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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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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, 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.
    Beats By AI, They Fingered My Stink: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 34 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Beats By Ai; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Beats By AI, They Fingered My Stink | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 34th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “They Fingered My Stink” by Beats By AI.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMay 1, 2025 ago
    Juno Lev, I had gay sex with god (it could've gone better): Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 35 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Milkboy; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXlo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Juno Lev, I had gay sex with god | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 35th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “I had gay sex with god (it could’ve gone better)” performed by Juno Lev.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 30, 2025 ago
    The Main Ingredient, Work to Do: Covers No. 12 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; RCA; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    The Main Ingredient, Work to Do | COVERS

    In the 12th edition of COVERS (2025), The Main Ingredient delivers a compelling rendition of “Work to Do,” originally performed by The Isley Brothers.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 30, 2025 ago
    Kisos, Sludge: Wacky Wednesday No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Miller Place; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Kisos, Sludge | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 18th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Sludge,” performed by DIY queer alt-pop artist, Kisos.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 30, 2025 ago
    Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gustavo Fring, J Sarkar, Jordan Bergendahl, Ketut Subiyanto, Los Muertos Crew, MC Production, Pavel Danilyuk, RDNE Stock Project, Satumbo 9, Uriel Mont from Pexels; AcatXIo, José Augusto Camargo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 5 | Playlist 🎧

    Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 5 features songs by Elliot James Reay, JENNIE x Dominic Fike, Jerry Butler, Jonas Brothers, Lizzo, and Selena Gomez x benny blanco.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 30, 2025 ago
    The Floaters, Float On: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 16 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    The Floaters, Float On | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 16th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Float On” performed by the Detroit R&B collective, The Floaters.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 29, 2025 ago
    Four Tops, Love Has Gone: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 68 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
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    Four Tops, Love Has Gone | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 68th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Love Has Gone” by the iconic Motown collective the Four Tops.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 29, 2025 ago
    Jordan Firstman, I wanna see my friends dicks: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 33 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Openly Gay Productions / UMG Recordings Inc.; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jordan Firstman, I wanna see my friends dicks | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 33rd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “I wanna see my friends dicks” by Jordan Firstman.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 29, 2025 ago
    George McCrae & Gwen McCrae, The Rub: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 67 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Henry Stone Music; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    George McCrae & Gwen McCrae, The Rub | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 67th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “The Rub” by former married singers George McCrae and Gwen McRae.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 28, 2025 ago
    11 Captivating Songs About Dogs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aaron_H, AcatXlo, boxerdogmadness, Dylan Dygert, Freddy, ntripke, Sonja Lindberg, XYLA from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Captivating Songs About Dogs | Playlist 🎧

    11 Captivating Songs About Dogs features songs by Charlotte Lawrence, George Clinton, Leon Thomas, Lil Mabu, and Taylor Swift.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 28, 2025 ago
    The Mississippi Mass Choir, Near The Cross: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 17 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Malaco; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Mississippi Mass Choir, Near The Cross | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 17th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by The Mississippi Mass Choir performing “Near The Cross.”

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 27, 2025 ago
    The Weeknd, Wake Me Up: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 34 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    The Weeknd, Wake Me Up (Ft. Justice) | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 34th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Wake Me Up” performed by The Weeknd featuring Justice.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 27, 2025 ago

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