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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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    Ervin Munir
    Album 💿

    Ervin Munir, Pure And Simple | Album Review 💿

    George James: Norfolk singer-songwriter Ervin Munir returns with his second studio album, Pure and Simple.

    By George James, 9 monthsMarch 25, 2025 ago
    The Lumineers, Automatic [📷: Dualtone Music Group]
    Music

    The Lumineers, Same Old Song | Song Review 🎵

    The Lumineers bring it on “Same Old Song,” the promo single from their fifth studio album, Automatic.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJanuary 14, 2025 ago
    Japanese Breakfast, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) [📷: Dead Ocean]
    LGBTQ

    Japanese Breakfast, Orlando in Love | Song Review 🎵

    Michelle Zauner & Japanese Breakfast warm up 2025 with the classy & enigmatic “Orlando in Love,” the promo single from For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJanuary 13, 2025 ago
    Aka Kelzz, Odyssey [📷: AKA KELZZ]
    Album 💿

    AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review 💿

    George James: “Odyssey” by AKA KELZZ is a celebration of emotional freedom & self-discovery. The Berlin-based singer takes us on a trip through vulnerability, resiliency, and delight…

    By George James, 1 yearDecember 5, 2024 ago
    Getting to Know… WOOF: Interview No. 427 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; WOOF; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… WOOF | Interview

    In the 427th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Chicago-based indie music artist, WOOF.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearOctober 8, 2024 ago
    13 Totally B!†¢hin’ Songs: Vol. 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alan Morales, Anas Ahmed from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Totally B!tchin’ Songs: Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Totally Bitchin’ Songs: Vol. 2 features songs by Bella Poarch, Doja Cat, Future, Ice Spice, Olivia Rodrigo, and Tayo Ricci.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 27, 2024 ago
    Getting to Know… Talkradio: Interview No. 421 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Talkradio; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Talkradio | Interview 🎤

    In the 421st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Melbourne-based, one-man indie rock band, Talkradio.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 16, 2024 ago
    15 Wet Songs About Wet Dreams (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Eren Li from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    15 Wet Songs About Wet Dreams | Playlist 🎧

    15 Wet Songs About Wet Dreams features songs by Adam Lambert, Arin Ray, Artemas, J. Cole, jxdn, and, Wet Leg.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 9, 2024 ago
    North Ship, It Looked Like Rain [📷: adrian purser]
    Album 💿

    North Ship, It Looked Like Rain | Album Review 💿

    George James: North Ship, a musical pairing from Copenhagen, stuns us with their new album, It Looked Like Rain.

    By George James, 1 yearJuly 26, 2024 ago
    Jared St. James, Space Cowboy: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 25 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Jared St. James; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Jared St. James, Space Cowboy | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 25th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “Space Cowboy” performed by Jared St. James.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 7, 2024 ago
    11 Everlasting, Evergreen Songs (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Matheus Bertelli from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    11 Everlasting, Evergreen 🌲 Songs | Playlist 🎧

    11 Everlasting, Evergreen Songs features music courtesy of Barbara Streisand, Omar Apollo, PVRIS, Sufjan Stevens, and Teddy Swims.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 3, 2023 ago
    13 More Songs Where The Keyword is SONG [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Budgeron Bach, Grace Kaley, Johnson Olakotan, Karolina Grabowska, Marlon Alves, Orione Conceição from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 More Songs Where The Keyword is SONG | Playlist 🎧

    13 More Songs Where The Keyword is SONG features music courtesy of Conan Gray, Harry Belafonte, Lil Durk, Michael Jackson, and Phoebe Bridgers.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 21, 2023 ago

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