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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.
    Sam Smith, Love Goes [📷 : Capitol]
    Album 💿

    Sam Smith, Love Goes | Album Review 💿

    After being delayed, Love Goes, the third album by Sam Smith arrives with its fair share of moments, though fails to supplant his past work.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 5, 2020 ago
    Hole... 5ive Songs No. 55 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Hole | 5ive Songs

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

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 5, 2020 ago
    Mariah Carey, "Thank God I Found You": Thankful Songs No. 4 [📷 : Columbia, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Mariah Carey, Joe & 98º, Thank God I Found You | Thankful Songs 🙏🎶

    For the 4th Thankful Song 🙏🎶, we highlight “Thank God I Found You” by Mariah Carey, Joe, and 98º.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 5, 2020 ago
    India.Arie, "Give Thanks": Thankful Songs No. 3 [📷 : BMG Rights Management, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    India.Arie, Give Thanks | Thankful Songs 🙏🎶

    For the 3rd Thankful Song 🙏🎶, we highlight the ultra-thankful “Give Thanks” by Grammy-winning R&B artist, India.Arie.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 4, 2020 ago
    Ariana Grande "Positions" Herself at No. 1: Scanning the Charts 20 [📷 : Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Republic]
    Columns

    Ariana Grande “Positions” Herself at No. 1 | Scanning the Charts 📉

    Scanning the Charts 📉 – Billboard 200 & Billboard Hot 100 (11/7/20): Ariana Grande debuts at no. 1 on the Hot 100 with “Positions.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 4, 2020 ago
    11 Songs That Are Either Lost or Found [ 📷 : Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs That Are Either Lost or Found | Playlist 🎧

    ‘11 Songs That Are Either Lost or Found’ features music courtesy of FINNEAS, H.E.R., Rihanna, Tame Impala & Trey Songz.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 4, 2020 ago
    Don Diablo, "Kill Me" (with Imabek, Ft. Trevor Daniel) [📷 : HEXAGON]
    Music

    Don Diablo, Kill Me Better | Track Review 🎵

    Dutch DJ Don Diablo, assisted by Kazakhstan DJ Imabek & pop standout Trevor Daniel, delivers a surefire electronic bop with “Kill Me Better.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 3, 2020 ago
    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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 yearsNovember 2, 2020 ago

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