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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.
    The Oozes, Bitchboy: Wacky Wednesday No. 35 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jelly Cube; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    The Oozes, Bitchboy | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 35th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Bitchboy,” performed by queer London punk band, The Oozes.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsAugust 27, 2025 ago
    11 Exhilarating Era Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo from Pixabay; Canva AI Generated Images]
    Evergreen

    11 Exhilarating Era Songs | Playlist 🎧

    11 Exhilarating Era Songs features songs by Ari Lennox, Dua Lipa, Maxo Kream, ROLE MODEL, and Tayla Parx.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsAugust 27, 2025 ago
    Kongos, Come With Me Now: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 33 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Epic; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Kongos, Come With Me Now | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 33rd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Come With Me Now” performed by the South African American band, Kongos.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsAugust 26, 2025 ago
    Shalamar, Somewhere There’s A Love: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No.136 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Unidisc Music Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Shalamar, Somewhere There’s A Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 136th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Somewhere There’s A Love” by Shalamar.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsAugust 26, 2025 ago
    Lil M.U., Top Of Cars: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 67 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Maya Unique Productions; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Lil M.U., Top Of Cars | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 67th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Top Of Cars” by Lil M.U.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsAugust 26, 2025 ago
    Florence + The Machine, Everybody Scream [📷: Universal Music Operations Limited]
    Music

    Florence + The Machine, Everybody Scream | Song Review 🎵

    Florence + The Machine embraces her fans and the highs of performing on “Everybody Scream,” the promo single from their sixth album, Everybody Scream.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsAugust 25, 2025 ago
    Ruel, The Suburbs [📷: Recess Records Pty Ltd / Giant Music]
    Music

    Ruel, The Suburbs | Song Review 🎵

    Australian pop singer/songwriter Ruel is looking toward the future with his lover on the enjoyable, heartfelt single, “The Suburbs.”

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsAugust 25, 2025 ago
    Doja Cat, Jealous Type [📷: Kemosabe / RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Doja Cat, Jealous Type | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning singer and rapper Doja Cat returns with an enjoyable and envy-laden pop single, “Jealous Type.”

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsAugust 25, 2025 ago
    Parsa Sleighter, Bedroom Superstar [📷: Parsa Sleighter]
    LGBTQ

    Parsa Sleighter, Bedroom Superstar | Song Review 🎵

    Self-described alternative princess Parsa Sleighter mesmerizes with his ambient and enigmatic dream-pop ballad, “Bedroom Superstar.”

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsAugust 25, 2025 ago
    Dyke and the Blazers, Let A Woman Be A Woman - Let A Man Be A Man: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 135 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Craft Recordings / Concord; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
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    Dyke & The Blazers, Let a Woman Be a Woman | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 135th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Let a Woman Be a Woman” by Dyke & The Blazers.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsAugust 25, 2025 ago
    15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from The 1980s (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gabrielle Durant, Ron Lach from Pexels; AcatXIo, Artapixel, Patrick Schwarz, Victoria from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from The 1980s | Playlist 🎧

    15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from The 1980s features songs by Diana Ross, George Michael, Michael Jackson, Prince, Sade, and The B-52’s.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsAugust 25, 2025 ago
    The Weeknd, Open Hearts: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 68 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    The Weeknd, Open Hearts | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 68th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Open Hearts” performed by Grammy-winning R&B superstar, The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsAugust 24, 2025 ago

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