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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.
    Angie Stone, O-O-H Child: Covers No. 6 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Cleopatra; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Angie Stone, O-O-H Child | COVERS

    In the sixth edition of COVERS (2025), Angie Stone delivers a compelling rendition of “O-O-H Child” originally performed by Five Stairsteps.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 5, 2025 ago
    The Toilet Bowl Cleaners, Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks!: Wacky Wednesday No. 10 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motern Media; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Toilet Bowl Cleaners, Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks! | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 10th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks!” performed by The Toilet Bowl Cleaners.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 5, 2025 ago
    13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus (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 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus features songs by Bren Joy, Chaka Khan, Meghan Trainor, Rihanna, T-Pain, and Teddy Swims.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 5, 2025 ago
    Getting to Know… The Riptide Rats: Interview No. 452 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Riptide Rats]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… The Riptide Rats | Interview

    In the 452nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Swedish surf-western-twang trio The Riptide Rats.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 4, 2025 ago
    Gwen McCrae, Rockin’ Chair: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 9 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Henry Stone Music; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Gwen McCrae, Rockin’ Chair | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the ninth edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Rockin’ Chair” performed by ‘The Queen of Rare Groove,’ Gwen McCrae.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 4, 2025 ago
    The Temptations, Get Ready: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 36 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Temptations, Get Ready | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 36th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Get Ready” by the iconic Motown collective The Temptations.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 4, 2025 ago
    Kim Petras, Butt Slutt: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Amigo / Republic; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Kim Petras, Butt Slutt | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 18th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Butt Slutt” by Kim Petras.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 4, 2025 ago
    Getting to Know…TRANK: Interview No. 451 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; TRANK]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… TRANK | Interview

    In the 451st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Michel regarding the French / Swiss heavy alt-rock band, TRANK.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 3, 2025 ago
    Benson Boone, Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else [📷: Night Street / Warner]
    Music

    Benson Boone, Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else | Song Review 🎵

    Hunky pop singer Benson Boone apologizes, asserting, “Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else,” yet ultimately admits he is still in love with her in his first single of 2025.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 3, 2025 ago
    ETHAN, honest [📷: Ethan Choryin Luo]
    LGBTQ

    ETHAN, honest | Song Review 🎵

    Handsome Pop/R&B singer, songwriter, and producer ETHAN continues serving up sickening bops with his honest, personal single, “honest.”

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 3, 2025 ago
    bbno$, antidepressants [📷: bbno$ / Stem]
    Music

    bbno$, antidepressants | Song Review 🎵

    Bbno$ continues to entertain ‘something fierce’ on his brief but potent single, “antidepressants,” which is sure to have you “feelin’ good today.”

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 3, 2025 ago
    Lizzo, Love in Real Life [📷: Nice Life Recording Company / Atlantic Recording Corporation]
    Music

    Lizzo, Love in Real Life | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Lizzo makes a fabulous comeback with her Prince-influenced single, “Love in Real Life.”

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 3, 2025 ago

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