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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.
    Metteson, Hunger: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 61 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; LEKK; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    Metteson, Hunger | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 61st edition of Beaming with Pride🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Hunger” performed by Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Metteson.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsJuly 30, 2025 ago
    Miley Cyrus, Heart of Glass: Covers No. 24 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Miley Cyrus, Heart of Glass | COVERS

    In the 24th edition of COVERS (2025), Miley Cyrus delivers a compelling rendition of “Heart of Glass,” originally performed by Blondie.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsJuly 30, 2025 ago
    Jonathan Richman, I Was Dancing In The Lesbian Bar: Wacky Wednesday No. 31 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rounder; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jonathan Richman, I Was Dancing In The Lesbian Bar | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 31st edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “I Was Dancing In The Lesbian Bar,” performed by Jonathan Richman.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsJuly 30, 2025 ago
    13 Captivating Father-Related Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Mila Okta Safitri, Pheladi Shai, soponyono from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Captivating Father-Related Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Captivating Father-Related Songs features songs by Clarence Carter, George Michael, Jon Bellion, Korn, Luther Vandross, and The Winstons.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsJuly 30, 2025 ago
    Getting to Know… Don’t Wake The Neighbours: Interview No. 476 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Don’t Wake The Neighbours; AcatXlo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Don’t Wake The Neighbours | Interview

    In the 476th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the London-based, seven-piece, modern rock band, Don’t Wake The Neighbours.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsJuly 29, 2025 ago
    Fountains Of Wayne, Stacy’s Mom: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 29 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; S-Curve 2; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    Fountains Of Wayne, Stacy’s Mom | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 29th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Stacy’s Mom” performed by Fountains Of Wayne.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsJuly 29, 2025 ago
    Michael Jackson, Jam: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 120 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions, Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Michael Jackson, Jam | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 120th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Jam” by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsJuly 29, 2025 ago
    Slayyyter, Erotic Electronic: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 59 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Slayyyter / FADER Label; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Slayyyter, Erotic Electronic | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 59th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Erotic Electronic” by Slayyyter.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsJuly 29, 2025 ago
    Getting to Know… The Trousers: Interview No. 475 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Trousers; AcatXlo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… The Trousers | Interview

    In the 475th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Budapest garage/hard rock band The Trousers.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsJuly 28, 2025 ago
    Luke Combs, Back in the Saddle [📷: Seven Ridges]
    Music

    Luke Combs, Back in the Saddle | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated country singer/songwriter Luke Combs brings the heat on his powerful single, “Back in the Saddle,” which rocks – in a countrified way!

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsJuly 28, 2025 ago
    sombr, 12 to 12 [📷: SMB Music LLC / Warner]
    Music

    sombr, 12 to 12 | Song Review 🎵

    Ascending Gen-Z singer, songwriter, and producer sombr eats and leaves no crumbs on his exceptional, striking single, “12 to 12.”

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsJuly 28, 2025 ago
    Drake & Central Cee, Which One [📷: OVO / Republic]
    Music

    Drake, Which One | Song Review 🎵

    Canadian rapper Drake collaborates with British rapper Central Cee on the summery dancehall-infused rap banger, “Which One.”

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsJuly 28, 2025 ago

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