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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.
    Kyle Alessandro, Lighter: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 28 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    Kyle Alessandro, Lighter | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 28th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Lighter” performed by Kyle Alessandro.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsApril 4, 2025 ago
    Jerry Butler, Moody Woman: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 54 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jerry Butler, Moody Woman | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 54th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Moody Woman” by the late, great soul legend, Jerry Butler.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsApril 4, 2025 ago
    13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 4 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Leonardo Goncalves wild from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 4 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 4 features songs by Denise LaSalle, ETHAN, Pharrell Williams x Miley Cyrus, Teddy Pendergrass, and Twisted Sister.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsApril 4, 2025 ago
    Aerosmith, Dude (Looks Like A Lady): Controversial Songs No. 11 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Geffen; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Aerosmith, Dude (Looks Like A Lady) | Controversial Songs

    In the 11th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind the “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsApril 3, 2025 ago
    James Ingram & Michael McDonald, Yah Mo Be There: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 53 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Qwest; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    James Ingram & Michael McDonald, Yah Mo Be There | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 53rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Yah Mo Be There” by James Ingram and Michael McDonald.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsApril 3, 2025 ago
    Al Calderon, Lo100to: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 26 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Al Calderon / Create Music Group; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Al Calderon, Lo100to | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 26th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Lo100to” by Al Calderon.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsApril 3, 2025 ago
    Jake Wesley Rogers, God Bless: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 27 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Facet / Warner; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    Jake Wesley Rogers, God Bless | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 27th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “God Bless” performed by Jake Wesley Rogers.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsApril 2, 2025 ago
    Heather Headley, All The Man That I Need: Covers No. 8 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; in:ciite; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Heather Headley, All The Man That I Need | COVERS

    In the eighth edition of COVERS (2025), Heather Headley delivers a compelling rendition of “All The Man That I Need” popularized by Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsApril 2, 2025 ago
    The Reverend Horton Heat, Let Me Teach You How To Eat: Wacky Wednesday No. 14 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Craft Recordings. / Concord; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Reverend Horton Heat, Let Me Teach You How To Eat | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 14th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Let Me Teach You How To Eat,” performed by The Reverend Horton Heat.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsApril 2, 2025 ago
    15 Fantastic CAN Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, guilane, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Fantastic CAN Songs | Playlist 🎧

    15 Fantastic CAN Songs feature songs by Elton John, JORDY, Kehlani, Kim Petras, Shirley Caesar, and Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsApril 2, 2025 ago
    Vicki Sue Robinson, Turn The Beat Around: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 13 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Vicki Sue Robinson, Turn The Beat Around | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 13th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Turn The Beat Around” performed by Vicki Sue Robinson.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsApril 1, 2025 ago
    The Temptations, Ain’t Too Proud To Beg: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 52 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Temptations, Ain’t Too Proud To Beg | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 52nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg” by The Temptations.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsApril 1, 2025 ago

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