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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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    15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s | Playlist 🎧

    15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s features songs by Andy Gibb, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Joe Simon, Ramones, and William Bell.

    By the musical hype, 7 daysJuly 9, 2025 ago
    13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 4 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bruno Palace from Pexels; AcatXIo, Niek Verlaan, OpenClipart-Vectors  from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 4 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 4 features songs by Artemas, David Archuleta, John Summit & HAYLA, LaBelle, Lauryn Hill, and Noah Guy.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJuly 7, 2025 ago
    Betty Harris vs. Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint: Head 2 Head No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 43 North Broadway, LLC, Sansu, The Verve Music Group; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Betty Harris vs. Elvis Costello | Head 2 Head

    In the 18th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Betty Harris and Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint contend for the best rendition of “Nearer to You.”

    By the musical hype, 1 monthJune 14, 2025 ago
    Betty Harris, Nearer to You: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 88 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sansu / 43 North Broadway, LLC; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Betty Harris, Nearer to You | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 88th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Nearer to You” by Betty Harris.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthJune 3, 2025 ago
    Eye 👁 This List of Must-Hear “I” Songs, Vol. 4 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Агзам Гайсин, Nika Akin from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Eye 👁 This List of Must-Hear “I” Songs, Vol. 4 | Playlist 🎧

    Eye 👁 This List of Must-Hear “I” Songs, Vol. 4 features songs by Chaka Khan, Joe Tex, Jordan Firstman, Juno Lev, Morgan Wallen, and Peder Elias.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMay 23, 2025 ago
    Joe Tex, I Gotcha: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 69 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Curb; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Joe Tex, I Gotcha | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 69th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “I Gotcha” by southern soul great Joe Tex.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsMay 1, 2025 ago
    Gwen McCrae, You Were Always On My Mind: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 35 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Gwen McCrae, You Were Always On My Mind | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 35th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “You Were Always On My Mind” by Gwen McCrae.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsMarch 3, 2025 ago
    11 Fab Songs That GET it Going, Vol. 1 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Manish Jain from Pexels; AcatXlo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Fab Songs That GET it Going, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧

    11 Fab Songs That GET it Going, Vol. 1 features songs by Doja Cat, Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, Missy Elliott, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sexyy Red.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsFebruary 7, 2025 ago
    13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXlo, Bruno, Deb Radeka, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ | Playlist 🎧

    13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ features songs by Alex Warren, Benson Boone, HNTR ALLN, Joe Simon, Taylor Swift & The Kid LAROI x Quavo.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsJanuary 15, 2025 ago
    Joe Simon, Power of Love: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 207 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ace; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Joe Simon, Power of Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 207th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Power of Love” by southern soul singer extraordinaire, Joe Simon.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsDecember 27, 2024 ago
    Joe Simon, Get Down, Get Down: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 203 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ace; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Joe Simon, Get Down, Get Down | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 203rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Get Down, Get Down” by southern soul singer, Joe Simon.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsDecember 20, 2024 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 4 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; InspiredImages, Vika_Glitter from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 4 | Playlist 🎧

    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 4 features music courtesy of Arthur Conley, Donovan, Patti LaBelle, Sly & The Family Stone, The Supremes, and The Zombies.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsSeptember 6, 2024 ago

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