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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.
    Madonna, CONFESSIONS II [📷: Boy Toy Inc. / Warner Records]
    Music

    Madonna, I Feel So Free | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ “I Feel So Free” is an enjoyable electronic/dance-pop single from Madonna, a legendary artist who has nothing else to prove.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 29, 2026 ago
    Carpenters, Solitaire: Covers No. 12 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Carpenters, Solitaire | COVERS

    In the 12th edition of COVERS (2026), Carpenters delivers a compelling rendition of “Solitaire,” originally performed by Neil Sedaka.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 29, 2026 ago
    Kenny Loggins, Return to Pooh Corner: Wacky Wednesday No. 17 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Kenny Loggins, Return to Pooh Corner | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 17th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Return to Pooh Corner,” performed by Kenny Loggins.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 29, 2026 ago
    Striking Bops from April 2026 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Striking Bops from April 2026 | Playlist

    Striking Bops from April 2026 features songs by BTS, Durand Bernarr, Jack White, John Summit, Lady Gaga & Doechii, and Ravyn Lenae & Dominic Fike.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 29, 2026 ago
    Jessie Ware, Ride: Spicy Tunez No. 34 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Music Operations Limited; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jessie Ware, Ride | Spicy Tunez

    In the 34th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Ride” by Jessie Ware.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 28, 2026 ago
    Dorrough Music, Ice Cream Paint Job: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 17 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; E1 Music; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Dorrough Music, Ice Cream Paint Job | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 17th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Ice Cream Paint Job” by Dallas, Texas rapper Dorrough Music.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 28, 2026 ago
    Ben E. King, Stand By Me: Throwback Vibez No. 51 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atco Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ben E. King, Stand By Me | Throwback Vibez

    In the 51st edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Stand By Me” by the iconic soul singer-songwriter Ben E. King.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 28, 2026 ago
    Adam Port, SG Lewis & Keinemusik, Be The One [📷: Keinemusik]
    Music

    Adam Port, SG Lewis & Keinemusik, Be The One | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ German DJ/producer Adam Port, English singer-songwriter SG Lewis, and Keinemusik deliver a satisfying electronic bop with “Be The One.”

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 27, 2026 ago
    Latto, Big Mama [📷: Streamcut / RCA Records]
    Music

    Latto, GOMF | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-nominated rapper Latto, assisted by fellow Grammy nominee GloRilla, delivers a short but unapologetic banger, “GOMF.”

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 27, 2026 ago
    Durand Bernarr, BERNARR. [📷: Durand Bernarr / DSING RECORDS / Create Music Group Inc.]
    LGBTQ

    Durand Bernarr, AM I OKAY?! | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr delivers another home run with “AM I OKAY?!”, the second single from BERNARR.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 27, 2026 ago
    Malcolm Todd, I Saw Your Face [📷: Columbia Records]
    Music

    Malcolm Todd, I Saw Your Face | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gen-Z alternative singer-songwriter Malcolm Todd captures heartbreak superbly on “I Saw Your Face,” a single that sounds brighter than it should.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 27, 2026 ago
    Tears For Fears, Head Over Heels: Throwback Vibez No. 50 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury Records Limited; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Tears For Fears, Head Over Heels | Throwback Vibez

    In the 50th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Head Over Heels” by English new wave band Tears For Fears.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 27, 2026 ago

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