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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.
    Brian McKnight, “Back Seat (Gettin’ Down)”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 24 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, Motown, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]
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    Brian McKnight, “Back Seat (Gettin’ Down)” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    On the 24th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Back Seat (Gettin’ Down)” by Brian McKnight.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 29, 2022 ago
    Mary J. Blige, “Good Morning Gorgeous Remix” (Ft. H.E.R.) [📷: Mary Jane Productions Inc. / 300 Entertainment]
    Music

    Mary J. Blige, “Good Morning Gorgeous Remix” | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B artist Mary J. Blige taps Academy/Grammy-award winner H.E.R. for a compelling remix of “Good Morning Gorgeous.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 28, 2022 ago
    Rammstein, Zeit [📷: RAMMSTEIN GBR / Universal Music GmH]
    Music

    Rammstein, Zeit | Track Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ German metal collective Rammstein makes a compelling return with the reflective, thought-provoking single, “Zeit.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 28, 2022 ago
    Myylo, “Abercrombie & Fitch Boy” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Myylo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Myylo, “Abercrombie & Fitch Boy” | Track Review 🎵

    LGBTQ pop singer/songwriter Myylo pens a long-awaited song about thirsting for A&F boys on the hella fun “Abercrombie & Fitch Boy.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 28, 2022 ago
    Dark Funeral, “Let the Devil In”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 6 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Century Media, The Musical Hype, Paul Brennan on Pixabay, Pexels, Sebastian Ervi, SHVETS production, Vinícius Caricatte]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Dark Funeral, “Let the Devil In” | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘

    On the 6th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘, we explore the outlandishness behind the song “Let the Devil In” performed by Dark Funeral.  

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 28, 2022 ago
    Perfume Genius, “Your Body Changes Everything”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 14 (2022) [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, Matador, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Perfume Genius, “Your Body Changes Everything” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    On the 14th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Your Body Changes Everything” performed by Perfume Genius.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 28, 2022 ago
    🎧 Awesome Songs: March 2022 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, RODNAE Productions]
    Evergreen

    Awesome Songs: March 2022 | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 Awesome Songs: March 2022 features Camila Cabello, Florence + The Machine, Omar Apollo, Phife Dawg, & ROSALÍA.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 28, 2022 ago
    Russ Taff, “We Will Stand”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 12 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Word Entertainment, Zac Durant on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Russ Taff, “We Will Stand” | Sunday Refresh 🙏

    On the 12th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Russ Taff performing, “We Will Stand.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 27, 2022 ago
    Columns

    Ben E. King vs. Aretha Franklin | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    On the 12th edition of Head 2 Head (2022), Ben E. King and Aretha Franklin contend for the best rendition of “Don’t Play That Song.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 26, 2022 ago
    Sufjan Stevens, “Venus”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 13 (2022) [📷: 4AD Ltd, Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Sufjan Stevens, “Venus” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    On the 13th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Venus” performed by Sufjan Stevens.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 26, 2022 ago
    Lauryn Hill, “Tell Him”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 24 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, Ruffhouse]
    Columns

    Lauryn Hill, “Tell Him” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    On the 24th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Tell Him” by Lauryn Hill.  

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 25, 2022 ago
    Phife Dawg, “Nutshell Pt. 2”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 11 (2022) [📷: AWAL Recordings America, Inc., Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, The Musical Hype, Pexels, RODNAE Productions, Smokin’ Needles, WoodysMedia]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Phife Dawg, “Nutshell Pt. 2” | Rap BNGRZ 🔥

    On the 11th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2022), we break down the banger status of “Nutshell Pt. 2” performed by the late, great Phife Dawg.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 25, 2022 ago

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