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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.
    Eliad Cohen, Scruff: Spicy Tunez No. 26 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; QSQUARED; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Eliad Cohen, Scruff | Spicy Tunez

    In the 26th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Scruff” by Eliad Cohen.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsMarch 31, 2026 ago
    Paul McCartney, The Boys of Dungeon Lane [📷: MPL Communications Inc/Ltd / UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Music

    Paul McCartney, Days We Left Behind | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Paul McCartney delivers the goods, as he has throughout his legendary career, on “Days We Left Behind,” the promo single from The Boys of Dungeon Lane.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsMarch 31, 2026 ago
    John Summit, The Chainsmokers & Ilsey, ALL THE TIME [📷: Experts Only / Darkroom Records]
    Music

    John Summit & The Chainsmokers, ALL THE TIME | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ John Summit, The Chainsmokers, and Ilsey put in serious work on the electrifying, fun, and vibe-filled single, “ALL THE TIME.”

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsMarch 31, 2026 ago
    B*Witched, C’est la Vie: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 13 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    B*Witched, C’est la Vie | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 13th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “C’est la Vie” by the Irish girl pop group B*Witched.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsMarch 31, 2026 ago
    Paul McCartney & Wings, Band On The Run: Throwback Vibez No. 39 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MPL Communications Inc/Ltd; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
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    Paul McCartney & Wings, Band On The Run | Throwback Vibez

    In the 39th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Band On The Run” by Paul McCartney & Wings.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsMarch 31, 2026 ago
    ZAYN, KONNAKOL [📷: Drop Zed Music, LLC / Mercury Records]
    Music

    ZAYN, Sideways | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nobody is looking at pop singer-songwriter ZAYN sideways, given the excellence of “Sideways,” a second incredible single from his fifth album, KONNOKOL.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsMarch 30, 2026 ago
    Isaia Huron, Mr. Lovebomb [📷: RCA Records / SLANG / ITOLA LLC]
    Music

    Isaia Huron, this girl wants everything | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Isaia Huron drops an enjoyable, well-rounded neo-soul single with “this girl wants everything.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsMarch 30, 2026 ago
    Cody Simpson, Baby Blue / When It Comes To Loving You [📷: Range Music / BMG Rights Management (US)]
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    Cody Simpson, Baby Blue | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Following a six-year hiatus, Australian pop singer-songwriter Cody Simpson makes an electrifying return with the exuberant “Baby Blue.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsMarch 30, 2026 ago
    Conan Gray, Wishbone (Deluxe) [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Conan Gray, The Best | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pop singer-songwriter Conan Gray ate and left no crumbs on “The Best,” a song that appears on the deluxe edition of his album, Wishbone.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsMarch 30, 2026 ago
    Bob Seger, Old Time Rock & Roll: Throwback Vibez No. 38 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hideout Records & Distributors, Inc. / Capitol Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay
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    Bob Seger, Old Time Rock & Roll | Throwback Vibez

    In the 38th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Old Time Rock & Roll” by Bob Seger.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsMarch 30, 2026 ago
    Striking Bops from March 2026 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Striking Bops from March 2026 | Playlist

    Striking Bops from March 2026 features songs by Artemas, Baby Rose & Leon Thomas, Harry Styles, Jonah Kagen, Noah Kahan, and RAYE.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsMarch 30, 2026 ago
    Ed Sheeran, In Other Words: Music Lifts No. 12 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner Music UK Limited / Ed Sheeran Limited; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Ed Sheeran, In Other Words | Music Lifts

    In the 12th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran performing “In Other Words.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsMarch 29, 2026 ago

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