![15 Ear-Catching, Eye-Opening Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anna Shvets,Володимир Олейніков, Emiliano Vittoriosi, Mikhail Nilov, Pegah Sharifi, Ron Lach, Uncle mom’s, Wallace Castro from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/15-ear-catching-eye-opening-songs.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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15 Ear-Catching, Eye-Opening Songs → Playlist
15 Ear-Catching, Eye-Opening Songs features songs by Beartooth, Ethel Cain, Future, Justin Bieber, Kim Carnes, and The Platters.
![Slayer, Behind The Crooked Cross: Bangerz N Bopz No. 62 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; American Recordings, LLC; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/slayer-behind-the-crooked-cross-bangerz-n-bopz-62-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Slayer, Behind The Crooked Cross | Bangerz N Bopz
In the 62nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Behind The Crooked Cross” performed by thrash metal band Slayer.
![System Of A Down, Violent Pornography: Wacky Wednesday No. 37 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/system-of-a-down-violent-pornography-wacky-wednesday-37-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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System Of A Down, Violent Pornography | Wacky Wednesday
In the 37th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Violent Pornography,” performed by System Of A Down.
![20 Memorable Classics from 1986 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20-memorable-classics-from-1986.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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20 Memorable Classics from 1986 | Playlist
20 Memorable Classics from 1986 features songs by Cameo, Europe, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, and The Bangles.
![Megadeth, Countdown to Extinction: Throwback Vibez No. 92 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol Records, LLC; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/megadeth-countdown-to-extinction-throwback-vibez-92-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Megadeth, Countdown to Extinction | Throwback Vibez
In the 92nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Countdown to Extinction” by the heavy metal and thrash band Megadeth.
![21 Unforgettable and Unusual Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alejandro Reyes, Elena Smuseva, Jayson Hinrichsen, Oss Leos, The Earthy Jay, Vladimir Konoplev from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/21-unforgettable-and-unusual-songs.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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21 Unforgettable and Unusual Songs | Playlist
21 Unforgettable and Unusual Songs features songs by Alice Cooper, Diljit Dosanjh, Jill Scott, Klovis Gaynor & The Urinal Cakes, Napoleon XIV, and ROSALÍA.
![Beartooth, Pure Ecstasy [📷: Beartooth Band, LLC / Fearless Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/beartooth-pure-ecstasy.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Beartooth, Eyes Closed | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Caleb Shomo backlash aside, Beartooth delivers an enjoyable, spirited single with “Eyes Closed,” the second track from their sixth album, Pure Ecstasy.
![13 Gripping Songs That Reference God (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gerd Altmann, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/13-gripping-songs-that-reference-god.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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13 Gripping Songs That Reference God | Playlist
13 Gripping Songs That Reference God features songs by Behemoth, Bruno Mars, Jake Wesley Rogers, JORDY, Mitty Collier, and Norman Hutchins.
![Europe, The Final Countdown: Throwback Vibez No. 78 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/europe-the-final-countdown-throwback-vibez-78-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Europe, The Final Countdown | Throwback Vibez
In the 78th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “The Final Countdown,” the iconic hit by Swedish rock band Europe.
![13 Tantalizing TWIST Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/13-tantalizing-twist-songs.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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13 Tantalizing TWIST Songs | Playlist
13 Tantalizing TWIST Songs features songs by Chubby Checker, Drake, Ice Nine Kills, Popcaan, Sam Cooke, and The Beatles.
![Acid: 5 Gems No. 20 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/acid-5-gems-20-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Acid | 5 Gems
Acid: 5 Gems No. 20 (2026) features songs by AYHAM, Chance the Rapper, Kesha, Macabre, and Thomston.
![13 GIVE Songs Where It’s Giving Greatness (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Helena Lopes from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/13-give-songs-where-its-giving-greatness.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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13 GIVE Songs Where It’s Giving Greatness | Playlist
13 GIVE Songs Where It’s Giving Greatness features songs by Artemas, Bon Jovi, Chappell Roan, George Benson, New Radicals, and Tracy Chapman.