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        • Album πŸ’ΏAlbums & EPsΒ  πŸ’Ώ 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.Β 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 (Β½ 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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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.Β  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).Β  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.Β  Columns include the β€œless finessed” blog Beyond the Hype,Β The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
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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.
    Lizzo, LEFTRIGHT: Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ No. 54 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Nice Life Recording Company / Atlantic Recording Corporation; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Lizzo, LEFTRIGHT | Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯

    In the 54th edition of Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind β€œLEFTRIGHT” by Lizzo.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJuly 10, 2025 ago
    Super Cassette, Be Gay, Do Drugs, Hail Satan: Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ No. 55 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Dad Shirt; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    Super Cassette, Be Gay, Do Drugs, Hail Satan | Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    In the 55th edition of Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight β€œBe Gay, Do Drugs, Hail Satan” performed by indie-rock band Super Cassette.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJuly 9, 2025 ago
    Aerosmith, Big Ten Inch Record: Covers No. 21 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aerodisc Partnership; Alan Cordero, FlΓ‘via Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Aerosmith, Big Ten Inch Record | COVERS

    In the 21st edition of COVERS (2025), Aerosmith delivers a compelling rendition of β€œBig Ten Inch Record,” originally performed by Bull Moose Jackson.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJuly 9, 2025 ago
    Owen Pallett, Lewis Takes Off His Shirt: Wacky Wednesday No. 28 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Domino Recording Co Ltd; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Owen Pallett, Lewis Takes Off His Shirt | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 28th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique β€œLewis Takes Off His Shirt,” performed by Owen Pallett.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJuly 9, 2025 ago
    15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-VectorsΒ fromΒ Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s | Playlist 🎧

    15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s features songs by Andy Gibb, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Joe Simon, Ramones, and William Bell.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJuly 9, 2025 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, GNX [πŸ“·: pgLang / Interscope]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Kendrick Lamar, GNX | πŸ’Ώ Review

    Grammy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar delivers another enjoyable, well-rounded sixth album with the more accessible GNX.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJuly 8, 2025 ago
    The Dynamic Superiors, Shoe Shoe Shine: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 26 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

    The Dynamic Superiors, Shoe Shoe Shine | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 26th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight β€œShoe Shoe Shine” performed by The Dynamic Superiors.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJuly 8, 2025 ago
    The B-52’s, Love Shack: Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ No. 108 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Reprise; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The B-52’s, Love Shack | Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ

    In the 108th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on β€œLove Shack” by The B-52’s.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJuly 8, 2025 ago
    Lizzo, STILL CANT FUH: Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ No. 53 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Nice Life Recording Company / Atlantic Recording Corporation; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Lizzo, STILL CANT FUH | Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯

    In the 53rd edition of Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind β€œSTILL CANT FUH” by Lizzo featuring Doja Cat.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJuly 8, 2025 ago
    Brent Faiyaz, tony soprano. [πŸ“·: ISO Supremacy / UnitedMasters LLC]
    Music

    Brent Faiyaz, tony soprano. | Song Review 🎡

    R&B singer-songwriter Brent Faiyaz drops an engaging, intriguing, and somewhat unusual single with β€œtony soprano.”

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJuly 7, 2025 ago
    KETTAMA, Shady Nasty & Fred again.., Air Maxes [πŸ“·: Steel City Dance Discs powered by co:brand]
    Music

    KETTAMA, Shady Nasty & Fred again.., Air Maxes | Song Review 🎡

    KETTAMA, Shady Nasty, and Fred again.. shine on their engaging, minimalist, collaborative single, β€œAir Maxes.”

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJuly 7, 2025 ago
    Ethel Cain, Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You [πŸ“·: Daughters of Cain]
    Music

    Ethel Cain, F**k Me Eyes | Song Review 🎡

    Singer-songwriter Ethel Cain delivers the brilliant, thought-provoking β€œF**k Me Eyes,” the second single from her sophomore LP, Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJuly 7, 2025 ago

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