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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
    The Dynamic Superiors, Shoe Shoe Shine: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 26 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    The Dynamic Superiors, Shoe Shoe Shine | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 26th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Shoe Shoe Shine” performed by The Dynamic Superiors.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJuly 8, 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
    The Dynamic Superiors, Leave It Alone: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 81 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Dynamic Superiors, Leave It Alone | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 81st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Leave It Alone” by The Dynamic Superiors.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMay 22, 2025 ago
    13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Yurko, Beatriz Fernandes, Daniel Xavier, Elchino portrait, Godisable Jacob, Israyosoy S., Jennifer Enujiugha, Konstantin Mishchenko, Pixabay, Tuấn Kiệt Jr., wendel moretti from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women | Playlist 🎧

    13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women features songs by Aerosmith, Baauer, Brooke Candy, Chaka Khan, Jordan Adetunji, and Jerry Butler.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsApril 9, 2025 ago
    13 More Songs Where the Need is Real (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXlo, Pete Linforth from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Songs Where the Need is Real | Playlist 🎧

    13 More Songs Where the Need is Real features songs by Bessie Smith, INXS, Jelly Roll, Lil Nas X, Shaboozey, and Tinashe.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsFebruary 12, 2025 ago
    Chaka Khan, I’m Every Woman: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 11 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Chaka Khan, I’m Every Woman | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 11th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “I’m Every Woman” by the iconic, Grammy-winning R&B singer, Chaka Khan.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsJanuary 20, 2025 ago
    13 Captivating Songs You Can't Get Enough Of (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Engin Akyurt from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Captivating Songs You Can’t Get Enough Of | Playlist 🎧

    13 Captivating Songs You Can’t Get Enough Of features music from boygenius, charlieonnafriday, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Post Malone.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 15, 2024 ago
    Marvin Gaye vs. Johnny Mathis: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 25 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; John Mat, Motown; Antoni Shkraba via Pexels, andresilva5, talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov via Pixabay; Nick Wang on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Marvin Gaye vs. Johnny Mathis | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    In the 25th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Marvin Gaye and Johnny Mathis contend for the best rendition of “You’re All I Need To Get By.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 24, 2023 ago
    Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams, “You’re All I Need to Get By”: Covers No. 25 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; John Mat; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams, You’re All I Need to Get By | COVERS

    In the 25th edition of COVERS (2023), Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams delivers a compelling rendition of “You’re all I Need to Get By.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 14, 2023 ago
    Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, “You’re All I Need To Get By”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 87 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, You’re All I Need To Get By | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 87th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “You’re All I Need To Get By” by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell. 

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 9, 2023 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 2 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype; Tatiana Castrillon via Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 2 features music courtesy of Aretha Franklin, George Michael, Kool & The Gang, Queen, and Pink Floyd.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 28, 2023 ago

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