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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.
    ONLY… 5ive Songs No. 21 [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Cash Money, Domino, Interscope, The Musical Hype, Republic, Unsplash, XL Recordings Ltd.]
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    Only… | 5ive Songs

    On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that feature the word ‘ONLY’ in their song title.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 15, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... TramstonValley: Interview #104 [Photo Credits: TramstonValley, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
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    Getting to Know… TramstonValley | Interview 🎤

    For the 104th interview in our Getting to Know series, we get the lowdown on Japanese rock band TramstonValley from front man, Haruki.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 14, 2020 ago
    Chains ⛓… 5ive Songs No. 20 [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Island, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]
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    Chains⛓… | 5ive Songs

    On the 20th edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are about or associated in some form or fashion with CHAINS ⛓.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 14, 2020 ago
    10 Utterly Lovesick 😍 💘 Songs [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]
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    10 Utterly Lovesick 😍 💘 Songs | Playlist 🎧

    10 Utterly Lovesick 😍 💘 Songs features music courtesy of Banks, Maude Latour, Mura Masa, Trevor Daniel, and Trippie Redd.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 14, 2020 ago
    Think… 5ive Songs No. 19 [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Interscope, Parkwood Entertainment, Republic, Unsplash]
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    Think… | 5ive Songs

    On the 19th edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that that you totally have to THINK about – or associated with thinking.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 13, 2020 ago
    Taylor Swift & Harry Styles Reign Supreme [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Taylor Swift]
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    Taylor Swift & Harry Styles Reign Supreme | Scanning the Charts 📉

    Scanning the Charts – Billboard 200 & Billboard Hot 100 (8/15/20) – Taylor Swift & Harry Styles top the Billboard 200 & Hot 100 respectively.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 12, 2020 ago
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    An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States: Reconstructed | Playlist 🎧

    After deconstructing ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States’ by region, we reconstruct it with all its random, colorful facts & such.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 12, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Random Ties: Interview #103 [Photo Credits: Random Ties, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
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    Getting to Know… Random Ties | Interview 🎤

    For the 103rd interview on The Musical Hype, we chat with Youssef, the vocalist/guitarist for alternative rock band Random Ties.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 11, 2020 ago
    Juice WRLD, "Smile" (Ft. The Weeknd) [Photo Credit: Interscope]
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    Juice WRLD, Smile | Track Review 🎵

    The late Juice WRLD, assisted by The Weeknd, shines once more on “Smile,” a single likely to grace the deluxe edition of Legends Never Die.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 11, 2020 ago
    Joji & Diplo, "Daylight" [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music / Mad Decent]
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    Joji & Diplo, Daylight | Track Review 🎵

    Joji, with an assist from Diplo, returns with “Daylight,” the fourth advance single from his sophomore album, Nectar.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 11, 2020 ago
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    Castles… Palaces… | 5ive Songs

    On the 18th edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are associated with castles or palaces in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 11, 2020 ago
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    Luke Bryan, Born Here Live Here Die Here | Album Review 💿

    On his seventh studio album, Born Here Live Here Die Here, Luke Bryan delivers a respectable if safe and un-innovative effort.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 11, 2020 ago

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