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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.
    Getting to Know... Non Talkers: Interview #130 [📷: Non Talkers, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Non Talkers | Interview 🎤

    For the 130th interview on The Musical Hype, we chat with Non Talkers, an intriguing indie pop band from Portugal.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 19, 2020 ago
    Alluring Songs Where the Keyword is Back, Vol. 2 [📷 : Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Alluring Songs Where the Keyword is Back, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    ‘Alluring Songs Where the Keyword is Back, Vol. 2’ features music by Claire Rosinkranz, J. Cole, Max Frost, Omar Apollo & Trey Songz.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 19, 2020 ago
    Cats 😺 or Dogs 🐶: 5ive Songs No. 47 [ Photo Credits: Atlantic, 88rising, Brent Faulkner, EMPIRE, The Musical Hype, Universal Island, Unplash, Warner, Young Money]
    Evergreen

    Cats 😺 or Dogs 🐶 | 5ive Songs

    On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that feature either songs associated with CATS 😺 or DOGS 🐶 in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 17, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Non Stop Erotic Cabaret: Interview #129 [Photo Credits: Non Stop Erotic Cabaret, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Non Stop Erotic Cabaret | Interview 🎤

    For our 129th interview on The Musical Hype, we have the pleasure of chatting with both members of synthpop duo Non Stop Erotic Cabaret.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 17, 2020 ago
    Lauv & Conan Gray, "Fake" [Photo Credits: Lauv / AWAL]
    Music

    Lauv & Conan Gray, Fake | Track Review 🎵

    Pop standouts Lauv and Conan Gray join forces to deliver a short, sweet, and totally irresistible bop in “Fake.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 16, 2020 ago
    Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Agüita [Photo Credits: Jagjaguwar / Stones Throw]
    Album 💿

    Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Agüita | Album Review 💿

    Alternative standout Gabriel Garzón-Montano shows the full range of his musicianship on his adventurous sophomore album, Agüita.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 16, 2020 ago
    M Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    M Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason | Playlist 🎧

    ‘M Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason’ features blackbear, Camila Cabello, James Blunt, Maroon 5, Miley Cyrus & Roddy Ricch.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 16, 2020 ago
    Hit: 5ive Songs No. 46 [Photo Credits: 300 Entertainment, Atlantic, AWAL, Brent Faulkner, Def Jam, Omar Apollo, RCA, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Hit | 5ive Songs

    On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that feature the word HIT or are associated with HITTING in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 15, 2020 ago
    Trey Songz, Back Home [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Trey Songz, Back Home | Album Review 💿

    R&B standout Trey Songz delivers a long, but totally enjoyable project with Back Home, his long-awaited, eighth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 15, 2020 ago
    Role Model, "Going Out" [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    ROLE MODEL, going out | Track Review 🎵

    ROLE MODEL continues to elevate his profile on “going out,” the compelling third single from his 2020 EP, our little angel.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 14, 2020 ago
    Anderson .Paak, "JEWELZ" [Photo Credit: APE SHIT / 12 Tone Music]
    Music

    Anderson .Paak, JEWELZ | Track Review 🎵

    ‘The King of Vibe,’ Grammy-winner Anderson .Paak, continues to shine on his brief,  funky, and infectious single, “JEWELZ.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 14, 2020 ago
    Trippie Redd, "Sleepy Hollow" [Photo Credit: TenThousand Projects]
    Music

    Trippie Redd, Sleepy Hollow | Track Review 🎵

    Rapper Trippie Redd drops “Sleepy Hollow,” the incredibly brief, third single from his third studio album, Pegasus.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 14, 2020 ago

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