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Extreme, Extreme II: Pornograffitti [📷: A&M Records]

Extreme, More Than Words | Throwback Vibez

In the 98th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “More Than Words,” the Grammy-nominated song by the Boston rock band Extreme.

By the musical hype, 5 daysSeptember 21, 2026 ago

An Epic Compendium of E Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Manuel Gamboa, ROSA GATTUSO from Pexels; AcatXIo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, David, Królestwo_Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Sabine Kroschel from Pixabay]

An Epic Compendium of E Songs | Playlist 🎧

An Epic Compendium of E Songs features songs by Al Green, JENNIE, Madonna, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, and Tears For Fears.

By the musical hype, 1 yearJune 23, 2025 ago

R.E.M. vs. Al Green: Head 2 Head No. 47 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Athens L.L.C., Fat Possum, R.E.M.; Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]

R.E.M. vs. Al Green | Head 2 Head

In the 47th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), R.E.M. and Al Green contend for the best rendition of “Everybody Hurts.”

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 30, 2024 ago

Al Green, Everybody Hurts: Covers No. 48 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Fat Possum; Alan Cordero, Ba Tik, Kampus Production, Matteo Milan, SHVETS production from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors, StockSnap, Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay]

Al Green, Everybody Hurts | COVERS

In the 48th edition of COVERS (2024), Al Green delivers a compelling rendition of “Everybody Hurts” originally performed by R.E.M..

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 27, 2024 ago

Incredible Songs: 1990s, Vol. 3 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jvxhn Visuals from Pexels]

Incredible Songs: 1990s, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

Incredible Songs: 1990s, Vol. 3 features music by C+C Music Factory, Erykah Badu, R.E.M., Kirk Franklin, and Sinéad O’Connor.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 21, 2023 ago

Lose: 5ive Songs No. 47 (2022) [📷: Ashford Marx, Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Henry Stone Music, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]

Lose | 5ive Songs

In the 47th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with the word LOSE in some form or fashion.

By the musical hype, 4 yearsAugust 25, 2022 ago

R.E.M., “Losing My Religion”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 5 (2022) [📷: Athens L.L.C., Brent Faulkner, Concord Music Group, The Musical Hype, Paul Brennan on Pixabay, Pexels, R.E.M., Sebastian Ervi, SHVETS production, Vinícius Caricatte]

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R.E.M., “Losing My Religion” | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘

On the 5th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘, we explore the outlandishness behind the song “Losing My Religion” performed by R.E.M..

By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 17, 2022 ago

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