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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.
    Perfume Genius, Set My Heart on Fire Immediately [Photo Credit: Matador]
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    Perfume Genius, Set My Heart on Fire Immediately | Album Review 💿

    Mike Hadreas, better known as Perfume Genius, shines on his incredibly artful, fifth studio album, Set My Heart on Fire Immediately.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 4, 2020 ago
    Day 24: The Mars Volta, “Wax Simulacra” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 24: The Mars Volta, Wax Simulacra | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    Listening “Wax Simulacra” by The Mars Volta again makes me lament the band’s breakup all over again on Day 24 of the 30-Day Song Challenge.  

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 3, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Ocean Encounters [Photo Credits: Ocean Encounters, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
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    Getting to Know… Ocean Encounters | Interview 🎤

    For the exciting 82nd interview on The Musical Hype, Ocean Encounters delivers the rare interview where all band members provide responses.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 3, 2020 ago
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    13 Songs Where, When It Rains It Pours (Pt I) | Playlist 🎧

    “13 Songs Where, When It Rains It Pours (Part I)” features music by Alec Benjamin, K. Michelle, Lady Gaga, Ro James and SuperM.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 3, 2020 ago
    Day 23: The 1975, “Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 23: The 1975, Jesus Christ 2005… | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    For Day 23 of the 30-Day Song Challenge, The 1975 deliver a song everybody should listen in “Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 2, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... REAVEN [Photo Credits: REAVEN, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… REAVEN | Interview 🎤

    For the 81st interview on The Musical Hype, we gain insight from Roméo, the front man of French pop/rock collective REAVEN.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 2, 2020 ago
    Robin Thicke, "Forever Mine" [Photo Credits: Robin Thicke Music / EMPIRE]
    Music

    Robin Thicke, Forever Mine | Track Review 🎵

    Robin Thicke makes a nice comeback with “Forever Mine.” He doesn’t necessarily move the needle, but it’s a step in the right direction.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 2, 2020 ago
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    Ro James, MANTIC | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-nominated R&B artist Ro James delivers an enjoyable, ultra-sensual, and well-rounded sophomore album on MANTIC.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 2, 2020 ago
    15 N Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]
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    15 N Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason | Playlist 🎧

    “15 N Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason” features music by Ariana Grade, Black Atlass, Drake, G-Eazy, J Balvin & Katy Perry.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 2, 2020 ago
    Day 22: Lizzo, “Good as Hell (Remix)” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 22: Lizzo, Good as Hell (Remix) | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    What better way to move forward on Day 22 of the 30-Day Song Challenge than feeling “Good as Hell” with Lizzo (plus Ariana Grande)?

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 1, 2020 ago
    ROSALÍA, “TKN” (Ft. Travis Scott) [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    ROSALÍA, TKN | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning Latin superstar ROSALÍA taps Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott for the short, but incredibly sweet, fierce bop, “TKN.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 1, 2020 ago
    Alec Benjamin, These Two Windows [Photo Credit: Alec Benjamin]
    Album 💿

    Alec Benjamin, These Two Windows | Album Review 💿

    Alec Benjamin delivers an enjoyable, honest, and well-rounded debut album with These Two Windows, running a succinct 10 tracks/28 minutes.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 1, 2020 ago

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