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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.
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    Music

    Barbarossa, Make it Through | Track Review 🎵

    British singer/songwriter Barbarossa shines on his single, “Make it Through,” which tackles the process of overcoming life’s hurdles.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 26, 2020 ago
    Freak Heat Waves, "Nothing Lasts Forever" from Zap the Planet [Photo Credit: Freak Heat Waves]
    Music

    Freak Heat Waves, Nothing Lasts Forever | Track Review 🎵

    Canadian duo Freak Heat Waves deliver quite the vibe on “Nothing Lasts Forever,” a single from their 2020 LP, Zap the Planet.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 26, 2020 ago
    Bob Dylan, Rough and Rowdy Ways [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Bob Dylan, Rough and Rowdy Ways | Album Review 💿

    Back with his first LP of originals in eight years, the iconic Bob Dylan is superb throughout his 39th studio album, Rough and Rowdy Ways.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 26, 2020 ago
    Deadly Songs... (Vol. 2) [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Deadly Songs Unlikely to Leave You Literally Dead (Vol. 2) | Playlist 🎧

    Deadly Songs… (Vol. 2) features Alicia Keys, The Black Dahlia Murder, Hayley Williams, Luke Bryan & Powfu.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 26, 2020 ago
    Nick Deutsch, "Monsters" [Photo Credit: Nick Deutsch]
    LGBTQ

    Nick Deutsch, Monsters | Track Review 🎵

    Pop singer/songwriter Nick Deutsch delivers a moving, powerful record in “Monsters,” speaking about ‘monsters’ shouldn’t thwart love.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 24, 2020 ago
    Peter Drucker, "Concrete" [Photo Credit: Peter Drucker]
    Music

    Peter Drucker, Concrete | Track Review 🎵

    Singer/songwriter Peter Drucker impresses on single “Concrete” with his expressive vocals, compelling songwriting, and colorful production.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 24, 2020 ago
    Lil Baby is Doing Big Things: Scanning the Chart No. 1 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Quality Control Music]
    Columns

    Lil Baby is Doing Big Things | Scanning the Charts 📉

    Scanning the Charts – Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100 dated 6/27/20 – it’s clear Lil Baby is doing big things on both.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 24, 2020 ago
    13 MORE Songs Centered on Life [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    13 More Songs Centered on Life | Playlist 🎧

    ‘13 More Songs Centered on Life’ features music courtesy of Future, John Legend, Kehlani, Norah Jones, Perfume Genius & Trevor Daniel.v

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 24, 2020 ago
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    Album 💿

    Powfu, poems of the past (EP) | Album Review 💿

    “Death bed” is the crowning achievement on poems of the past, but Powfu shows immense potential and talent beyond its biggest hit.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 23, 2020 ago
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    Album 💿

    John Legend, Bigger Love | Album Review 💿

    John Legend takes some risks on Bigger Love, which is imperfect, but more often than not, an enjoyable contemporary R&B album.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 23, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Twin Voids: Interview #89 [Photo Credits: Twin Voids, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Twin Void | Interview 🎤

    For the 89th interview in the Getting to Know… series, guitarist Nathan Bidwell provides the scoop on his band, Twin Void.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 23, 2020 ago
    Beyoncé, "Back Parade" [Photo Credits: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia]
    Music

    Beyoncé, Black Parade | Track Review 🎵

    Beyoncé celebrates and embraces unapologetic blackness on her ear catching, Juneteenth 2020 released single, “Black Parade.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 22, 2020 ago

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