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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.
    Aretha Franklin, “On Our Way”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 2 (2022) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Aretha Franklin, “On Our Way” | Sunday Refresh 🙏

    On the 2nd edition of Sunday Refresh (2022), we’re uplifted by Aretha Franklin performing, “On Our Way.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 9, 2022 ago
    Willie Nelson, “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 3 [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Willie Nelson, “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    On the 3rd edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other” performed by Willie Nelson.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 8, 2022 ago
    Adele: 3 or 4 Bops No. 1 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Melted Stone, The Musical Hype, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay, XL Recordings]
    Evergreen

    Adele | 3 or 4 BOPS

    On the 1st edition of 3 or 4 BOPS (2022), we select four of the greatest songs from the award-winning British pop star, Adele.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 7, 2022 ago
    Serge Gainsbourg & Charlotte Gainsbourg, “Lemon Incest”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 2 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, TheDigitalArtist, inna mikitas, Isabela Catão, Jonathan Nenemann, Mercury Music Group, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn, Victoria Borodinova, zzzvector]
    Columns

    Serge Gainsbourg, Lemon Incest | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

    On the 2nd edition of Controversial Tunes (2022), we explore the controversy behind “Lemon Incest” by Serge Gainsbourg & Charlotte Gainsbourg.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 7, 2022 ago
    Erasure, “A Little Respect”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 2 (2022) [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Sire]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Erasure, “A Little Respect” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    On the 2nd edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “A Little Respect” performed by Erasure.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 7, 2022 ago
    Jet, “Cold Hard Bitch”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 2 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Elektra, The Musical Hype, Paul Brennan on Pixabay, Pexels, Sebastian Ervi, SHVETS production, Vinícius Caricatte]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Jet, “Cold Hard B***h” | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘

    On the 2nd edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 (2022), we explore the outlandishness behind the song “Cold Hard B***h” performed by Jet. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 7, 2022 ago
    🎧 One Hella Cold List of Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gantas Vaičiulėnas, James Wheeler, Kateryna Babaieva, Maria Orlova, Michael Shannon via Unsplash, Mohan Reddy, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Ruvim Miksanskiy, Victoria Borodinova, Yaroslav Shuraev]
    Evergreen

    One Hella Cold List of Songs | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 One Hella Cold List of Songs features music courtesy of The Chi-Lites, Chris Stapleton, Dua Lipa, Elton John, Jet & Migos.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 7, 2022 ago
    The Chi-Lites, “The Coldest Days of My Life”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 1 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Brunswick Record Corp, cotton bro, The Musical Hype]
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    The Chi-Lites, “The Coldest Days of My Life” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    On the 1st edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “The Coldest Days of My Life” by The Chi-Lites. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 6, 2022 ago
    Young Thug, “Bubbly”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 3 [📷: 300 Entertainment / Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, The Musical Hype, Pexels, RODNAE Productions, WoodysMedia]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Young Thug, “Bubbly” | Rap BNGRZ 🔥

    On the 3rd edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2022), we break down the banger status of “Bubbly” performed by Young Thug.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 6, 2022 ago
    Nas’ Magic Debuts Modestly: Scanning the Charts 📉 No. 1 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Danny Santamaria Osorio, Mass Appeal, Mediamodifier, The Musical Hype, pinkzebra, Pixabay]
    Columns

    Nas’ Magic Debuts Modestly | Scanning the Charts 📉

    Scanning the Charts (1/8/22): Adele remains a force, Nas debuts modestly, while Mariah Carey sees her popular Christmas hit top the Hot 100 once again.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 6, 2022 ago
    Pluto: 5ive Songs No 1 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, VOLLEX]
    Evergreen

    Pluto | 5ive Songs

    On the 1st edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with Pluto in some form or fashion. elcome to 5ive Songs, where we keep things short and sweet – no extra calories or needless fluff! There’s a theme/topic, five songs, and a short blurb.  Yes, Read more

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 5, 2022 ago
    Carly Rae Jepsen, “Party for One”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 3 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]
    Columns

    Carly Rae Jepsen, “Party for One” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    On the 3rd edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Party for One” by Carly Rae Jepsen. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 4, 2022 ago

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