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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.
    Dua Lipa & Angèle, "Fever" [📷 : Warner[]
    Music

    Dua Lipa & Angèle, Fever | Track Review

    Grammy-winning singer Dua Lipa and Belgian musician Angèle join forces on the sleek, enjoyable dance-pop record, “Fever.” 

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 3, 2020 ago
    H.E.R., "Hold On" [📷 : RCA]
    Music

    H.E.R., Hold On | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning artist H.E.R. continues a strong run in 2020 with her latest single,  “Hold On,” hearkening back to the R&B of old.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 3, 2020 ago
    Champion: 5ive Songs No. 54 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Champion | 5ive Songs

    On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are associated with or celebrate being the CHAMPION.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 3, 2020 ago
    Marvin Sapp, "Thank You For It All" : Thankful Songs No. 2[Marvin Sapp, Chosen Vessel [📷: Provident / Sony / Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Marvin Sapp, Thank You for It All | Thankful Songs 🙏🎶

    For the 2nd Thankful Song 🙏🎶, we highlight & examine the gratitude laden “Thank You for It All” by contemporary gospel artist, Marvin Sapp.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 3, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know...Boneyard: Interview #141 [📷: Boneyard, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Boneyard | Interview 🎤

    On the 141st interview in our Getting to Know… series, we get some background & insight on Canadian hard rock/heavy metal band, Boneyard.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 2, 2020 ago
    Ariana Grande, Positions [📷: Republic]
    Album 💿

    Ariana Grande, Positions | Album Review 💿

    While Positions is no thank, u next, Grammy-winner Ariana Grande still delivers a compelling, enjoyable, & well-rounded sixth studio LP.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 2, 2020 ago
    Rina Sawayama, "Chosen Family": Thankful Songs No. 1 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Dirty Hit, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]
    Columns

    Rina Sawayama, Chosen Family | Thankful Songs 🙏🎶

    For the first Thankful Song 🙏🎶, we highlight & examine the pitch-perfect “Chosen Family” by Japanese-born, British musician, Rina Sawayama.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 2, 2020 ago
    50 Awesome Boy & Girl Songs [📷 : Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    50 Awesome Boy & Girl Songs | Playlist 🎧

    ‘50 Awesome Boy & Girl Songs’ features songs by Beyoncé, blackbear, Charlie Puth, Lana Del Rey, Little Big Town & Panic! At the Disco.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 2, 2020 ago
    SOUL... 5ive Songs No. 53 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Def Jam, Island, Pixabay, RCA, TOOL]
    Evergreen

    Soul | 5ive Songs

    On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are about or associated with the SOUL in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 31, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Everyday Dogs: Interview #140 [📷 : Everyday Dogs, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Everyday Dogs | Interview 🎤

    For Interview #140 on The Musical Hype, we get some background and insight on Athens, Georgia alt rock band, Everyday Dogs.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 30, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Winter Hotel: Interview #139 [📷 : Winter Hotel, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Winter Hotel | Interview 🎤

    For the 139th interview on The Musical Hype, we get the scoop from North Wales alternative metal band, Winter Hotel.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 30, 2020 ago
    Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: October 2020 [📷 : Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: October 2020 | Playlist 🎧

    Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: October 2020 features 21 Savage, BLACKPINK, Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Justin Bieber & Omar Apollo. 

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 30, 2020 ago

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