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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPs  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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 โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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 donโ€™t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the โ€œless finessedโ€ blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
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    50s R&B

    Eye ๐Ÿ‘ This List of Must-Hear โ€œIโ€ Songs, Vol. 3 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXlo, MUSTAQIM MUTALID from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Eye ๐Ÿ‘ This List of Must-Hear โ€œIโ€ Songs, Vol. 3 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    Eye ๐Ÿ‘ This List of Must-Hear โ€œIโ€ Songs, Vol. 3 features songs by Benson Boone, Chaka Khan, Jobriath, NVDES, Omar Rudberg, and The Black Eyed Peas.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 19, 2025 ago
    The Five Satins vs. Boyz II Men: Head 2 Head No. 2 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ember, Motown, Universal Digital Enterprises; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    The Five Satins vs. Boyz II Men | Head 2 Head

    In the second edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Five Satins and Boyz II Men contend for the best rendition of โ€œIn The Still of the Night.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsFebruary 8, 2025 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 2 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio from Pexels; AcatXlo, Jazella from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 2 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 2 features songs by Bobby Darin, Little Richard, Nat King Cole, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, and The Five Satins.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsFebruary 3, 2025 ago
    Boyz II Men, In The Still Of The Nite (Iโ€™ll Remember): Covers No. 2 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Motown; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Boyz II Men, In The Still Of The Nite (Iโ€™ll Remember) | COVERS

    In the 2nd edition of COVERS (2025), Boyz II Men superbly covers โ€œIn The Still Of The Nite (Iโ€™ll Remember)โ€ originally performed by The Five Satins.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsJanuary 22, 2025 ago
    The Five Satins, In the Still of the Night: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 8 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ember / Universal Digital Enterprises; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Five Satins, In the Still of the Night | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the eighth edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œIn the Still of the Nightโ€ by The Five Satins.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsJanuary 14, 2025 ago
    The Flamingos, I Only Have Eyes for You: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 208 (2024) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Parlophone; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Flamingos, I Only Have Eyes for You | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 208th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on โ€œI Only Have Eyes for Youโ€ by The Flamingos.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsDecember 30, 2024 ago
    Little Richard, Tutti Frutti: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 56 (2024) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Craft Recordings / Concord Music Group, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Little Richard, Tutti Frutti | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 56th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on โ€œTutti Fruttiโ€ by the late, great Little Richard.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 4, 2024 ago
    13 Songs That Say It Thrice (2024) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrรกs Matesz from Pexels]
    Columns

    13 Songs That Say It Thrice | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    13 Songs That Say It Thrice features music courtesy of Destinyโ€™s Child, Kelly Clarkson, *NSYNC, Paul McCartney, Ricky Dillard, and Troye Sivan.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 22, 2024 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 1 (2024) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio from Pexels; Jazella from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 1 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 1 features music courtesy of Elvis Presley, Paul Anka, Peggy Lee, The Platters, and Ray Charles.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearFebruary 2, 2024 ago
    Roy Hawkins vs. B.B. King: Head 2 Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ No. 43 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Geffen; Hernรกn Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Roy Hawkins vs. B.B. King | Head 2 Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

    In the 43rd edition of Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ 2 Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ (2023), Roy Hawkins and B.B. King contend for the best rendition of โ€œThe Thrill Is Gone.โ€

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 28, 2023 ago
    B.B. King, The Thrill Is Gone: Covers No. 42 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Geffen; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]
    Columns

    B.B. King, The Thrill Is Gone | COVERS

    In the 42nd edition of COVERS (2023), B.B. King delivers a compelling rendition of โ€œThe Thrill Is Gone,โ€ originally performed by Roy Hawkins.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 11, 2023 ago
    The Champs, Tequila: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 147 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Curb; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Champs, Tequila | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 147th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on the 1958 no. 1 hit, โ€œTequilaโ€ by The Champs.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 29, 2023 ago

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