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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.
    ROLE MODEL, "blind" [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    ROLE MODEL, blind | Track Review 🎵

    ROLE MODEL shines with his relatable, short but sweet single, “blind,” about being infatuated with the most gorgeous girl he’s ever seen.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 27, 2020 ago
    J. Cole, "The Climb Back" from Lewis Street [Photo Credits: Dreamville / Roc Nation]
    Music

    J. Cole, The Climb Back | Track Review 🎵

    On “The Climb Back,” the first of two songs from the single, Lewis Street, Grammy winner J. Cole is on absolute fire – 💯.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 27, 2020 ago
    Blake Shelton, "Happy Anywhere" (Ft. Gwen Stefani) [Photo Credits: Ten Point Productions / Warner]
    Music

    Blake Shelton, Happy Anywhere | Track Review 🎵

    Blake Shelton, assisted by gf and pop artist Gwen Stefani, drops a happy, inoffensive, and ‘lovey-dovey’ single with “Happy Anywhere.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 27, 2020 ago
    Maroon 5, "Nobody's Love" [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Maroon 5, Nobody’s Love | Track Review 🎵

    “Nobody’s Love,” the first new single by Maroon 5 in 2020 is pleasant and sleekly produced but feels formulaic and a hair too safe.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 27, 2020 ago
    The Chicks, Gaslighter [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    The Chicks, Gaslighter | Album Review 💿

    The Chicks – formerly the Dixie Chicks – make a fierce return with a divorce-fueled, comeback album for the ages, Gaslighter.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 27, 2020 ago
    11 Fresh Songs About Shoes [Photo Credits: Amanda Vick, Apostolos Vamvouras, Brent Faulkner, Caitlyn Wilson, Cedric Wilder, Clem Onojeghuo, Jordan Whitfield, Marcus Lewis, The Musical Hype, Noah Buscher, REVOLT, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    11 Fresh Songs About Shoes 👟| Playlist 🎧

    11 Fresh Songs About Shoes features music by Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, JoJo, LoveLeo, and Luke Bryan among others.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 27, 2020 ago
    Names…5ive Songs No. 12 [Photo Credits: Allie (acreativegangster), Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Chase Landin LLC, Def Jam, Epic, Nice Life, Matador, No Color No Sound, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Names… | 5ive Songs

    On the 12th edition of 5ive Songs, we select five interesting songs that feature names in their titles.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 26, 2020 ago
    The South Region: Deconstructed (Pt. I): Playlist 🎧 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    The South Region: Deconstructed (Pt. I) | Playlist 🎧

    Following ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States,’ we deconstruct the huge list by region, focusing on The South Region (Pt. I).

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 25, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Wham Bam!: Interview #98 [Photo Credits: Wham Bam!, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Wham Bam! | Interview 🎤

    For the 98th interview on The Musical Hype, we ‘get to know’ the colorfully named, duo (based in two different continents), Wham Bam!

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 24, 2020 ago
    🆓 3.0: A Compendium of 30 Songs [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Almos Bechtold, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Free 🆓 3.0: A Compendium of 30 Songs | Playlist 🎧

    The gargantuan ‘FREE 🆓 3.0 features 30 songs courtesy of Ariana Grande, The Chicks, Drake, Queen, Ruel, and Rush among many others.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 24, 2020 ago
    Rod Wave, "Through the Wire" [Photo Credit: Alamo]
    Music

    Rod Wave, Through the Wire | Track Review 🎵

    On the authentic, honest, and raw “Through the Wire,” rapper/singer Rod Wave reflects upon a series of life changing events.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 23, 2020 ago
    Heels…5ive Songs No. 11 [Photo Credits: Aftermath Entertainment, Brent Faulkner, GODMODE, Pixabay, Republic, Sony, TH3RD BRAIN, Todrick Hall]
    Evergreen

    Heels… 👠 | 5ive Songs

    On the 11th edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are about or associated with those utterly fabulous heels 👠.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 23, 2020 ago

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