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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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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.ย  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).ย  Even though some columns are evergreen, they donโ€™t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.ย  Columns include the โ€œless finessedโ€ blog Beyond the Hype,ย The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
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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.
    Gwen McCrae, You Were Always On My Mind: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 35 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Gwen McCrae, You Were Always On My Mind | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 35th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œYou Were Always On My Mindโ€ by Gwen McCrae.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 3, 2025 ago
    13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 3 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ytalo Marcos from Pexels; AcatXlo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 3 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 3 features songs by bbno$, JADE, Khalid, Perfume Genius, Taylor Swift, and Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 3, 2025 ago
    Marvin Sapp, Perfect Peace: Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹ No. 9 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Zomba Recording LLC; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Marvin Sapp, Perfect Peace | Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹

    In the ninth edition of Music Lifts (2025), weโ€™re uplifted by Grammy-nominated gospel musician Marvin Sapp performing โ€œPerfect Peace.โ€

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 2, 2025 ago
    The Weeknd, Baptized In Fear: Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 18 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo Lรณpez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    The Weeknd, Baptized in Fear | Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 18th edition of Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we highlight โ€œBaptized in Fearโ€ performed by The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 2, 2025 ago
    Tate McRae vs. ETHAN: Head 2 Head No. 5 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ETHAN, RCA; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Tate McRae vs. ETHAN | Head 2 Head

    In the fifth edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Tate McRae and ETHAN contend for the best rendition of โ€œSports Car.โ€

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 1, 2025 ago
    JT, OKAY: Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 17 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Quality Control Music, LLC / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo Lรณpez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    JT, OKAY | Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 17th edition of Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we highlight the rap banger, โ€œOKAYโ€ performed by JT.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 1, 2025 ago
    k.d. lang, Constant Craving: Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ No. 18 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Nonesuch; 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 ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    k.d. lang, Constant Craving | Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    In the 18th edition of Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight the song, โ€œConstant Cravingโ€ performed by k.d. lang.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 28, 2025 ago
    The Temprees, Dedicated To The One I Love: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 34 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Fantasy, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Temprees, Dedicated To The One I Love | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 34th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œDedicated To The One I Loveโ€ by Memphis R&B/soul trio, The Temprees.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 28, 2025 ago
    13 Scintillating WE Songs (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXlo, Anastasia Aleksandr, Awala Micheal, ernestflowerss, Irina Gromovataya, JerzyGรณrecki, ะœะฐั€'ัะฝะฐ ะœะตะปัŒะฝะธะบ, Matty Rogers, Nathanel Love, Shedrack Salami, from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Scintillating WE Songs | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    13 Scintillating WE Songs features songs by Ariana Grande, Coco Jones, Future, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Olly Alexander, and Rihanna.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 28, 2025 ago
    Toby Keith, Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American): Controversial Songs No. 9 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SKG Music Nashville LLC / Dreamworks Nashville; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Toby Keith, Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue | Controversial Songs

    In the ninth edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind the โ€œCourtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)โ€ by Toby Keith.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 27, 2025 ago
    Eddie Murphy, Party All The Time: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 33 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Eddie Murphy, Party All The Time | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 33rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œParty All The Timeโ€ by Eddie Murphy.ย 

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 27, 2025 ago
    Perfume Genius, Put Your Back N2 It: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 17 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Perfume Genius / Matador; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Perfume Genius, Put Your Back N2 It | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 17th edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œPut Your Back N2 Itโ€ by Perfume Genius.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 27, 2025 ago

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