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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 Meters, Cissy Strut: Throwback Vibez No. 189 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
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    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, 1 weekNovember 27, 2025 ago
    15 Intriguing Songs Where The Keyword is SONG (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jamal Umar, Larry Jenkins from Pexels;  AcatXIo, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Intriguing Songs Where The Keyword is SONG | Playlist 🎧

    15 Intriguing Songs Where The Keyword is SONG features songs by beabadoobee, Benson Boone, Brenton Wood, Conan Gray, ericdoa, and Shaboozey.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksNovember 12, 2025 ago
    A Noteworthy Compendium of N Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anna Shvets, Pietro Henricky from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    A Noteworthy Compendium of N Songs | Playlist 🎧

    A Noteworthy Compendium of N Songs features songs by Doechii, Drake, Hozier, Kendrick Lamar, Steve Lacy, and Tinashe.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthNovember 5, 2025 ago
    11 Thrilling ARE Songs, Part 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo from Pixabay; Brock Wegner on Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    11 Thrilling ARE Songs, Part 3 | Playlist 🎧

    11 Thrilling ARE Songs, Part 3 features songs by 54 Ultra, Aaliyah, LaBelle, Teddy Swims, and Troye Sivan.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsSeptember 10, 2025 ago
    The Meters, Hand Clapping Song: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 143 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Meters, Hand Clapping Song | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 143rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Hand Clapping Song” by The Meters.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsSeptember 8, 2025 ago
    13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 4 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bruno Palace from Pexels; AcatXIo, Niek Verlaan, OpenClipart-Vectors  from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 4 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 4 features songs by Artemas, David Archuleta, John Summit & HAYLA, LaBelle, Lauryn Hill, and Noah Guy.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsJuly 7, 2025 ago
    A Hodgepodge of Place Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    A Hodgepodge of Place Songs | Playlist 🎧

    A Hodgepodge of Place Songs features songs by Chappell Roan, Dr. John, Fred again.., Janet Jackson, Käärijä & Hooja, and The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsJune 18, 2025 ago
    Betty Harris vs. Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint: Head 2 Head No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 43 North Broadway, LLC, Sansu, The Verve Music Group; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Betty Harris vs. Elvis Costello | Head 2 Head

    In the 18th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Betty Harris and Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint contend for the best rendition of “Nearer to You.”

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsJune 14, 2025 ago
    15 Captivating Songs That Ask a Question (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Gordon Johnson, Marcin  from Pixabay; Photo by KÜRŞAT GÜNEY on Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    15 Captivating Songs That Ask a Question | Playlist 🎧

    15 Captivating Songs That Ask a Question features songs by David Archuleta, LaBelle, Lorde, RYANN, Teddy Swims, and Ylvis.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsJune 4, 2025 ago
    Betty Harris, Nearer to You: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 88 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sansu / 43 North Broadway, LLC; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Betty Harris, Nearer to You | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 88th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Nearer to You” by Betty Harris.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsJune 3, 2025 ago
    Dr. John, Right Place Wrong Time: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 87 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corp.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Dr. John, Right Place Wrong Time | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 87th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Right Place Wrong Time” by Dr. John.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsJune 2, 2025 ago
    LaBelle, Are You Lonely?: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 73 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    LaBelle, Are You Lonely? | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 73rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Are You Lonely?” by LaBelle.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsMay 8, 2025 ago

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