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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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    Columns

    ColumnsAh, 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.

    Don't Tell John [📷: Josh Miller]
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    Getting to Know… Don’t Tell John | Interview

    In the 492nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the multigenerational, Bay Area family band, Don’t Tell John.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsNovember 27, 2025 ago
    The Meters, Cissy Strut: Throwback Vibez No. 189 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Meters, Cissy Strut | Throwback Vibez

    In the 189th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Cissy Strut” by the New Orleans funk band The Meters.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsNovember 27, 2025 ago
    Rufus Thomas, I’ll Be Your Santa, Baby: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 94 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Concord; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Rufus Thomas, I’ll Be Your Santa, Baby | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 94th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “I’ll Be Your Santa, Baby” by Rufus Thomas.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsNovember 27, 2025 ago
    Joe Buchanan
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    Getting to Know… Joe Buchanan | Interview

    In the 491st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Texas-born and raised Jewish country musician Joe Buchanan.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsNovember 26, 2025 ago
    Big Freedia, Santa Is a Gay Man: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 95 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Queen Diva Music LLC; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Big Freedia, Santa Is a Gay Man | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 95th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Santa Is a Gay Man” performed by Big Freedia.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsNovember 26, 2025 ago
    Noah & The Void
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    Getting to Know… Noah & The Void | Interview

    In the 490th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the one-man band, Noah & The Void, led by Noah Chartier.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsNovember 26, 2025 ago
    Stone Sea
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    Getting to Know… Stone Sea | Interview

    In the 489th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the alternative rock band Stone Sea.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsNovember 26, 2025 ago
    jxdn, Happy Holidays, You Bastard: Covers No. 38 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; DTA / Elektra; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    jxdn, Happy Holidays, You Bastard | COVERS

    In the 38th edition of COVERS (2025), jxdn delivers a compelling rendition of “Happy Holidays, You Bastard,” originally performed by blink-182.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsNovember 26, 2025 ago
    Dominic Fike, Quite the Opposite: Wacky Wednesday No. 48 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    Dominic Fike, Quite the Opposite | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 48th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Quite the Opposite,” performed by Dominic Fike.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsNovember 26, 2025 ago
    Non Talkers
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    Getting to Know… Non Talkers | Interview

    In the 488th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the couple-led, Portugal-based band, Non Talkers.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsNovember 25, 2025 ago
    Jimmy Eat World, The Middle: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 46 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    Jimmy Eat World, The Middle | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 46th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “The Middle” performed by the alternative, emo, pop-punk band Jimmy Eat World.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsNovember 25, 2025 ago
    Smokey Robinson, Being With You: Throwback Vibez No. 188 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Smokey Robinson, Being With You | Throwback Vibez

    In the 188th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Being With You” by iconic Motown singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsNovember 25, 2025 ago

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