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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.
    Morgan Wallen, Just In Case: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 31 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Big Loud / Mercury; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Morgan Wallen, Just In Case | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 31st edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Just In Case” performed by Grammy-nominated country musician Morgan Wallen.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 19, 2025 ago
    Ruben, Love That Hurts: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 32 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Markussen Music / Warner Music Norway AS; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    Ruben, Love That Hurts | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 32nd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Love That Hurts” performed by Norwegian singer/songwriter Ruben.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 18, 2025 ago
    The Originals, Baby, I’m For Real: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 62 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Originals, Baby, I’m For Real | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 62nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Baby, I’m For Real” by ‘Motown’s best-kept secret,’ The Originals.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 18, 2025 ago
    13 Songs Focused Exclusively on Clothes (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Abhishek Shekhawat, Aravind Kowtharapu, foad shariyati, JJY Media, Michael Obstoj, omid bonyadian from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Focused Exclusively on Clothes | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs Focused Exclusively on Clothes features songs by Angie Stone, Jay-Z, Joe Nichols, Kehlani, Nxdia, and Panic! At The Disco.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 18, 2025 ago
    Kiss, Christine Sixteen: Controversial Songs No. 13 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kiss Catalog, Ltd. / The Island Def Jam Music Group; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Kiss, Christine Sixteen | Controversial Songs

    In the 13th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “Christine Sixteen” by Kiss.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 17, 2025 ago
    The Isley Brothers, This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You): Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 61 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Isley Brothers, This Old Heart Of Mine | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 61st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)” by The Isley Brothers.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 17, 2025 ago
    Paisley Heart, Suck Me Off: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 30 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Paisley Heart; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Paisley Heart, Suck Me Off | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 30th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Suck Me Off” by Paisley Heart featuring Hollywould Star.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 17, 2025 ago
    Peder Elias, If I Got a Dollar: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 31 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Peder Elias / Sony Music Entertainment Norway AS; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    Peder Elias, If I Got a Dollar | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 31st edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “If I Got a Dollar” performed by Norwegian singer, songwriter, and producer Peder Elias.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 16, 2025 ago
    Sam Tsui & Casey Breves, Die With a Smile: Covers No. 10 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; mudhutdigital.com; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Sam Tsui & Casey Breves, Die With a Smile | COVERS

    In the 10th edition of COVERS (2025), Sam Tsui & Casey Breves deliver a compelling rendition of “Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 16, 2025 ago
    Ylvis, The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?): Wacky Wednesday No. 16 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Urheim / 45th & 3rd Music LLC / Warner Music Norway AS; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ylvis, The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?) | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 16th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)” performed by Ylvis.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 16, 2025 ago
    A Buffet of Randomly Curated B Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    A Buffet of Randomly Curated B Songs | Playlist 🎧

    A Buffet of Randomly Curated B Songs features songs by Billie Eilish, Halle, LISA, Queen, The Weeknd, and Yeat.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 16, 2025 ago
    Soft Cell, Tainted Love: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 14 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Soft Cell, Tainted Love | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 14th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Tainted Love” performed by English synthpop duo Soft Cell.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsApril 15, 2025 ago

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