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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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    11 Compelling Songs That Reference Da Club | Playlist 🎧

    ‘11 Compelling Songs That Reference Da Club’ features music courtesy of 50 Cent, Drake, Kehlani, Kelsea Ballerini & SAINt JHN.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 8, 2020 ago
    Day 28: Aretha Franklin, “The Long and Winding Road” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Pexels]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 28: Aretha Franklin, The Long…Road | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    Listening to her stunning rendition of “The Long and Winding Road” on Day 28 of the 30-Day Song Challenge, there’ll never be another Aretha Franklin.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 7, 2020 ago
    Day 27: FKA twigs, “Cellophane” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Pexels]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 27: FKA twigs, Cellophane | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    On Day 27 of the 30-Day Song Challenge, FKA twigs simply can’t put her feelings for someone she cared about behind her on “Cellophane.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 6, 2020 ago
    Day 26: Maluma, “ADMV” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 26: Maluma, ADMV | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    For Day 26 of the 30-Day Song Challenge, the smoking hot Maluma captivates us even more with his gorgeous vocals on “ADMV.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 5, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Docksuns: Interview #84 [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, Docksuns, The Musical Hype]
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    Getting to Know… Docksuns | Interview 🎤

    For the 84th interview on The Musical Hype, guitarist Steve provides insight on behalf of  Sunderland (England) rock band, Docksuns.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 5, 2020 ago
    Moses Sumney, Græ [Photo Credit: Jagjaguwar]
    Album 💿

    Moses Sumney, Græ | Album Review 💿

    Alternative singer/songwriter Moses Sumney delivers one of the most ambitious musical projects of 2020 with sophomore album, Græ.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 5, 2020 ago
    25 Songs That Celebrate Friendship… Well, Some of Them [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels]25 Songs That Celebrate Friendship… Well, Some of Them [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels]
    Evergreen

    25 Songs That Celebrate Friendship… Well, Some of Them | Playlist 🎧

    “25 Songs That Celebrate Friendship… Well, Some of Them” features songs by The Carters, dvsn, FINNEAS, Jeremy Zucker & Melanie Martinez.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 5, 2020 ago
    Day 25: Mac Miller, “Good News” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Mac Miller, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Pexels, Rostrum, Warner]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 25: Mac Miller, Good News | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    On Day 25 of the 30-Day Song Challenge, the “Good News” is that the music and legacy of the late Mac Miller will endure forever.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 4, 2020 ago
    Ali Gatie, “Running on My Mind” [Photo Credits: LISN / Warner]
    Music

    Ali Gatie, Running on My Mind | Track Review 🎵

    R&B artist Ali Gatie delivers an enjoyable and respectable, if somewhat predictable brief single with “Running on My Mind.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 4, 2020 ago
    Tones and I, “Ur So F**kInG Cool” [Photo Credits: Bad Batch / Elektra]
    Music

    Tones and I, Ur So F**kInG Cool | Track Review 🎵

    Rising Australian pop artist Tones and I delivers a fun, relatable single with “Ur So F**kInG Cool” that’s def ‘pretty f**kInG cool.’

    By the musical hype, 6 years ago
    Juice WRLD, “Tell Me U Luv Me” (Ft. Trippie Redd) [Photo Credits: Grade A Productions / Interscope]
    Music

    Juice WRLD, Tell Me U Luv Me | Track Review 🎵

    Following the “Righteous,” “Tell Me U Luv Me” marks another posthumous single by Juice WRLD, featuring Trippie Redd.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 4, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Halysis: Interview #83 [Photo Credits: Halysis, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Halysis | Interview 🎤

    For the 83rd interview on the Musical Hype, we ‘get to know’ up-and-coming Finnish metal collective, Halysis.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 4, 2020 ago

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