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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.
    Finish: 3BOPS No. 65 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, RUN 4 FFWPU via Pexels, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Finish | 3BOPS

    On the 65th edition of 3BOPS (2021), we select three awesome songs that are associated with the word FINISH in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 19, 2021 ago
    Nirvana, “Rape Me”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 5 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Geffen, The Musical Hype, Paul Brennan on Pixabay, Pexels, Sebastian Ervi, SHVETS production, Vinícius Caricatte]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Nirvana, R*pe Me | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘

    On the 5th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘, we explore the outlandishness behind the song “R*pe Me” performed by Nirvana.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 19, 2021 ago
    Simple: 5ive Songs No. 86 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Jeff Burroughs, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Simple | 5ive Songs

    On the 86th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word SIMPLE in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 19, 2021 ago
    Pink Sweat$, “I Feel Good” [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Pink Sweat$, I Feel Good | Track Review 🎵

    Philly standout Pink Sweat$ (David Bowden) delivers a surefire bop and vibe on the brief but potent single, “I Feel Good.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 19, 2021 ago
    Trippie Redd, “Finish Line”: After Dark No. 26 [📷: 10K Projects, 1400 Entertainment, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Trippie Redd, Finish Line | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    On the 26th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Finish Line” by Trippie Redd.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 19, 2021 ago
    Ryan Beatty, “Genesis”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 4 [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Ryan Beatty, Genesis | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    On the 4th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2021), we highlight the LGBTQ bop, “Genesis” performed by Ryan Beatty.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 18, 2021 ago
    Eric Benét, “Spend My Life with You”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 5 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, Warner]
    Columns

    Eric Benét, Spend My Life with You | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    On the 5th edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on, “Spend My Life with You” performed by Eric Benét featuring Tamia.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 18, 2021 ago
    Walker Hayes, “U Gurl” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Monument, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Sony Music Entertainment]
    Music

    Walker Hayes, U Gurl | Track Review 🎵

    Fresh off the success of the ‘Applebee’s song,’ Walker Hayes strikes while the fire is hot on the infectious “U Gurl.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 18, 2021 ago
    Stromae, “Santé” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Monsaert Label, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Polydor]
    Music

    Stromae, Santé | Track Review 🎵

    Belgian musician extraordinaire Stromae makes a brilliant return with single “Santé,” his first new music in eight years.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 18, 2021 ago
    Adele, "Easy on Me" [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Melted Stone, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Adele, Easy on Me | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning pop artist Adele returns formidably on “Easy on Me,” a personal promo single from her anticipated fourth studio album, 30.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 18, 2021 ago
    13 Intriguing Songs Fixated on Time ⏰ 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Intriguing Songs Fixated on Time ⏰ | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 13 Intriguing Songs Fixated on Time ⏰ features BJ The Chicago Kid, Brandi Carlile, Harry Styles, Kacey Musgraves & SG Lewis.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 18, 2021 ago
    Doug Williams & Joe Ligon, “Living Testimony”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 23 (2021) [📷: Blackberry, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Doug Williams & Joe Ligon, Living Testimony | Sunday Refresh 🙏

    On the 23rd edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Doug Williams & Joe Ligon performing, “Living Testimony.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 17, 2021 ago

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