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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.
    War: 5ive Songs No. 15 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, ThePixelman from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    War | 5ive Songs

    On this the 15th edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with WAR in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 18, 2021 ago
    The Weeknd Settles for No. 2: Scanning the Charts 📉 No. 7 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Republic]
    Columns

    The Weeknd Settles for No. 2 | Scanning the Charts 📉

    Scanning the Charts – Billboard 200 & Hot 100 (2/20/21): The Weeknd debuts at no. 2 with his first career greatest hits set, The Highlights.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 18, 2021 ago
    Revelation: 3BOPS No. 15 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Catalin Baicu from Pixabay, The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    Revelation | 3BOPS

    On this edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with a REVELATION in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 17, 2021 ago
    Getting to Know... Subliminal Landmine: Interview No. 167 [📷: Subliminal Landmine, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Subliminal Landmines | Interview 🎤

    On our 167th interview, we get awesome insight into the craft of Louisiana-based punk band, Subliminal Landmines.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 17, 2021 ago
    11 Luxurious Champagne Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Alasdair Elmes on Unsplash, Alexander Naglestad on Unsplash, Clarinta Subrata on Unsplash, Jaeyoon Jeong on Unsplash, JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash, Joshua Chun on Unsplash, Karly Jones on Unsplash, Lisanne van Elsen on Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    11 Luxurious Songs About Champagne 🍾 | Playlist 🎧

    11 Luxurious Songs About Champagne 🎧 features music by BJ The Chicago Kid, Jim Jones, Lady A, Ne-Yo & Taylor Swift.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 17, 2021 ago
    Getting to Know... Ivy Gold: Interview No. 166 🎤 [📷: Ivy Gold, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Ivy Gold | Interview 🎤

    For the 166th interview, we get some awesome insight from Manou, the front woman of blues rock collective Ivy Good.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 16, 2021 ago
    Lil Tjay & 6LACK, "Calling My Phone" [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Lil Tjay & 6LACK, Calling My Phone | Single Notez 🎶

    The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on “Calling My Phone” by rapper Lil Tjay and Grammy-nominated R&B artist, 6LACK.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 16, 2021 ago
    Arrlo, "WFTWTE" [📷: Existing Weather]
    LGBTQ

    Arrlo, WFTWTE | Track Review 🎵

    Riverside, CA alternative-indie pop/rock band Arrlo shine on their relatable, well-rounded second career single, “WFTWTE.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 16, 2021 ago
    Lift 🏋: 5ive Songs No. 14 (2021) [📷: Alora Griffiths on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    Lift 🏋 | 5ive Songs

    On this the 14th edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with the word LIFT or LIFTING in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 16, 2021 ago
    Getting to Know... Motel Breakfast: Interview No. 165 🎤 [📷: Motel Breakfast, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Motel Breakfast | Interview 🎤

    For the 165th interview in our Getting to Know… series, we get some awesome insight from Midwestern band, Motel Breakfast.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 16, 2021 ago
    Taylor Swift, "Love Story (Taylor's Version)" [📷: Taylor Swift]
    Music

    Taylor Swift, Love Story (Taylor’s Version) | Track Review 🎵

    Taylor Swift successfully recaptures the magic of her early hit single, “Love Story” on the rerecorded “Love Story (Taylor’s Version).”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 15, 2021 ago
    Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia: The Moonlight Edition [📷: Warner]
    Album 💿

    Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia (The Moonlight Edition) | Album Review 💿

    Grammy winner Dua Lipa continues her shine on the expanded version of her sophomore LP, Future Nostalgia (The Moonlight Edition).

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 15, 2021 ago

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