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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
        • Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
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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.
    13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 6 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Beatriz Fernandes, cottonbro studio, Cup of Couple, Deni's Fotografia, Jonathan Borba, Leonardo Goncalves wild, Nathan Cowley from Pexels; AcatXIo, Pete Linforth, Thomas from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 6 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 6 features songs by Benjamin, Gerardo, Jake Wesley Rogers, Josie Cotton, Lana Del Rey, and Tyler, The Creator.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 9, 2025 ago
    Korn, Daddy: Controversial Songs No. 16 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.; Andrea Mosti from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Korn, Daddy | Controversial Songs

    In the 16th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “Daddy” by nu metal band Korn.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 8, 2025 ago
    LaBelle, Are You Lonely?: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 73 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    LaBelle, Are You Lonely? | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 73rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Are You Lonely?” by LaBelle.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 8, 2025 ago
    Biscuit Beats, Rubbin’ One Out: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 36 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Crusty; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Biscuit Beats, Rubbin’ One Out | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 36th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Rubbin’ One Out” by Biscuit Beats.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 8, 2025 ago
    Getting to Know… Tomi Perrakoski: Interview No. 458 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tomi Perrakoski]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Tomi Perrakoski | Interview

    In the 458th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the multifaceted Finnish musician, Tomi Perrakoski.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 7, 2025 ago
    Jill Sobule, I Kissed a Girl: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 37 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    Jill Sobule, I Kissed a Girl | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 37th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “I Kissed a Girl” performed by Jill Sobule.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 7, 2025 ago
    Stemin, By Your Side: Covers No. 13 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Stemin Music; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Stemin, By Your Side | COVERS

    In the 13th edition of COVERS (2025), Stemin delivers a compelling rendition of “By Your Side,” originally performed by Sade.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 7, 2025 ago
    Black Eyed Peas, Pump It: Wacky Wednesday No. 19 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Black Eyed Peas, Pump It | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 19th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Pump It,” performed by Grammy-winning pop/rap collective Black Eyed Peas.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 7, 2025 ago
    13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ahmed Aziz from Pexels; AcatXlo, Niek Verlaan, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 3 features songs by Alex Warren, LUKAS OSCAR, Noah Kahan, Prince, and Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 7, 2025 ago
    Getting to Know… Jolly Rox: Interview No. 457 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jolly Rox]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Jolly Rox | Interview

    In the 457th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Italian hard rock/ glam rock band Jolly Rox.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 6, 2025 ago
    Ed Sheeran, Old Phone [📷: Warner Music UK Limited / Ed Sheeran Limited]
    Music

    Ed Sheeran, Old Phone | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran shines on the reflective, thoughtfully written “Old Phone,” the second single from his 2025 LP, Play.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 6, 2025 ago
    Pinkfong, Baby Shark: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 17 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Smart Study Co., Ltd.; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Pinkfong, Baby Shark | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 17th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Baby Shark” performed by the South Korean Educational Entertainment company, Pinkfong.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 6, 2025 ago

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