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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.
    GACY: Soundtrack to a Murderous Clown [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Gacy: Soundtrack to a Murderous Clown | Playlist 🎧

    Gacy: Soundtrack to a Murderous Clown features music about and referencing infamous serial killer, John Wayne Gacy (1942 – 1994).

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 7, 2020 ago
    Sufjan Stevens, "America" [Photo Credit: Asthmatic Kitty]
    Music

    Sufjan Stevens, America | Track Review 🎵

    Sufjan Stevens wows with “America,” the lengthy but incredibly deep and thoughtful promo single from his 2020 album, The Ascension.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 6, 2020 ago
    Ellie Goulding, "Slow Grenade" (Ft. Lauv) from Brightest Blue [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Ellie Goulding, Slow Grenade | Track Review 🎵

    Ellie Goulding drops the fourth track off of the EG.0 portion of her fourth studio album, Brightest Blue, “Slow Grenade” featuring Lauv.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 6, 2020 ago
    Kanye West, "Wash Us in the Blood" (Ft. Travis Scott) [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    Kanye West, Wash Us in the Blood | Track Review 🎵

    Kanye West, assisted by Travis Scott, drops a conscious, effective banger (sans profanity mind you) with “Wash Us in the Blood.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 6, 2020 ago
    Teyana Taylor, The Album [Photo Credits: Getting Out Our Dreams / Def Jam]
    Album 💿

    Teyana Taylor, The Album | Album Review 💿

    R&B standout Teyana Taylor follows up her brief sophomore album, K.T.S.E. with the lengthy but superb third LP, The Album.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 6, 2020 ago
    15 Songs That Are Totally Worth the Gamble [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    15 Songs That Are Totally Worth the Gamble | Playlist 🎧

    ‘15 Songs That Are Totally Worth the Gamble’ features music by Kenny Rogers, Lady Gaga, Motörhead, Rihanna, Ryan Beatty & Sech.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 6, 2020 ago
    An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States | Playlist 🎧

    The gargantuan ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States’ features 50 songs referencing each of the 50 states, organized by regions. 

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 3, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Mark Eden: Interview #92 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Mark Eden, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Mark Eden | Interview 🎤

    Australian singer/songwriter Mark Eden provides The Musical Hype with the scoop on our 92nd interview in the Getting to Know… series.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 1, 2020 ago
    G-Eazy, Everything’s Strange Here [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Album 💿

    G-Eazy, Everything’s Strange Here | Album Review 💿

    Give G-Eazy credit for experimenting on Everything’s Strange Here, but he’s best suited as a rapper as opposed to an alternative artist.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 1, 2020 ago
    Bob Dylan Makes History: Scanning the Charts 📉 No. 2 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Interscope, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Pexels]
    Columns

    Bob Dylan Makes History | Scanning the Charts 📉

    Scanning the Charts – Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100 dated 7/4/20 – Bob Dylan makes history with his consistent chart success.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 1, 2020 ago
    The Chicks, "March March" from Gaslighter [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    The Chicks, March March | Track Review 🎵

    Now The Chicks, the Natalie Maines-led country trio continue their comeback with the epic, unapologetic single, “March March.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 30, 2020 ago
    Melanie Martinez, "Fire Drill" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Melanie Martinez, Fire Drill | Track Review 🎵

    Standout alternative pop singer/songwriter Melanie Martinez shines on “Fire Drill,” her second single of 2020 following “Copy Cat”.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 30, 2020 ago

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