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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… Golem Dance Cult: Interview No. 468 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Golem Dance Cult; AcatXlo from Pixabay]
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    Getting to Know… Golem Dance Cult | Interview

    In the 468th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the industrial dance rock music project Golem Dance Cult.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 6, 2025 ago
    Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney, The Girl Is Mine: Dazzling Duets No. 1 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions, Inc.; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney, The Girl Is Mine | Dazzling Duets

    In the first edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney collaborate on “The Girl Is Mine.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 6, 2025 ago
    Blue Magic, Stop To Start: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 90 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atco / Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Blue Magic, Stop To Start | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 90th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Stop to Start” by Blue Magic.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 6, 2025 ago
    13 Outstanding O-U-T Out Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Elisa, Gustavo Rezende,  Helga Kattinger, Tim from Pixabay; Photo by KÜRŞAT GÜNEY on Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    13 Outstanding O-U-T Out Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Outstanding O-U-T Out Songs features songs by the Four Tops, Joe Jonas, Meat Loaf, NVDES, and NLE Choppa.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJune 6, 2025 ago
    The Knack, My Sharona: Controversial Songs No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; Andrea Mosti from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
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    The Knack, My Sharona | Controversial Songs

    In the 18th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “My Sharona” by The Knack.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJune 5, 2025 ago
    Getting to Know… Insonika: Interview No. 467 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Insonika; AcatXlo from Pixabay]
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    Getting to Know… Insonika | Interview

    In the 467th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Jönköping, Sweden-based experimental metal band, Insonika.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJune 5, 2025 ago
    Mary Jane Girls, All Night Long: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 89 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
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    Mary Jane Girls, All Night Long | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 89th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “All Night Long” by Mary Jane Girls.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJune 5, 2025 ago
    Landan Ash, Up Next Ash: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 44 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Landan Ash; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Landan Ash, Up Next Ash | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 44th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Up Next Ash” by Landan Ash.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJune 5, 2025 ago
    Jonny McGovern, Man Areas: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 45 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; gaypimp; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Jonny McGovern, Man Areas | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 45th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Man Areas” performed by Jonny McGovern.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJune 4, 2025 ago
    Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint, Nearer to You: Covers No. 16 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; The Verve Music Group; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint, Nearer to You | COVERS

    In the 16th edition of COVERS (2025), Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint deliver a compelling rendition of “Nearer to You,” originally performed by Betty Harris.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJune 4, 2025 ago
    Aqua, Barbie Girl: Wacky Wednesday No. 23 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Music (Denmark) A/S; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Aqua, Barbie Girl | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 23rd edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Barbie Girl,” performed by Danish-Norwegian pop collective, Aqua.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJune 4, 2025 ago
    15 Captivating Songs That Ask a Question (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Gordon Johnson, Marcin  from Pixabay; Photo by KÜRŞAT GÜNEY on Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    15 Captivating Songs That Ask a Question | Playlist 🎧

    15 Captivating Songs That Ask a Question features songs by David Archuleta, LaBelle, Lorde, RYANN, Teddy Swims, and Ylvis.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJune 4, 2025 ago

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