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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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    Bloodstone, “Natural High”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 41 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner Music Group – X5 Music Group; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Bloodstone, Natural High | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 41st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Natural High” by Bloodstone. 

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsMarch 11, 2023 ago
    15 Songs Characterized by Their Colors, Vol. II [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Adrien Olichon, Aleksandar Pasaric, Alexander Grey, Clem Onojeghuo, COSMOPOLITANO MODEL, David Bartus, gdtography, Hilary Halliwell, Lisa Fotios, Magda Ehlers, Pexels, Taryn Elliott, Zetong Li]
    Evergreen

    15 Songs Characterized by Their Colors, Vol. II | Playlist 🎧

    15 Songs Characterized by Their Colors, Vol. II features songs courtesy of 5 Seconds of Summer, BLACKPINK, Drake, Omar Apollo, Taylor Swift & Zach Bryan.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 26, 2022 ago
    brakence, “venus fly trap” [📷: Columbia]
    LGBTQ

    brakence, “venus fly trap” | Track Review 🎵

    Rising pop musician brakence impresses on his second single from 2022, “venus fly trap,” which encompasses deep infatuation.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 14, 2022 ago
    Mary J. Blige, “Missing You”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 33 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, MCA, The Musical Hype, UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Columns

    Mary J. Blige, “Missing You” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 33rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Missing You” by Mary J. Blige.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 22, 2022 ago
    Archie Bell & The Drells, “Strategy”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 12 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, Sony Music Entertainment]
    Columns

    Archie Bell & The Drells, Strategy | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    On the 12th edition of Throwback Vibez, we explore recollect and reflect on “Strategy” by soul collective Archie Bell & The Drells. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 19, 2021 ago
    Myylo, My EP Era is Now Over [📷 : Myylo]
    Album 💿

    Myylo, My EP Era is Over Now (EP) | Album Review 💿

    LGBTQ Pop singer/songwriter Myylo ends his EP era with his colorfully-titled, five-song EP, My EP Era is Over Now.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 28, 2021 ago
    Myylo, I Do (EP) [📷: OK Be Nice]
    Album 💿

    Myylo, I Do (EP) | Album Review 💿

    The ‘King of Bops’ about boys, Myylo, warms up January 2021 with his fabulous four-track EP, I Do.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 15, 2021 ago
    The 1975, "Me & You Together Song" from Notes on a Conditional Form [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    The 1975, Me & You Together Song | Track Review 🎵

    Matthew Healy and The 1975 drops the infatuated “Me & You Together Song,” the fourth advance single from Notes on a Conditional Form.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJanuary 24, 2020 ago
    13 Entertaining Songs That Reference Musical Instruments [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Entertaining Songs That Reference Musical Instruments | Playlist 🎧

    “13 Entertaining Songs That Reference Musical Instruments” features songs courtesy of Alt-J, Behemoth, Jason Derulo, Jeezy, and Taylor Swift.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJanuary 13, 2020 ago
    15 Beautiful, Gorgeous, or Pretty Songs [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Interscope, Atlantic, Capitol Nashville, RCA]
    Evergreen

    15 Beautiful, Gorgeous, or Pretty Songs | Playlist

    “15 Beautiful, Gorgeous, or Pretty Songs” features music courtesy of 6LACK, Bazzi, Carrie Underwood, G-Eazy, and P!nk among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 5, 2018 ago
    Shawn Mendes, Illuminate [📷 : Island]
    Music

    Shawn Mendes, ‘There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back’ | Track Review

    Shawn Mendes returns with “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back,” a new addition to 2017 editions of his sophomore album, ‘Illuminate.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2017 ago
    Khalid, American Teen © RCA
    Music

    Khalid, Location | Track Review 🎵

    Burgeoning teen R&B singer Khalid delivers a sensational single in “Location,” a relatable gem about young love.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 14, 2017 ago

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