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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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      • 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.
    Teddy Pendergrass vs. Kenny Lattimore & Chanté Moore: Head 2 Head No. 4 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista, Sony Music Entertainment; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Teddy Pendergrass vs. Kenny Lattimore & Chanté Moore | Head 2 Head

    In the fourth edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Teddy Pendergrass and Kenny Lattimore x Chanté Moore contend for the best rendition of “Close The Door.”

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 22, 2025 ago
    Whitechapel, Hymns in Dissonance: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 15 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Metal Blade; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Whitechapel, Hymns in Dissonance | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 15th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Hymns in Dissonance” performed by Tennessee death metal band, Whitechapel.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 22, 2025 ago
    Hush, 當我們談論愛情 (“What We Talk About”): Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 16 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Bin Music International Limited; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    Hush, 當我們談論愛情 (What We Talk About) | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 16th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “當我們談論愛情” (“What We Talk About”) performed by Hush.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 21, 2025 ago
    The Stylistics, Payback is a Dog: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 30 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Amherst; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Stylistics, Payback is a Dog | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 30th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Payback is a Dog” by the legendary Philly soul collective, The Stylistics.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 21, 2025 ago
    11 Compelling Songs That Ring TRUE (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXlo, Агзам Гайсин, Gordon Johnson, mmilos3110900 from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Compelling Songs That Ring TRUE | Playlist 🎧

    13 Compelling Songs That Ring TRUE features songs by Ariana Grande, Cyndi Lauper, FLETCHER, Hall & Oates, Morgan Wallen, and PinkPantheress.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 21, 2025 ago
    blink-182, Adam’s Song: Controversial Songs No. 8 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Geffen; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    blink-182, Adam’s Song | Controversial Songs

    In the eighth edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind the “Adam’s Song” by blink-182.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 20, 2025 ago
    Linda Ronstadt, You’re No Good: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 29 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol ; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Linda Ronstadt, You’re No Good | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 29th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “You’re No Good” by Linda Ronstadt.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 20, 2025 ago
    The-Dream, Panties to the Side: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 15 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The-Dream, Panties to the Side | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 15th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Panties to the Side” by The-Dream.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 20, 2025 ago
    San Cha, Gay: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 15 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; San Cha; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    San Cha, Gay | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 15th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Gay” performed by queer musician, San Cha.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 19, 2025 ago
    Bentley Robles & ZEE MACHINE, Lock Me Up! [📷: Bentley Robles Music]
    LGBTQ

    Bentley Robles & ZEE MACHINE, LOCK ME UP! | Song Review 🎵

    Bentley Robles and ZEE MACHINE team up as TEARS & GEARZ on the brief, bright, and entertaining pop single, “LOCK ME UP!”.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 19, 2025 ago
    Addison Rae, High Fashion [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Addison Rae, High Fashion | Song Review 🎵

    Ascending pop singer Addison Rae returns with another ear-catching bop with “High Fashion.”

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 19, 2025 ago
    ETHAN, SPORTS CAR: Covers No. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; ETHAN; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    ETHAN, SPORTS CAR | COVERS

    In the fifth edition of COVERS (2025), ETHAN delivers a compelling rendition of “SPORTS CAR” originally performed by Tate McRae.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 19, 2025 ago

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