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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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    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.

    Nick Lowe, Nutted by Reality: Throwback Vibez No. 41 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Yep Roc Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
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    Nick Lowe, Nutted by Reality | Throwback Vibez

    In the 41st edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Nutted by Reality” by English singer, songwriter, and producer Nick Lowe.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 6, 2026 ago
    Nina Simone, Take Me To The Water: Music Lifts No. 13 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Verve Music Group; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Nina Simone, Take Me To The Water | Music Lifts

    In the 13th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by legendary jazz musician Nina Simone performing “Take Me To The Water.”

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 5, 2026 ago
    Billie Eilish, WILDFLOWER: Bangerz N Bopz No. 28 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Darkroom / Interscope; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Billie Eilish, WILDFLOWER | Bangerz N Bopz

    In the 28th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “WILDFLOWER” performed by Academy and Grammy award-winner, Billie Eilish.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 5, 2026 ago
    John Lennon vs. Donny Hathaway: Face Off No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EMI Records Ltd, Rhino Entertainment Company; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    John Lennon vs. Donny Hathaway | Face Off

    In the ninth edition of Face Off (2026), John Lennon and Donny Hathaway face off for the best rendition of “Jealous Guy.”

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksApril 4, 2026 ago
    H3adband, BOO: Bangerz N Bopz No. 27 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; WatchDatBaby Records / Hitmaker Distro; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    H3adband, BOO | Bangerz N Bopz

    In the 27th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “BOO,” the viral hit by Baton Rouge rapper H3adband.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksApril 4, 2026 ago
    Reiley, Feeling: Beaming with Pride No. 27 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Reiley; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Reiley, Feeling | Beaming with Pride

    In the 27th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Feeling” performed by Faroese singer-songwriter Reiley.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksApril 3, 2026 ago
    ERNEST & Morgan Wallen, Flower Shops: Dazzling Duets No. 14 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Big Loud Records; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    ERNEST & Morgan Wallen, Flower Shops | Dazzling Duets

    In the 14th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), country musicians ERNEST and Morgan Wallen collaborate on “Flower Shops.”

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksApril 3, 2026 ago
    Artemas, control yourself: Spicy Tunez No. 27 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Artemas; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Music

    Artemas, control yourself | Spicy Tunez

    In the 27th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “control yourself” by Artemas.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksApril 2, 2026 ago
    Simon & Garfunkel, I Am a Rock: Throwback Vibez No. 40 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Simon & Garfunkel, I Am a Rock | Throwback Vibez

    In the 40th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “I Am a Rock” by Simon & Garfunkel.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksApril 2, 2026 ago
    Rick Glam, VAMPIRE AFTER DARK [📷: Rick Glam]
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    Rick Glam Unveils VAMPIRE AFTER DARK

    Intriguing & talented Brazilian electronic artist, Rick Glam, unveils VAMPIRE AFTER DARK (arriving April 8), an extension & conclusion of his debut EP.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksApril 1, 2026 ago
    Matt Rogers, Lube For The Sleigh: Beaming with Pride No. 26 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Matt Rogers, Lube For The Sleigh | Beaming with Pride

    In the 26th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Lube For The Sleigh” performed by actor, comedian, and singer Matt Rogers.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksApril 1, 2026 ago
    Amy Winehouse, Valerie: Covers No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Island Records; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Amy Winehouse, Valerie | COVERS

    In the ninth edition of COVERS (2026), Amy Winehouse delivers a compelling rendition of “Valerie,” originally performed by The Zutons.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksApril 1, 2026 ago

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