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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.
    Hour: 5ive Songs No. 35 [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Def Jam, The Musical Hype, Parkwood Entertainment, RCA, Republic, Unsplash, Warner Music Nashville]
    Evergreen

    Hour… ⌛| 5ive Songs

    On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five intriguing songs that are associated with time – the hour ⌛ or, in some instances, many hours.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 22, 2020 ago
    Mariah Carey, "Out Here on My Own" [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Mariah Carey, Out Here on My Own (2000) | Track Review 🎵

    Mariah Carey unleashes “Out Here on My Own,” a cover of the classic Fame record, the second single released in advance of The Rarities.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 22, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... One Of The Last: Interview #118 [Photo Credits: One Of The Last, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… One Of The Last | Interview 🎤

    On the 118th interview on The Musical Hype, vocalist John O’Connor gives us the scoop on the Brooklyn, NY hybrid metal band, One Of The Last.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 21, 2020 ago
    Tyga, Saweetie & YG, "Money Mouf" [Photo Credit: Last Kings]
    Music

    Tyga, Saweetie & YG, Money Mouf | Track Review 🎵

    Rappers Tyga, Saweetie, and YG team up for the surefire banger, “Money Mouf,” which encompasses money and sex.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 21, 2020 ago
    Sam Smith, "Diamonds" [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    LGBTQ

    Sam Smith, Diamonds | Track Review 🎵

    Upon announcing their third studio album, Love Goes, Sam Smith drops yet another pop bop, the sleek “Diamonds.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 21, 2020 ago
    Justin Bieber, "Holy" [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    Justin Bieber, Holy | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy winners Justin Bieber and Chance The Rapper make a formidable musical team on their spiritual’ pop single, “Holy.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 21, 2020 ago
    Alicia Keys, Alicia [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Album 💿

    Alicia Keys, Alicia | Album Review 💿

    All in all, Alicia ends up being a pleasant, well-rounded seventh studio album by Grammy-winning R&B artist Alicia Keys.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 21, 2020 ago
    Elements of Art, Illustrated Via Song [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Elements of Art, Illustrated Via Song | Playlist 🎧

    ‘Elements of Art, Illustrated Via Song’ features music courtesy of Charli XCX, Christina Aguilera, Roddy Ricch, Ryan Beatty & Victoria Monét.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 21, 2020 ago
    Favorite: 5ive Songs No. 34 [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Epic, Fueled By Ramen, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Sub Pop, Universal Republic]
    Evergreen

    Favorite | 5ive Songs

    On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five intriguing songs that feature the word FAVORITE in their respective titles.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 19, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Alien feelings: Interview #117 [Photo Credits: Alien feelings, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Alien feelings | Interview 🎤

    For the 117th interview on The Musical Hype, we get the lowdown on the North Wales band, Alien feelings.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 19, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... The Jailbirds [Photo Credits: The Jailbirds, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… The Jailbirds | Interview 🎤

    For the 116th interview on The Musical Hype, we get the goods from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada hard rock trio, The Jailbirds.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 18, 2020 ago
    Janelle Monáe, "Turntables" [Photo Credit: Bad Boy]
    Music

    Janelle Monáe, Turntables | Track Review 🎵

    Janelle Monáe drops an epic soundtrack single with “Turntables,” from the Amazon Original Movie, All In: The Fight for Democracy.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 18, 2020 ago

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