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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPsย  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.ย 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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    Future Nostalgia

    13 More Songs Where the Need is Real (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXlo, Pete Linforth from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Songs Where the Need is Real | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    13 More Songs Where the Need is Real features songs by Bessie Smith, INXS, Jelly Roll, Lil Nas X, Shaboozey, and Tinashe.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsFebruary 12, 2025 ago
    INXS, Need You Tonight: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 9 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    INXS, Need You Tonight | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the ninth edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œNeed You Tonightโ€ by the Australian rock band, INXS.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJanuary 16, 2025 ago
    Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia: The Moonlight Edition [๐Ÿ“ท: Warner]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia (The Moonlight Edition) | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Grammy winner Dua Lipa continues her shine on the expanded version of her sophomore LP, Future Nostalgia (The Moonlight Edition).

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 15, 2021 ago
    51 Best Songs of 2020 (So Far): Year in Review ๐ŸŽง [Photo Credits: 12Tone Music, 88rising, Brent Faulkner, Island, Matador, Pexels, Pixabay, Quality Control Music, RCA, Republic, Warner]
    Evergreen

    51 Best Songs of 2020 (So Far) | Year in Review ๐ŸŽง

    Fiona Apple, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch &The Weeknd appear on 51 Best Songs of 2020 (So Far).

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJune 22, 2020 ago
    Epilogue: 21 Incredible Highlights from Weekly Gems [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Columns

    Epilogue: 21 Incredible Highlights from Weekly Gems | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    โ€œEpilogue: 21 Incredible Highlights from Weekly Gemsโ€ features gems by Demi Lovato, Dua Lipa, Fiona Apple, Lil Uzi Vert & The Strokes.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 1, 2020 ago
    Day 6: Dua Lipa, โ€œLevitatingโ€ (30-Day Song Challenge) [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Warner]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 6: Dua Lipa, Levitating | 30-Day Song Challenge ๐ŸŽถ

    Grammy-winning pop artist Dua Lipa has us totally โ€œLevitatingโ€ (and dancing, too) on Day 6 of the 30-Day Song Challenge. ย 

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 16, 2020 ago
    Fun Friday [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Broesis, The Musical Hype, OmarMedinaFilms, Pixabay, taniarose, Warner]
    Columns

    Dua Lipa, Levitating | Fun Friday ๐Ÿ’Ž

    Dua Lipa brings ample fun to Fun Friday with the high-flying โ€œLevitatingโ€ from her sophomore album, Future Nostalgia.ย 

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 10, 2020 ago

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