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        • Album πŸ’ΏAlbums & EPs  πŸ’Ώ 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 (Β½ 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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    13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 3 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ytalo Marcos from Pexels; AcatXlo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 3 features songs by bbno$, JADE, Khalid, Perfume Genius, Taylor Swift, and Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsMarch 3, 2025 ago
    Paint 🎨: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 67 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Pablo de Haro, Rafael Barros, Renato Bezerra from Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Paint 🎨 | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Paint 🎨: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 67 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Doja Cat, Polo G, The Rolling Stones, and Skrillex.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 22, 2023 ago
    The Rolling Stones, Paint It, Black: Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ No. 127 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ABKCO Music & Records Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Rolling Stones, Paint It, Black | Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ

    In the 127th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on β€œPaint It Black” by The Rolling Stones. 

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 21, 2023 ago
    Foo Fighters, But Here We Are [πŸ“·: Roswell]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Foo Fighters, But Here We Are | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    In the midst of grief and tragedy, Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters deliver a consistent, incredibly well executed 11th studio album with But Here We Are.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 15, 2023 ago
    11 Compelling Songs Focused on HERE [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aleksandar Pasaric via Pexels; 建鹏 ι‚΅ from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Compelling Songs Focused on HERE | Playlist 🎧

    11 Compelling Songs Focused on HERE features music courtesy of Al Green, Alessia Cara, Jennifer Hudson, Sam Smith, and The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsMay 17, 2023 ago
    Andrew Lloyd Webber, β€œWishing You Were Somehow Here Again”: FIERCE Pop + Rock πŸ”₯🀘 No. 23 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Polydor Ltd.; Conna Lee, Madelin Berry, anna-m. w., Johan Duran, RODNAE Productions via Pexels; Pete Linforth via Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    Andrew Lloyd Webber, Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again | FIERCE Pop + Rock πŸ”₯🀘

    In the 23rd edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock πŸ”₯🀘, we highlight β€œWishing You Were Somehow Here Again” from the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic, The Phantom of The Opera.  

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsMay 16, 2023 ago
    Awesome Songs: April 2023 [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadio, Sonny Vermeer via Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Awesome Songs: April 2023 | Playlist 🎧

    Awesome Songs: April 2023 features music courtesy of Dominic Fike, Foo Fighters, Kelly Clarkson, SZA, and The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsMay 1, 2023 ago
    Foo Fighters, Rescued [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Roswell; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Foo Fighters, Rescued | Track Review 🎡

    Foo Fighters address the devasting loss of Taylor Hawkins on β€œRescued,” the promo single and opening track from their 11th studio album, But Here We Are.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 24, 2023 ago
    Bone: 5ive Songs No. 50 (2022) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Engin Akyurt, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Bones | 5ive Songs

    In the 50th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with BONES in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 8, 2022 ago
    Normani, "Fair" [πŸ“·:: RCA]
    Music

    Normani, β€œFair” | Track Review 🎡

    Normani delivers on her relatable, heartbreak-laden single, β€œFair,” set to appear on her long-awaited debut album.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 21, 2022 ago
    Imagine Dragons, β€œWrecked” [πŸ“· : KIDinaKORNER/Interscope]
    Music

    Imagine Dragons, Wrecked | Track Review 🎡

    Dan Reynolds and Imagine Dragons have their hearts in the right place on β€œWrecked,” even if execution holds them back to a degree.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 5, 2021 ago
    51 Best Songs of 2020 (So Far): Year in Review 🎧 [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 🎧

    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

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