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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.
    The Doors, Back Door Man: Covers No. 20 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra Entertainment; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Doors, Back Door Man | COVERS

    In the 20th edition of COVERS (2025), The Doors delivers a compelling rendition of “Back Door Man,” originally performed by Howlin’ Wolf.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 2, 2025 ago
    Funkadelic, Jimmy’s Got a Little Bit of Bitch in Him: Wacky Wednesday No. 27 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Westbound; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Funkadelic, Jimmy’s Got a Little Bit of Bitch in Him | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 27th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Jimmy’s Got a Little Bit of Bitch in Him,” performed by Funkadelic.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 2, 2025 ago
    13 Alluring No Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Clkr-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Alluring No Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Alluring NO Songs features songs by Christina Aguilera, Jerry Butler, Luke Combs, Manúk & Miggy, Tinashe, and TLC.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 2, 2025 ago
    Grant Brett, Watch Me [📷: Dark Dance]
    LGBTQ

    Grant Brett, Watch Me | Song Review 🎵

    Bold and fearless gay pop singer-songwriter Grant Brett slays on his brief but utterly fierce single, “Watch Me.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 1, 2025 ago
    BigXthaplug & Shaboozey, Home [📷: BigXthaplug / UnitedMasters LLC]
    Music

    BigXthaPlug & Shaboozey, Home | Song Review 🎵

    Once more, rapper BigXthaPlug dips his toes into country music, collaborating with Grammy-nominated artist Shaboozey on “Home.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 1, 2025 ago
    Rick Ross & Pharrell Williams, For The Money [📷: Maybach Music / gamma.]
    Music

    Rick Ross & Pharrell Williams, For The Money | Song Review 🎵

    Rick Ross and Pharrell Williams collaborate on the enjoyable and respectable, though non-needle-moving single, “For The Money.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 1, 2025 ago
    La Roux, Bulletproof: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 25 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Polydor Ltd. (UK); Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    La Roux, Bulletproof | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 25th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Bulletproof” performed by La Roux.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 1, 2025 ago
    Rufus & Chaka Khan, Do You Love What You Feel: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 104 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MCA; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Rufus & Chaka Khan, Do You Love What You Feel | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 104th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Do You Love What You Feel” by Rufus & Chaka Khan.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 1, 2025 ago
    Only Fire, Anal Sex: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 51 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Only Fire; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay
    Columns

    Only Fire, Anal Sex | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 51st edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Anal Sex” by Only Fire.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 1, 2025 ago
    Jessie Murph, Sex Hysteria [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Jessie Murph, Touch Me Like A Gangster | Song Review 🎵

    Pop singer-songwriter Jessie Murph brings a heaping dose of kink on her irresistibly naughty single, “Touch Me Like A Gangster.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 30, 2025 ago
    Alex Warren & ROSÉ, On My Mind [📷: Atlantic Recording Corporation]
    Music

    Alex Warren & ROSÉ, On My Mind | Song Review 🎵

    Pop standouts Alex Warren and ROSÉ exhibit chemistry on “On My Mind,” a single from Warren’s debut album, You’ll Be Alright, Kid.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 30, 2025 ago
    Reneé Rapp, BITE ME [📷: Interscope]
    LGBTQ

    Reneé Rapp, Mad | Song Review 🎵

    An angry, rather mad Reneé Rapp drops another pop bop in “Mad” ahead of her sophomore album, BITE ME.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 30, 2025 ago

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