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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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.
    Howlinโ€™ Wolf vs. The Doors: Head 2 Head No. 24 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra Entertainment, UMG Recordings, Inc.; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Howlinโ€™ Wolf vs. The Doors | Head 2 Head

    In the 24th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Howlinโ€™ Wolf and The Doors contend for the best rendition of โ€œBack Door Man.โ€

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsJuly 26, 2025 ago
    DeathbyRomy & Palaye Royale, PRAY TO ME: Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 59 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; DeathbyRomy; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo Lรณpez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    DeathbyRomy & Palaye Royale, PRAY TO ME | Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 59th edition of Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we highlight โ€œPRAY TO MEโ€ performed by DeathbyRomy & Palaye Royale.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsJuly 26, 2025 ago
    Ruben, Girlfriend: Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ No. 60 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Markussen Music / Warner Music Norway AS; 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 ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    Ruben, Girlfriend | Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    In the 60th edition of Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight โ€œGirlfriendโ€ performed by Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Ruben.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsJuly 25, 2025 ago
    Getting to Knowโ€ฆ Shellshock Lullaby: Interview No. 472 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Shellshock Lullaby; AcatXlo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Knowโ€ฆ Shellshock Lullaby | Interview

    In the 472nd Q&A in our Getting to Knowโ€ฆ series, we get the inside scoop from the Montana pop-punk band Shellshock Lullaby.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsJuly 25, 2025 ago
    Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll, Hard Fought Hallelujah: Dazzling Duets No. 8 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Brandon Lake / Provident Label Group; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll, Hard Fought Hallelujah | Dazzling Duets

    In the eighth edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll collaborate on โ€œHard Fought Hallelujah.โ€

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsJuly 25, 2025 ago
    Con Funk Shun, Ffun: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 118 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Records, Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Con Funk Shun, Ffun | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 118th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œFfunโ€ by fuck collective Con Funk Shun.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsJuly 25, 2025 ago
    15 Surefire Classics from The 1980s (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gabrielle Durant, Ron Lach from Pexels; AcatXIo, Artapixel, Patrick Schwarz, Victoria from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Surefire Classics from the 1980s | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    15 Surefire Classics from the 1980s features songs by Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Mtume, Paul McCartney, Prince, and Stephanie Mills.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 25, 2025 ago
    Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Down by the Riverside: Controversial Songs No. 25 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Airline; Andrea Mosti from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Down by the Riverside | Controversial Songs

    In the 25th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind โ€œDown by the Riversideโ€ by Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 24, 2025 ago
    Tsatsamis, Sweet Praise [๐Ÿ“ท: Tsatsamis]
    LGBTQ

    Tsatsamis, Sweet Praise | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    London-based singer, songwriter, and producer Tsatsamis drops a surefire, summery dance-pop bop with โ€œSweet Praise.โ€

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 24, 2025 ago
    Phil Collins, I Wish It Would Rain Down: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 117 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Philip Collins Ltd. / Rhino Entertainment Company; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Phil Collins, I Wish It Would Rain Down | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 117th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œI Wish It Would Rain Downโ€ by Phil Collins.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 24, 2025 ago
    Micah McLaurin, Satisfied: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 58 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Micah McLaurin; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Micah McLaurin, Satisfied | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 58th edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œSatisfiedโ€ by Micah McLaurin.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 24, 2025 ago
    Jeffrey Chan, Run That Mouth: Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ No. 59 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Jeffrey Chan; 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 ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    Jeffrey Chan, Run That Mouth | Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    In the 59th edition of Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight โ€œRun That Mouthโ€ performed by Jeffrey Chan.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 23, 2025 ago

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