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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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.
    Cordae, "The Parables" [๐Ÿ“ท : Atlantic]
    Music

    Cordae, The Parables | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-nominated rapper Cordae brings the heat on his second single of 2020, the aggressive, hard-hitting โ€œThe Parables.โ€

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 1, 2020 ago
    Mood: 5ive Songs No. 65 [๐Ÿ“ท : Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Mood | 5ive Songs

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

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 1, 2020 ago
    Arlo Parks, "Caroline" [๐Ÿ“ท : Transgressive]
    LGBTQ

    Arlo Parks, Caroline | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    British R&B singer/songwriter Arlo Parks shows immense potential on her chill, narrative-driven single, โ€œCaroline.โ€

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 1, 2020 ago
    YUNGBLUD, "Mars" [๐Ÿ“ท : Interscope]
    LGBTQ

    YUNGBLUD, mars | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Nonconformist alternative standout YUNGBLUD shines on โ€œmars,โ€ the fifth advance single from his sophomore album, weird!

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 30, 2020 ago
    Rina Sawayama, "LUCID" [๐Ÿ“ท: Dirty Hit]
    LGBTQ

    Rina Sawayama, LUCID | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Rina Sawayama continues to slay, dreaming about being with or being the dream girl on her fresh new single, โ€œLUCID.โ€

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 30, 2020 ago
    Jennifer Lopez, "In the Morning" [๐Ÿ“ท: HITCO]
    Music

    Jennifer Lopez, In the Morning | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Although she serves up nothing โ€˜game changing,โ€™ Jennifer Lopez reminds us sheโ€™s still got it on the sexy pop single, โ€œIn the Morning.โ€

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 30, 2020 ago
    Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: November 2020 [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: November 2020 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: November 2020 ๐ŸŽง features 2 Chainz, Fousheรฉ, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion & Shawn Mendes.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 30, 2020 ago
    Quarantine: 5ive Songs No. 64 [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Quarantine | 5ive Songs

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

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 28, 2020 ago
    13 B Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason [๐Ÿ“ท : Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    13 B Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    13 B Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason ๐ŸŽง features BLACKPINK, Brandy, Myylo, Omar Apollo, Sam Fender & Trey Songz.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 27, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Sinai Planum: Interview #151 [๐Ÿ“ท: Sinai Planum, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Knowโ€ฆ Sinai Planum | Interview ๐ŸŽค

    For the 151st Q&A in our Getting to Knowโ€ฆ series, we gain great insight from the Swiss indie alternative rock band, Sinai Planum.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 25, 2020 ago
    Thoughts on 2020 Grammy Nominations (Big Categories) [๐Ÿ“ท: ATO, Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Decca, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Thoughts on 2020 Grammy Nominations (Big Categories) ๐Ÿ†

    Another year, another opportunity for The Musical Hype to scrutinize the Grammy nominations which are particularly odd in 2020.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 25, 2020 ago
    AC/DC Takes โ€˜Power Upโ€™ to No. 1: Scanning the Charts ๐Ÿ“‰ No. 23 [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner, Leidseplein Presse B.V., The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Columns

    AC/DC Takes โ€˜Power Upโ€™ to No. 1 | Scanning the Charts ๐Ÿ“‰

    Scanning the Charts โ€“ Billboard 200 & Billboard Hot 100 (11/28/20): AC/DC launches at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with Power Up.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 25, 2020 ago

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