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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.
    Meek Mill, “Sharing Locations” (Ft. Lil Durk & Lil Baby) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Maybach Music Group, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Meek Mill, Sharing Locations | Track Review 🎵

    Although there’s star power on “Sharing Locations,” the collab between Meek Mill, Lil Durk & Lil Baby still leaves something to be desired.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 30, 2021 ago
    Kacey Musgraves, "Justified" [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Music

    Kacey Musgraves, Justified | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy winning country artist Kacey Musgraves makes an appealing return with “Justified,” the promo single from Star-Crossed.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 30, 2021 ago
    Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: August 2021 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Bryan Catota from Pexels, The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: August 2021 | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: August 2021 features Badflower, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Lizzo, Red Velvet & The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 30, 2021 ago
    The Jackson Southernaires, “He Keeps on Blessing Me” : Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 16 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Malaco, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Jackson Southernaires, He Keeps on Blessing Me | Sunday Refresh 🙏

    On the 16th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by gospel collective The Jackson Southernaires performing, “He Keeps on Blessing Me.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 29, 2021 ago
    Nina Simone vs. Donny Hathaway vs. Aretha Franklin: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 25 [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Sony Music Entertainment, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Nina Simone vs. Donny Hathaway vs. Aretha Franklin | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    On the 25th edition of Head 2 Head, we have a hard-fought, three-way battle between Nina Simone, Donny Hathaway & Aretha Franklin.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 28, 2021 ago
    FUCKBOY: 3BOPS No. 58 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay, Zeny Zinedinov]
    Evergreen

    F***boy | 3BOPS

    On the 58th edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with a F***BOY in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 27, 2021 ago
    Getting to Know… Prospect: Interview 202 🎤 [📷: Arnesen Photography, Prospect, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Prospect | Interview 🎤

    For our 202nd Q&A on The Musical Hype, we get the scoop from Norwegian “energetic hard rock” band, Prospect.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 26, 2021 ago
    Iron Maiden, "Stratego" [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Sanctuary]
    Music

    Iron Maiden, Stratego | Track Review 🎵

    Iconic heavy metal/hard rock band Iron Maiden continues to compel on “Stratego,” the second single from their 17th LP, Senjutsu.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 26, 2021 ago
    Badflower, "Fukboi" [📷: Big Machine, Brent Faulkner, John Varvatos, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Badflower, F*kboi | Track Review 🎵

    Josh Katz and Badflower continue to impress on the explicitly titled “F*kboi,” the third advance single from This is How the World Ends.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 26, 2021 ago
    13 Q Songs: No Rhyme or Reason 🎧 [📷: Alice Alinari on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, Jakayla Toney on Unsplash, JL G from Pixabay, Kristina Flour on Unsplash, Markus Winkler on Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Simone Secci on Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    13 Q Songs: No Rhyme or Reason | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 13 Q Songs: No Rhyme or Reason features music courtesy of Bad Bunny, The Killers, Pop Smoke, Red Velvet, and Tori Kelly.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 26, 2021 ago
    Badflower, "Don't Hate Me" [📷: Big Machine, Brent Faulkner, John Varvatos, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Badflower, Don’t Hate Me | Track Review 🎵

    L.A. alt-rock band Badflower don’t miss a beat on “Don’t Hate Me,” the second single from sophomore LP, This is How the World Ends.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 25, 2021 ago
    Ed Sheeran, “Visiting Hours” [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Ed Sheeran, Visiting Hours | Track Review 🎵

    Ed Sheeran shines on “Visiting Hours” the second single from = (Equals) written in remembrance of late music exec, Michael Gudinski.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 25, 2021 ago

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