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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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    Allen Toussaint

    Betty Harris vs. Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint: Head 2 Head No. 18 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: 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 โ€œNearer to You.โ€

    By the musical hype, 14 hoursJune 14, 2025 ago
    15 Captivating Songs That Ask a Question (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Gordon Johnson, Marcin  from Pixabay; Photo by KรœRลžAT GรœNEY on Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    15 Captivating Songs That Ask a Question | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

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

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJune 4, 2025 ago
    Betty Harris, Nearer to You: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 88 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: 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 ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 88th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œNearer to Youโ€ by Betty Harris.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJune 3, 2025 ago
    Dr. John, Right Place Wrong Time: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 87 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corp.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Dr. John, Right Place Wrong Time | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 87th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œRight Place Wrong Timeโ€ by Dr. John.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJune 2, 2025 ago
    LaBelle, Are You Lonely?: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 73 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    LaBelle, Are You Lonely? | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 73rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œAre You Lonely?โ€ by LaBelle.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthMay 8, 2025 ago
    15 Fantastic CAN Songs (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, guilane, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Fantastic CAN Songs | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

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

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsApril 2, 2025 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 4 (2024) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Antoni Shkraba, cottonbro studio, Kool Shooters from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 4 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 4 features music courtesy of Al Green, Barbara Streisand, Eric Carmen, Jean Knight, Jimmy Buffett, and Talking Heads.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 17, 2024 ago
    13 Incredible Songs That Make You Say YES! (2024) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Lay Low from Pexels; TheDigitalArtist from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Incredible Songs That Make You Say YES! | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    13 Incredible Songs That Make You Say YES! features music courtesy of AJR, Ariana Grande, Jung Kook, Killer Mike, and Usher.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearFebruary 23, 2024 ago
    The Pointer Sisters vs. Harry Connick, Jr.: Head 2 Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ No. 36 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony BMG Music Entertainment, UMG Recordings, Inc.; Hernรกn Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    The Pointer Sisters vs. Harry Connick, Jr. | Head 2 Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

    In the 36th edition of Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ 2 Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ (2023), The Pointer Sisters and Harry Connick, Jr. contend for the best rendition of โ€œYes We Can.โ€

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 9, 2023 ago
    Harry Connick, Jr., Yes We Can: Covers No. 34 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Sony BMG Music Entertainment; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Harry Connick Jr., Yes, We Can | COVERS

    In the 34th edition of COVERS (2023), Harry Connick, Jr. delivers a compelling rendition of โ€œYes We Can,โ€ originally performed by Lee Dorsey.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 16, 2023 ago
    The Pointer Sisters, Yes We Can Can: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 123 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via  Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Pointer Sisters, Yes We Can Can | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 123rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โ€œYes We Can Canโ€ by The Pointer Sisters.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 14, 2023 ago
    Aaron Neville, โ€œHerculesโ€: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 70 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Charly; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Aaron Neville, Hercules | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 70th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โ€œHerculesโ€ by versatile soul musician, Aaron Neville.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsMay 1, 2023 ago

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