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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.
    The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Album 💿

    The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form | Album Review 💿

    The 1975 throw around a vast number of ideas throughout their fourth studio LP, Notes on a Conditional Form, which ultimately lacks cohesion.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 29, 2020 ago
    Young M.A, “Quarantine Party” | Fun Friday 💎 [Photo Credits:  3D, Brent Faulkner, Broesis, M.A Music, The Musical Hype, OmarMedinaFilms, Pixabay, taniarose]
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    Young M.A, Quarantine Party | Fun Friday 💎

    Rapper Young M.A brings plenty of fun to Fun Friday (and Quarantine) with “Quarantine Party” from her EP, Red Flu.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 29, 2020 ago
    Awesome Songs That Tickled my Fancy: May 2020 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: May 2020 | Playlist 🎧

    “Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in May 2020” features Ariana Grande, Call Me Karizma, Lady Gaga, Sinead Harnett & Todrick Hall.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 29, 2020 ago
    Day 18: Patti LaBelle, “Own My Own” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, MCA, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 18: Patti LaBelle, Own My Own | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    On Day 18 of the 30-Day Song Challenge, we take it back to 1986 where Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald slay on no. 1 hit, “Own My Own.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 28, 2020 ago
    Randy Newman, “In Germany Before the War” | Throwback Thursday 💎 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, kalhh, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Prettysleepy, Warner]
    Columns

    Randy Newman, In Germany Before the War | Throwback Thursday 💎

    This Throwback Thursday, we travel back to 1977 with Randy Newman and his dark, classic, “In Germany Before the War” from Little Criminals. 

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 28, 2020 ago
    11 Superb Songs, Five Minutes or More [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Pexels]
    Evergreen

    11 Superb Songs, Five Minutes or More | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Superb Songs, Five Minutes or More” features by Childish Gambino, David Bowie, Fiona Apple, Jane’s Addiction & PARTYNEXTDOOR.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 28, 2020 ago
    Day 17: Demi Lovato, “Sorry Not Sorry” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Hollywood, Island, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 17: Demi Lovato, Sorry Not Sorry | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    With “Sorry Not Sorry,” Demi Lovato serves up the perfect song to duet with someone on karaoke for Day 17 of the 30-Day Song Challenge.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 27, 2020 ago
    Ro James, "Too Much" (Ft. Miguel) from MANTIC [Photo Credits: ByStorm Entertainment / RCA]
    Music

    Ro James, Too Much | Track Review 🎵

    In advance of his long-awaited sophomore album, MANTIC, R&B singer Ro James releases his fourth single, “Too Much,” featuring Miguel.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 27, 2020 ago
    Ellie Goulding, "Power" [Photo Credit: Polydor]
    Music

    Ellie Goulding, Power | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated British pop artist Ellie Goulding returns with her powerful second single of 2020, “Power.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 27, 2020 ago
    NoMBe, “Heels” | Wacky Wednesday 💎 [Photo Credits: alehidalgo, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, taniarose]
    Columns

    NoMBe, Heels | Wacky Wednesday 💎

    On Wacky Wednesday, NoMBe intrigues with “Heels” from his sophomore album, Chromatobia (June 12, 2020).

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 27, 2020 ago
    15 Colorful Songs, Approximately Two Minutes or Less [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Colorful Songs, Approximately Two Minutes or Less | Playlist 🎧

    “15 Colorful Songs, Approximately Two Minutes or Less” features brief songs by City Girls, Halsey, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Uzi Vert & Rihanna.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 27, 2020 ago
    Day 16: Prince, “Little Red Corvette” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Warner]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 16: Prince, Little Red Corvette | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    What better ‘song that’s a classic favorite’ to fulfill Day 16 of the 30-Day Song Challenge than “Little Red Corvette” by Prince from 1999?

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 26, 2020 ago

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