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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.
    Joshua Bassett, “Crisis” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Warner]
    LGBTQ

    Joshua Bassett, “Crisis” | Track Review 🎵

    Though overshadowed by noise about everything else but music, the talented Joshua Bassett delivers on his honest single, “Crisis.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsDecember 4, 2021 ago
    Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., “Nothing Can Stop Me”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 14 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, Sony BMG Music Entertainment]
    Columns

    Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., “Nothing Can Stop Me” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    On the 14th edition of Throwback Vibez (2021), we recollect and reflect on, “Nothing Can Stop Me” by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. 

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsDecember 2, 2021 ago
    🎧 15 K Songs: No Rhyme or Reason [📷: Azyan Syazwani Rozik, Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Pexels, Polina Tankilevitch, PublicDomainPictures, Tima Miroshnichenko]
    Evergreen

    15 K Songs: No Rhyme or Reason | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 15 K Songs: No Rhyme or Reason features music courtesy of Burna Boy, Doja Cat, Jay Rock, Manchester Orchestra, ur pretty & Whitechapel.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsDecember 2, 2021 ago
    Alestorm, “Fucked with an Anchor”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 8 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Paul Brennan on Pixabay, Pexels, Sebastian Ervi, SHVETS production, Vinícius Caricatte]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Alestorm, “F*cked with an Anchor” | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘

    On the 8th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 (2021), we explore the outlandishness behind “Fucked with an Anchor” by Scottish metal band, Alestorm.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsDecember 1, 2021 ago
    It’s All Adele: Scanning the Charts 📉 No. 48 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Melted Stone, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    It’s All Adele | Scanning the Charts 📉

    Scanning the Charts (12/1/21): Adele dominates both the Billboard 200 and the Billboard Hot 100.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsDecember 1, 2021 ago
    Donna Summer, “Love to Love You Baby”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 36 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Columns

    Donna Summer, “Love to Love You Baby” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    On the 36th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Love to Love You Baby” by Donna Summer.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsDecember 1, 2021 ago
    The Crystals, “He Hit Me (It Felt Like a Kiss)”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 35 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Phil Spector]
    Columns

    The Crystals, “He Hit Me (It Felt Like a Kiss)” | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

    On the 35th edition of Controversial Tunes (2021), we explore the controversy behind the song, “He Hit Me (It Felt Like a Kiss)” by The Crystals.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 30, 2021 ago
    Ur pretty, “Keep Riding Me”: After Dark No. 35 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, ur pretty]
    Columns

    Ur pretty, Keep Riding Me | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    On the 35th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Keep Riding Me” by ur pretty. 

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 30, 2021 ago
    Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: November 2021🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Sagar Kumar, Toni Cuenca]
    Evergreen

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

    🎧 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: November 2021 features Adele, Alicia Keys, FLETCHER, Silk Sonic & Years & Years.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 29, 2021 ago
    Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr., “Let It Rain”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 28 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Light, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr., Let It Rain | Sunday Refresh 🙏

    On the 28th edition of Sunday Refresh (2021), we’re uplifted by Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. performing, “Let It Rain.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 28, 2021 ago
    Reaction: 2022 GRAMMY Award 🏆 Nominations | Deep Dive 🤿 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Darkroom, Geffen, Interscope, Jake Houglum via Pexels, Kemosabe, The Musical Hype, RCA]
    Columns

    Reaction: 2022 GRAMMY Award 🏆 Nominations | Deep Dive 🤿

    The Musical Hype deep dives into 2022 GRAMMY Award nominations, focused on some of the key categories including the big four.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 27, 2021 ago
    Billy Porter vs. Céline Dion: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 38 [📷: A&M, Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Sony, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Billy Porter vs. Céline Dion | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    On the 38th edition of Head 2 Head (2021), Billy Porter and Céline Dion contend for the best rendition of “Love is On the Way.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 27, 2021 ago

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