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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 musical hype

    The Musical Hype (he/him) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education and music theory/composition, respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Music and writing are two of the most important parts of his life.
    Olivia Rodrigo, "good 4 u" [📷: Olivia Rodrigo / Geffen]
    Music

    Olivia Rodrigo, good 4 u | Track Review 🎵

    Olivia Rodrigo brings the heat on “good 4 u,” the energetic, angst-laden pop-punk single from her debut album, SOUR.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 17, 2021 ago
    ‘A’ Songs: No Rhyme or Reason, Vol. 2 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Irina, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    ‘A’ Songs: No Rhyme or Reason, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 ‘A’ Songs: No Rhyme or Reason, Vol. 2 features Conan Gray, Justin Bieber, Lucky Daye, Manchester Orchestra, P!nk & Taylor Swift.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 17, 2021 ago
    R. Kelly vs. Yolanda Adams: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 13 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Elektra, The Musical Hype, Valentin Tikhonovfrom Pixabay, Zomba]
    Columns

    R. Kelly vs. Yolanda Adams | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    On the 13th edition of Head 2 Head, R. Kelly and Yolanda Adams (with Gerald Levert) duke it over their takes on “I Believe I Can Fly.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 15, 2021 ago
    Asbjørn, “Young Dumb Crazy” [📷: Embassy of Music GmbH]
    LGBTQ

    Asbjørn, Young Dumb Crazy | Track Review 🎵

    Danish pop singer/songwriter Asbjørn shines on “Young Dumb Crazy,” the promo single from his third studio album, BOYOLOGY.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 15, 2021 ago
    Getting to Know… Victory Kicks: Interview No. 187 🎤 [📷: Victory Kicks, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Victory Kicks | Interview 🎤

    On the 187th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get some awesome insight from John Sibley regarding his alt-rock band, Victory Kicks.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 14, 2021 ago
    15 Songs Featuring Music Genres in their Title 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gordon Johnson, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Prawny]
    Evergreen

    15 Songs Featuring Music Genres in their Title | Playlist 🎧

    15 Songs Featuring Music Genres in their Title 🎧 features Brittany Howard, Daft Punk, Panic! At the Disco, Polo G & Thomas Rhett.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 14, 2021 ago
    Lil Tecca, "Never Left" [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Lil Tecca, Never Left | Track Review 🎵

    Rapper Lil Tecca comes in incredibly confident, entertaining, and enjoyable on his brief but successful single, “Never Left.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 13, 2021 ago
    Without: 5ive Songs No. 39 (2021) [📷: Adrien Olichon, Brent Faulkner,  Engin Akyurt, The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    Without | 5ive Songs

    On this 39th edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with being WITHOUT in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 13, 2021 ago
    Getting to Know... WinterBeach: Interview No. 186 [📷: WinterBeach, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… WinterBeach | Interview 🎤

    On the 186th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the scoop from Norwegian darkwave synthpop band, WinterBeach.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 13, 2021 ago
    Getting to Know… flyingdeadman: Interview No. 185 🎤 [📷: flyingdeadman, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… flyingdeadman | Interview 🎤

    On the 185th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get some insight from French cinematic post-rock band flyingdeadman.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 12, 2021 ago
    Isaiah Rashad, "Lay Wit Ya" [📷: Top Dawg Entertainment / Warner]
    Music

    Isaiah Rashad, Lay Wit Ya | Track Review 🎵

    Top Dawg Entertainment standout Isaiah Rashad taps fellow rapper Duke Deuce for the entertaining, dirty south banger, “Lay Wit Ya.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 12, 2021 ago
    Conan Gray, "Astronomy" [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Conan Gray, Astronomy | Track Review 🎵

    The stars definitely align for pop singer/songwriter Conan Gray on his relatable, breakup-driven single, “Astronomy.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 12, 2021 ago

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