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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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    The Weeknd, Baptized In Fear: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    The Weeknd, Baptized in Fear | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 18th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Baptized in Fear” performed by The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 2, 2025 ago
    15 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 4 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EFRA MAGAZINE, GlassesShop GS, Jonathan Silva, Leonardo Goncalves wild, Murat IŞIK, Rajeev Singh, Simon Schlee, Vanessa Pozos from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 4 | Playlist 🎧

    15 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 4 features songs by Ben Platt, Dua Lipa, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Omar Apollo, and Sexyy Red.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsSeptember 11, 2024 ago
    13 Rousing Elevator Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dorothe, Królestwo_Nauki from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Rousing Elevator Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Rousing Elevator Songs features music courtesy of Aerosmith, Blu DeTiger, Declan McKenna, Kota the Friend, Outkast, and Tove Lo.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 8, 2024 ago
    Don Toliver, Deep in the Water [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Cactus Jack / Atlantic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Don Toliver, Deep in the Water | Song Review 🎵

    Rapper/singer Don Toliver delivers a surefire vibe with his enigmatic, reflective, and enjoyable single, “Deep in the Water.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 19, 2024 ago
    Jennifer Lopez, This Is Me... Now [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Nuyorican Productions, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Jennifer Lopez, This Is Me…Now | Song Review 🎵

    Actress and pop superstar Jennifer Lopez celebrates who and where she is now on “This is Me…Now,” the reflective title track from her ninth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearFebruary 14, 2024 ago
    Thomas Rhett, Mamaw's House [📷: Big Machine Label Group]
    Music

    Thomas Rhett, Mamaw’s House (Ft. Morgan Wallen) | Track Review 🎵

    Country musicians Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen collaborate on the single, “Mama’s House,” which appears on Rhett’s compilation LP, 20 Number Ones.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 4, 2023 ago
    Awesome Songs: April 2023 [📷: 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
    15 Songs That Require You to HOLD On [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; fontgenerator.com; Anastasiya Lobanovskaya via Pexels]
    Evergreen

    15 Songs That Require You to HOLD On | Playlist 🎧

    15 Songs That Require You to HOLD On features music from Adam Lambert, Ava Max, Beyoncé, Elton John x Britney Spears, Rina Sawayama & SG Lewis. 

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 6, 2023 ago
    Joesef, Permanent Damage [📷: Bold Cut / AWAL Recordings Ltd]
    Album 💿

    Joesef, Permanent Damage | Album Review 💿

    Queer Scottish, soul-pop musician Joesef delivers an authentic, emotional, and truly exceptional debut album with Permanent Damage. 

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 17, 2023 ago
    Joesef, “Borderline”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 2 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Bold Cut / AWAL Recordings Ltd; Anna Shvets, Monstera, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Spencer Cooper, Uriel Mont via Pexels; Jim, Kurious via Pixabay; Hugo Herrera on Unsplash]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Joesef, “Borderline” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 2nd edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Borderline” performed by Scottish soul-pop singer, Joesef.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 11, 2023 ago
    11 Songs Where the Keyword is SOME [📷: Brent Faulkner, Engin Akyurt via Pixabay, The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs Where the Keyword is SOME | Playlist 🎧

    11 Songs Where the Keyword is SOME features music courtesy of HARDY, Mahalia Jackson, Juice WRLD, The Weeknd and Zach Bryan.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 16, 2022 ago
    Sometimes: 5ive Songs No. 76 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Polina Zimmerman via Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Sometimes | 5ive Songs

    In the 76th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with Sometimes in some form or fashion. 

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 8, 2022 ago

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