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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.
    Zayn, “Sweat”: After Dark No. 31 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, RCA]
    Columns

    Zayn, Sweat | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    On the 31st edition of After Dark (2021), we explore the naughty and utterly sexual vibes behind, “Sweat” by Zayn.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 2, 2021 ago
    The Weather Girls, “It’s Raining Men”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 7 [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, CBS, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    The Weather Girls, It’s Raining Men | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    On the 7th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2021), we highlight the song, “It’s Raining Men” performed by The Weather Girls.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 1, 2021 ago
    Conan Gray, “Telepath” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Republic]
    Music

    Conan Gray, Telepath | Track Review 🎵

    ‘Telepathic’ pop standout Conan Gray comes through strong on his slick, relatable love-oriented single, “Telepath.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 1, 2021 ago
    Alicia Keys, "Best of Me" [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, RCA]
    Music

    Alicia Keys, Best of Me | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys continues to chase a vibe on singles “Best of Me (Originals)” and “Best of Me (Unlocked).”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 1, 2021 ago
    Teddy Pendergrass, “Turn Off the Lights”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 8 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, Sony Music Entertainment]
    Columns

    Teddy Pendergrass, Turn Off the Lights | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    On the 8th edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on “Turn Off the Lights” by late soul artist, Teddy Pendergrass. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 1, 2021 ago
    🎧 11 Songs You Surely Must Turn Up [📷: Brent Faulkner, Miguel Á. Padriñán, The Musical Hype, Rachel Claire]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs You Surely Must Turn Up | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 11 Songs You Surely Must Turn Up features Adele, Cher, DJ Snake + Lil Jon, Janelle Monáe & Metallica.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 1, 2021 ago
    Shirley Caesar, “He’ll Do It Again”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 25 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Word Entertainment, Zac Durant on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Shirley Caesar, He’ll Do It Again | Sunday Refresh 🙏

    On the 25th edition of Sunday Refresh (2021), we’re uplifted by gospel legend Pastor Shirley Caesar performing, “He’ll Do It Again.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 31, 2021 ago
    Don’t Be Too Scared of These 13 Songs 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Designecologist, A Koolshooter, lilartsy, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Don’t Be Too Scared of These 13 Songs | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 Don’t Be Too Scared of These 13 Songs features ICE NINE KILLS, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd & Whitechapel.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 31, 2021 ago
    Metallica vs. Miley Cyrus: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 34 [📷: Blackened Recordings Inc., Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, Mercury, The Musical Hype, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Metallica vs. Miley Cyrus | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    On the 34th edition of Head 2 Head, Metallica and Miley Cyrus contend for the best rendition of “Nothing Else Matters.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 30, 2021 ago
    Getting to Know… Baytrees: Interview No. 219 🎤 [📷: Baytrees, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Baytrees | Interview 🎤

    On the 219th interview on The Musical Hype, we get the inside scoop on the Brixton four-piece band, Baytrees.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 30, 2021 ago
    Starland Vocal Band, “Afternoon Delight”: After Dark No. 30 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Starland Vocal Band, Afternoon Delight | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    On the 30th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Afternoon Delight” by Starland Vocal Band.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 30, 2021 ago
    Getting to Know… Roy Niv: Interview No. 218 🎤 [📷: Roy Niv, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Roy Niv | Interview 🎤

    For the 218th Q&A on The Musical Hype, we get the inside scoop from actor/musician Roy Niv, who fills us in on current & future musical endeavors.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 29, 2021 ago

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