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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.
    Stevie Wonder, “Can’t Put It in the Hands of Fate” (Ft. Rapsody, Cordae, Chika & Busta Rhymes) [ 📷: UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Music

    Stevie Wonder, Can’t Put It in the Hands of Fate | Track Review 🎵

    After an extended hiatus, soul icon Stevie Wonder returns with some friends on the woke single, “Can’t Put It in the Hands of Fate.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 20, 2020 ago
    Boy 👦: 5ive Songs No. 48 [📷: 12TONE Music, 88rising, Brent Faulkner, Columbia, GODMODE, Pretty Monkey Recordz, Republic, Unsplash, Warner]
    Evergreen

    Boy 👦 | 5ive Songs

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

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 20, 2020 ago
    Omar Apollo, Apolonio [📷 : Warner]
    Album 💿

    Omar Apollo, Apolonio | Album Review 💿

    Apolonio, the 2020 mini-album by Omar Apollo, provides a marvelous sampling of the incredible things that he has in store for the future.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 20, 2020 ago
    Lana Del Rey, "Let Me Love You Like a Woman" [📷 : Interscope]
    Music

    Lana Del Rey, Let Me Love You Like a Woman | Track Review 🎵

    Lana Del Rey eschews controversy and delivers another great addition to her rich catalogue with single “Let Me Love You Like a Woman.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 19, 2020 ago
    Ty Dolla $ign, "By Yourself" [📷 : Atlantic]
    Music

    Ty Dolla $ign, By Yourself | Track Review 🎵

    Short, but sweet, Ty Dolla $ign drops an enjoyable joint with “By Yourself,” assisted by Jhené Aiko and Mustard.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 19, 2020 ago
    Justin Bieber, "Lonely" (with Benny Blanco) [📷 : Friends Keep Secrets, Def Jam, Interscope]
    Music

    Justin Bieber, Lonely | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning pop superstar Justin Bieber shines on his authentic, reflective, and vulnerable single, “Lonely” with Benny Blanco.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 19, 2020 ago
    Demi Lovato, "Commander in Chief" [📷 : Island]
    Music

    Demi Lovato, Commander in Chief | Track Review 🎵

    Demi Lovato criticizes ‘45’ for his failed leadership on her somber yet powerful and totally relevant single, “Commander in Chief.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 19, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Non Talkers: Interview #130 [📷: Non Talkers, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Non Talkers | Interview 🎤

    For the 130th interview on The Musical Hype, we chat with Non Talkers, an intriguing indie pop band from Portugal.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 19, 2020 ago
    Alluring Songs Where the Keyword is Back, Vol. 2 [📷 : Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Alluring Songs Where the Keyword is Back, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    ‘Alluring Songs Where the Keyword is Back, Vol. 2’ features music by Claire Rosinkranz, J. Cole, Max Frost, Omar Apollo & Trey Songz.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 19, 2020 ago
    Cats 😺 or Dogs 🐶: 5ive Songs No. 47 [ Photo Credits: Atlantic, 88rising, Brent Faulkner, EMPIRE, The Musical Hype, Universal Island, Unplash, Warner, Young Money]
    Evergreen

    Cats 😺 or Dogs 🐶 | 5ive Songs

    On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that feature either songs associated with CATS 😺 or DOGS 🐶 in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 17, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Non Stop Erotic Cabaret: Interview #129 [Photo Credits: Non Stop Erotic Cabaret, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Non Stop Erotic Cabaret | Interview 🎤

    For our 129th interview on The Musical Hype, we have the pleasure of chatting with both members of synthpop duo Non Stop Erotic Cabaret.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 17, 2020 ago
    Lauv & Conan Gray, "Fake" [Photo Credits: Lauv / AWAL]
    Music

    Lauv & Conan Gray, Fake | Track Review 🎵

    Pop standouts Lauv and Conan Gray join forces to deliver a short, sweet, and totally irresistible bop in “Fake.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 16, 2020 ago

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