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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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    An Unbelievable Compendium of U Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ketut Subiyanto, Moni Rathnak, Nehoray yemini, SHVETS production, TMA Management from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Open Clipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    An Unbelievable Compendium of U Songs | Playlist

    An Unbelievable Compendium of U Songs features songs by D’Angelo, Gracie Abrams, Queen x David Bowie, Sam Smith x Kim Petras, sombr, and Stephen Sanchez.

    By the musical hype, 5 daysJanuary 23, 2026 ago
    13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 8 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AOG Pixels, Ciel Fotos, EZEKIXL AKINNEWU, Moose Photos from Pexels;  Daniele Barison, Gordon Johnson, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Petra from Pixabay; Gabriel Martin from Unsplash, Gabriel Martin on Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 8 | Playlist

    13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 8 features songs by blackbear, Kim Carnes, Paul Simon, Shirley Caesar, Tame Impala, and TOTO.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJanuary 16, 2026 ago
    Who, What, When, Where, Why, How Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, alexxloo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Who, What, When, Where, Why, How Songs | Playlist

    Who, What, When, Where, Why, How Songs features songs by Bee Gees, Billie Eilish, Reneé Rapp, Sabrina Carpenter, Sean Dempsey, and Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsDecember 10, 2025 ago
    Give Me 15 Striking L, G, B, T, Q, I, A, 2S Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kampus Production, Pavel Danilyuk, Polina Tankilevitch, RDNE Stock project, SHVETS production from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay; Alexander Grey, Jas Rolyn on Unsplash, Lynette Nantongo on Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Give Me 15 Striking L, G, B, T, Q, I, A, 2S Songs | Playlist

    Give Me 15 Striking L, G, B, T, Q, I, A, 2S Songs features songs by Cole Redding, Domo Wilson, Gia Woods, Ryan Cassata, RYANN, and The Irrepressibles.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsNovember 7, 2025 ago
    A Noteworthy Compendium of N Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anna Shvets, Pietro Henricky from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    A Noteworthy Compendium of N Songs | Playlist 🎧

    A Noteworthy Compendium of N Songs features songs by Doechii, Drake, Hozier, Kendrick Lamar, Steve Lacy, and Tinashe.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsNovember 5, 2025 ago
    Paul Simon, You Can Call Me Al: Throwback Vibez No. 167 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Paul Simon; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Paul Simon, You Can Call Me Al | Throwback Vibez

    In the 167th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “You Can Call Me Al” by Paul Simon.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsOctober 20, 2025 ago
    13 Fantastic F-O-R For Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Matt Reinke from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Fantastic F-O-R For Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Fantastic F-O-R For Songs features songs by Benson Boone, Chaka Khan, Elliott Yamin, ericdoa, Lizzo, and Rick Ross & Pharrell Williams.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 17, 2025 ago
    Ernie Hines vs. John Legend & The Roots: Head 2 Head No. 21 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Concord Music Group, Inc., Getting Out Our Dreams, Sony Music Entertainment; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ernie Hines vs. John Legend & The Roots | Head 2 Head

    In the 21st edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Ernie Hines and John Legend & The Roots contend for the best rendition of “Our Generation.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 5, 2025 ago
    Ernie Hines, Our Generation: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 95 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Concord Music Group, Inc.; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ernie Hines, Our Generation | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 95th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Our Generation” by Mississippi soul musician Ernie Hines.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJune 16, 2025 ago
    John Legend & The Roots, Our Generation (The Hope of the World): Covers No. 17 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Getting Out Our Dreams / Sony Music Entertainment; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    John Legend & The Roots, Our Generation | COVERS

    In the 17th edition of COVERS (2025), John Legend & The Roots deliver a compelling rendition of “Our Generation” originally performed by Ernie Hines.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJune 11, 2025 ago
    Evan Greer & Ryan Cassata, Protect Trans Kids (WTFIWWY): Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 43 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Get Better; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Evan Greer & Ryan Cassata, Protect Trans Kids (WTFIWWY) | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 43rd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Protect Trans Kids (WTFIWWY)” performed by Evan Greer & Ryan Cassata.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 28, 2025 ago
    Timmy Thomas, Why Can’t We Live Together: Wacky Wednesday No. 22 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Timmy Thomas, Why Can’t We Live Together | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 22nd edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Why Can’t We Live Together,” performed by Timmy Thomas.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 28, 2025 ago

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