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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.
    Star ⭐: 5ive Songs No. 84 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Star ⭐ | 5ive Songs

    On the 84th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with a STAR ⭐ or STARS ⭐⭐ in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 12, 2021 ago
    John Lennon, “Imagine”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 31 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, EMI, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    John Lennon, Imagine | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

    On the 31st edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Imagine” by John Lennon.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 12, 2021 ago
    Ciara, “Ride”: After Dark No. 24 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, LaFace, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Ciara, Ride | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    On the 24th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Ride” by Ciara.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 12, 2021 ago
    Culture Club, “Karma Chameleon”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 3 [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Virgin]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Culture Club, Karma Chameleon | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    On the 3rd edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2021), we highlight the song, “Karma Chameleon” performed by Culture Club.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 11, 2021 ago
    24kGoldn, “Prada” (Ft. Lil Tecca) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Records Label LLC]
    Music

    24kGoldn, Prada | Track Review 🎵

    24kGoldn, assisted by Lil Tecca, ‘ball out’ on “Prada,” a short, sweet, and expectedly shallow melodic rap single.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 11, 2021 ago
    PinkPantheress, "I must apologise" [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Parlophone]
    Music

    PinkPantheress, I must apologise | Track Review 🎵

    Viral British pop artist PinkPanthress exhibits potential on “I must apologise,” The fifth single from her debut mixtape to hell with it.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 11, 2021 ago
    Boyz II Men, “End of the Road”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 4 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, Motown, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Boyz II Men, End of the Road | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 4th edition of Throwback Vibez, we explore, recollect and reflect on “End of the Road” by Boyz II Men.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 11, 2021 ago
    Måneskin, “MAMMAMIA” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Måneskin, MAMMAMIA | Track Review 🎵

    Italian rock band Måneskin shine on their raunch, unapologetic single, “MAMMAMIA.” They also, defend themselves, believe it or not.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 11, 2021 ago
    13 Songs That Explore Mortality (In Some Form or Fashion) 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Cottonbro, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Yuri_B]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Explore Mortality… | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 13 Songs That Explore Mortality (In Some Form or Fashion) features Badflower, Bob Dylan, James Blunt, Jhené Aiko, The Killers & Lil Nas X.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 11, 2021 ago
    Richard Smallwood, “Total Praise”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 22 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash, Zomba]
    Columns

    Richard Smallwood, Total Praise | Sunday Refresh 🙏

    On the 22nd edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Richard Smallwood and Vision performing, “Total Praise.” elcome to Sunday Refresh 🙏, a column that seeks to highlight inspirational songs to uplift the spirit.  These tracks that appear on Sunday Refresh may or may not be faith-based or religious; the Read more

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 10, 2021 ago
    Kacey Musgraves, Star-crossed [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc. / MCA Nashville]
    Album 💿

    Kacey Musgraves, star-crossed | Album Review 💿

    On Star-crossed, Kacey Musgraves does a fine job executing a divorce album, and continues expanding (or distancing herself from) country.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 9, 2021 ago
    Gladys Knight vs. Alicia Keys: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 31 [📷: Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, Motown, The Musical Hype, RCA, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Gladys Knight vs. Alicia Keys | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    On the 31st edition of Head 2 Head, Gladys Knight & The Pips and Alicia Keys contend for the best rendition of “If I Were Your Woman.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 9, 2021 ago

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