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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.
    Aaron Avis, "Bad Bitch Walk" [Photo Credit: Arctic Spell]
    Music

    Aaron Avis, Bad Bitch Walk | Track Review 🎵

    On “Bad Bitch Walk,” Aaron Avis serves up a thrilling, personal & vulnerable record about feelings surrounding coming out as bisexual.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 24, 2020 ago
    Kelly Clarkson, "I Dare You" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Kelly Clarkson, I Dare You | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson, a bop unto herself, delivers another bop of song with the uplifting “I Dare You.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 24, 2020 ago
    Fun Friday No. 4: Usher, Lil Jon, & Ludacris, “SexBeat” [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Broesis, The Musical Hype, OmarMedinaFilms, Pi
    Columns

    Usher, Lil Jon & Ludacris, SexBeat | Fun Friday 💎

    Reunited after 16 years, Usher, Lil Jon & Ludacris bring some surefire, sensual fun to Fun Friday with “SexBeat”.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 24, 2020 ago
    Kehlani, "Everybody Business" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Kehlani, Everybody Business | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated R&B artist Kehlani tries her best to tune out the haters on her enjoyable, well-rounded single, “Everybody Business.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 23, 2020 ago
    Throwback Thursday No. 4: Prince, “Nothing Compares 2 U” [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, kalhh, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Prettysleepy, Warner]
    Columns

    Prince, “Nothing Compares 2 U” | Throwback Thursday 💎

    Taking it back to the 80s, we look to Prince on Throwback Thursday (TBT) with the original recording of “Nothing Compares 2 U.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 23, 2020 ago
    11 Cutting Edge Cut Songs [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Cutting Edge Cut Songs | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Cutting Edge Cut Songs” features music courtesy of 6LACK, Fiona Apple, J. Cole, Moses Sumney and Tink among others.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 23, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Dialekt: Interview #76 [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, Dialekt, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Dialekt | Interview 🎤

    On the 76th interview on the Musical Hype, members Mat Augustyniak and Matt Haynes provide insight into their intriguing band, Dialekt.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 22, 2020 ago
    Still Woozy, "Window" [Photo Credits: Still Woozy Productions Inc. / Interscope]
    Music

    Still Woozy, Window | Track Review 🎵

    Sven Gamsky, better known as Still Woozy, drops a short but sweet bop with “Window,” which is cool and chill, filled with sexy vibes.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 22, 2020 ago
    Album 💿

    Fiona Apple, Fetch the Bolt Cutters | Album Review 💿

    Despite waiting an agonizing eight years, Fiona Apple delivers an instant classic with her fifth studio album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 22, 2020 ago
    Wacky Wednesday No. 4: Grimes, “We Appreciate Power” [Photo Credits: 4AD, alehidalgo, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, taniarose]
    Columns

    Grimes, “We Appreciate Power” | Wacky Wednesday 💎

    Grimes makes Wacky Wednesday truly wacky and quite compelling with “We Appreciate Power” from her 2020 album, Miss Anthropocene.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 22, 2020 ago
    11 Captivating Songs About the Earth – Well – Some of Them [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Captivating Songs About the Earth – Well – Some of Them | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Captivating Songs About the Earth – Well – Some of Them” features Declan McKenna, Easy Life, Grimes, Michael Jackson & ODESZA.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 22, 2020 ago
    Playboi Carti, "@MEH" [Photo Credits: AWGE/Interscope]
    Music

    Playboi Carti, @MEH | Track Review 🎵

    Rapper Playboi Carti brings energy on his first single “@MEH,” but otherwise delivers a ‘meh’ performance at best.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 21, 2020 ago

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