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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.
    Pink … 5ive Songs No. 17 [Photo Credits: Alamo, Brent Faulkner, Def Jam, Ian Dooley, Interscope, The Musical Hype, Republic, Unsplash, Warner UK]
    Evergreen

    Pink… | 5ive Songs

    On the 17th edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are pink – or at least somehow associated with the color in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 6, 2020 ago
    Gryffin & John Martin, "Cry" [Photo Credit: Darkroom]
    Music

    Gryffin & John Martin, Cry | Track Review 🎵

    American dance musician and producer Gryffin and Swedish singer John Martin join forces for a surefire, dance bop, “Cry.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 6, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Planet For Sale: Interview #101 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Planet for Sale]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Planet For Sale | Interview 🎤

    For the 101st interview in the ‘Getting to Know…’ series, we get the scoop on the UK alternative collective, Planet For Sale.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 5, 2020 ago
    Surf Mesa, "Somewhere" (Ft. Gus Dapperton) [Photo Credit: Astralwerks]
    Music

    Surf Mesa, Somewhere | Track Review 🎵

    Rising electronic musician Surf Mesa impresses on “Somewhere,” his first original single of 2020. He taps Gus Dapperton for the vocal assist.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 5, 2020 ago
    Marilyn Manson, "WE ARE CHAOS" [Photo Credit: Loma Vista]
    Music

    Marilyn Manson, WE ARE CHAOS | Track Review 🎵

    Marilyn Manson returns with “WE ARE CHAOS,” a brighter, major-key record that marks a departure for the collective.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 5, 2020 ago
    11 Songs Serving Up Greetings & Good Morning [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs Serving Up Greetings & Good Morning | Playlist 🎧

    ‘11 Songs Serving Up Greetings & Good Morning’ features songs from Alex Aiono, The Beatles, EDEN, Max Frost, Mak Sauce & TOKYO’S REVENGE.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 5, 2020 ago
    Taylor Swift is Queen: Scanning the Charts No. 7 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Taylor Swift]
    Columns

    Taylor Swift is Queen | Scanning the Charts 📉

    Scanning the Charts – Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100 dated 8/8/20 – Taylor Swift reigns as queen atop both charts.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 5, 2020 ago
    Kem, "Live Out Your Love" (Ft. Toni Braxton) [Photo Credit: Motown]
    Music

    Kem, Live Out Your Love | Track Review 🎵

    Kem keeps it classic and classy on “Live Out Your Love” featuring Toni Braxton, the second single from his comeback LP, Love Always Wins.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 4, 2020 ago
    DaBaby "No Dribble" (with Stunna 4 Vegas) [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    DaBaby, No Dribble | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby keeps it simple and devoid of depth on his banger, “No Dribble.” He taps Stunna 4 Vegas for the assist.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 4, 2020 ago
    A$AP Ferg, "Move Ya Hips" (Ft. Nicki Minaj & MadeinTYO) [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    A$AP Ferg, Move Ya Hips | Track Review 🎵

    A$AP Ferg keeps it short and sweet on the potent banger “Move Ya Hips,” featuring Nicki Minaj and MadeinTYO.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 4, 2020 ago
    100… 5ive Songs No. 16 [Photo Credits: 12Tone Music, 88rising, BMG Rights Management, Brent Faulkner, Def Jam, Epic, The Musical Hype, Nathan Dumlao, Pixabay, Unsplash, Warner]
    Evergreen

    100… 💯 | 5ive Songs

    On the 16th edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are 💯 – rather, they feature the number ‘100’ in their respective title.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 4, 2020 ago
    Sam Smith, "My Oasis" [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    Music

    Sam Smith, My Oasis | Track Review 🎵

    Sam Smith continues to churn out new music in advance of his TBD third studio album. On “My Oasis,” they’re assisted by Burna Boy.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 4, 2020 ago

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