, 2026 ago
    Jennifer Rush vs. Céline Dion: Face Off No. 4 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc., Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jennifer Rush vs. Céline Dion | Face Off

    In the fourth edition of Face Off (2026), Jennifer Rush and Céline Dion face off for the best rendition of “The Power Of Love.”

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksFebruary 28, 2026 ago
    Labrinth, Debris: Bangerz N Bopz No. 17 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Labrinth, Debris | Bangerz N Bopz

    In the 17th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Debris” performed by British rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer, Labrinth.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksFebruary 28, 2026 ago
    Gustaph, Because of You: Beaming with Pride No. 17 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Gustaph, Because of You | Beaming with Pride

    In the 17th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Because of You” performed by Belgian singer, songwriter, and producer Gustaph.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksFebruary 27, 2026 ago
    The Weeknd & Playboi Carti, Timeless: Dazzling Duets No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic / UMG Recordings, Inc.; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Weeknd & Playboi Carti, Timeless | Dazzling Duets

    In the ninth edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), R&B singer-songwriter The Weeknd and rapper Playboi Carti collaborate on “Timeless.”

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksFebruary 27, 2026 ago
    Striking Bops from February 2026 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Striking Bops from February 2026 | Playlist

    Striking Bops from February 2026 features songs by Bentley Robles, Bleachers, Don Toliver, Feng, John Summit, Noah Kahan, Peaches, and Spilata.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksFebruary 27, 2026 ago
    Peaches, No Lube So Rude: Spicy Tunez No. 17 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kill Rock Stars; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Peaches, No Lube So Rude | Spicy Tunez

    In the 17th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “No Lube So Rude” by Peaches.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksFebruary 26, 2026 ago
    Lana Del Rey, White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter [📷: Lana Del Rey / Universal Music Operations Limited]
    Music

    Lana Del Rey, White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey released one of the most captivating songs of her career with “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter.”

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksFebruary 26, 2026 ago
    Tears For Fears, Advice For The Young At Heart: Throwback Vibez No. 25 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury Records Limited; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Tears For Fears, Advice For The Young At Heart | Throwback Vibez

    In the 25th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Advice For The Young Heart” by Tears For Fears.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksFebruary 26, 2026 ago
    RuPaul, Supermodel (You Better Work): Beaming with Pride No. 16 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Tommy Boy Music, LLC; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    RuPaul, Supermodel (You Better Work) | Beaming with Pride

    In the 16th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Supermodel (You Better Work)” performed by RuPaul.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksFebruary 25, 2026 ago
    Al Green, To Love Somebody: Covers No. 4 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Fat Possum Records; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Al Green, To Love Somebody | COVERS

    In the fourth edition of COVERS (2026), Al Green delivers a compelling rendition of “To Love Somebody,” originally performed by the Bee Gees.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksFebruary 25, 2026 ago

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