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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.
    Shalamar, Somewhere There’s A Love: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No.136 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Unidisc Music Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Shalamar, Somewhere There’s A Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 136th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Somewhere There’s A Love” by Shalamar.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsAugust 26, 2025 ago
    Lil M.U., Top Of Cars: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 67 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Maya Unique Productions; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Lil M.U., Top Of Cars | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 67th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Top Of Cars” by Lil M.U.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsAugust 26, 2025 ago
    Florence + The Machine, Everybody Scream [📷: Universal Music Operations Limited]
    Music

    Florence + The Machine, Everybody Scream | Song Review 🎵

    Florence + The Machine embraces her fans and the highs of performing on “Everybody Scream,” the promo single from their sixth album, Everybody Scream.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsAugust 25, 2025 ago
    Ruel, The Suburbs [📷: Recess Records Pty Ltd / Giant Music]
    Music

    Ruel, The Suburbs | Song Review 🎵

    Australian pop singer/songwriter Ruel is looking toward the future with his lover on the enjoyable, heartfelt single, “The Suburbs.”

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsAugust 25, 2025 ago
    Doja Cat, Jealous Type [📷: Kemosabe / RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Doja Cat, Jealous Type | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning singer and rapper Doja Cat returns with an enjoyable and envy-laden pop single, “Jealous Type.”

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsAugust 25, 2025 ago
    Parsa Sleighter, Bedroom Superstar [📷: Parsa Sleighter]
    LGBTQ

    Parsa Sleighter, Bedroom Superstar | Song Review 🎵

    Self-described alternative princess Parsa Sleighter mesmerizes with his ambient and enigmatic dream-pop ballad, “Bedroom Superstar.”

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsAugust 25, 2025 ago
    Dyke and the Blazers, Let A Woman Be A Woman - Let A Man Be A Man: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 135 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Craft Recordings / Concord; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Dyke & The Blazers, Let a Woman Be a Woman | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 135th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Let a Woman Be a Woman” by Dyke & The Blazers.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsAugust 25, 2025 ago
    15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from The 1980s (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gabrielle Durant, Ron Lach from Pexels; AcatXIo, Artapixel, Patrick Schwarz, Victoria from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from The 1980s | Playlist 🎧

    15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from The 1980s features songs by Diana Ross, George Michael, Michael Jackson, Prince, Sade, and The B-52’s.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsAugust 25, 2025 ago
    The Weeknd, Open Hearts: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 68 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    The Weeknd, Open Hearts | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 68th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Open Hearts” performed by Grammy-winning R&B superstar, The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsAugust 24, 2025 ago
    Blondie vs. Miley Cyrus: Head 2 Head No. 28 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Blondie Music, Inc., RCA; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Blondie vs. Miley Cyrus | Head 2 Head

    In the 28th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Blondie and Miley Cyrus contend for the best rendition of “Heart of Glass.”

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsAugust 23, 2025 ago
    Crime Mob, Knuck If You Buck: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 67 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Reprise; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Crime Mob, Knuck If You Buck | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 67th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Knuck If You Buck” performed by Crime Mob.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsAugust 23, 2025 ago
    Ryan Cassata, Queer Love Outlaw: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 68 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Kill Rock Stars; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    Ryan Cassata, Queer Love Outlaw | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 68th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Queer Love Outlaw” performed by Ryan Cassata.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsAugust 22, 2025 ago

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