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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.
    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
    Coldplay, "Higher Power" [📷: Parlophone]
    Music

    Coldplay, Higher Power | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning alternative darlings Coldplay get spiritual and return in spirited fashion on the enjoyable “Higher Power.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 12, 2021 ago
    DJ Khaled Truly ‘The Best’ at No. 1: Scanning the Charts 📉 No. 19 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, The Musical Hype, We The Best]
    Columns

    DJ Khaled Truly ‘The Best’ at No. 1 | Scanning the Charts 📉

    Scanning the Charts (5/15/21): DJ Khaled truly ‘bests’ the competition as Khaled Khaled debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 12, 2021 ago
    13 Totally Locked Up, Prison Songs 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Ichigo121212 from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, WikimediaImages]
    Evergreen

    13 Totally Locked Up, Prison Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Totally Locked Up, Prison Songs 🎧 features music courtesy of Akon, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Miley Cyrus, TOOL & The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 12, 2021 ago
    Dinosaur: 3BOPS No. 27 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Michael Watts from Pixabay,The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    Dinosaur | 3BOPS

    On the 27th edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with a DINOSAUR in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 11, 2021 ago
    Under Starling, "Icarus" [📷: Under Starling]
    Music

    Under Starling, Icarus | Track Review 🎵

    Irish alternative rock band Under Starling compel on “Icarus,” an awesome, conceptual first single from their forthcoming debut album.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 11, 2021 ago
    Waste: 5ive Songs No. 38 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Waste | 5ive Songs

    On the 38th edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with WASTE (or being WASTED) in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 11, 2021 ago
    Manchester Orchestra, The Million Masks of God [📷: Loma Vista]
    Album 💿

    Manchester Orchestra, The Million Masks of God | Album Review 💿

    Atlanta, Georgia alt rock band Manchester Orchestra deliver one of the most accomplished albums of 2021 with The Million Masks of God.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 11, 2021 ago
    Saweetie, "Fast (Motion)" [📷: ICY / Warner]
    Music

    Saweetie, Fast (Motion) | Track Review 🎵

    Rapper Saweetie drops an utterly infectious, supremely confident banger with “Fast (Motion),” set to appear on her debut LP. 

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 10, 2021 ago

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