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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.
    Bob Dylan, "Murder Most Foul" [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Bob Dylan, Murder Most Foul | Track Review 🎵

    Although “Murder Most Foul” is well-written and thoughtfully conceived, the Bob Dylan record is ambitious in length, nearing 17 minutes.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 14, 2020 ago
    Terrific Tuesday [Photo Credit: 6 Dogs, AnnaliseArt, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Robin Higgins, taniarose]
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    6 Dogs, Energy | Terrific Tuesday 💎

    6 Dogs atones for the “L” taken on Monday, with “Energy,” the confident banger you need to ring in Terrific Tuesday.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 14, 2020 ago
    13 Songs That Are Biblical - Sort of [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Are Biblical – Sort of | Playlist 🎧

    “13 Songs That are Biblical – Sort of” features music from The 1975, BJ the Chicago Kid, A Perfect Circle, Pistol Annies, and Ryan Beatty. 

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 14, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know: Bison Face [Photo Credits: Bison Face, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
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    Getting to Know… Bison Face | Interview 🎤

    For the 72nd interview in the Getting to Know… series, The Musical Hype gets the scoop on English rock band, Bison Face.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 13, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Ugly Clinic [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Ugly Clinic]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Ugly Clinic | Interview 🎤

    For the 71st interview in the Getting to Know… series, The Musical Hype taps multi-generational Scottish rock band, Ugly Clinic.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 13, 2020 ago
    Twenty One Pilots, “Level of Concern” [Photo Credit: Fueled by Ramen]
    Music

    Twenty One Pilots, Level of Concern | Track Review 🎵

    In a time filled with anxiety (COVID-19), Twenty One Pilots’ “Level of Concern” helps to assuage; it’s one of the grooviest songs of 2020.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 13, 2020 ago
    Isaac Dunbar, Isaac's Insects [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Album 💿

    Isaac Dunbar, Isaac’s Insects | Album Review 💿

    Isaac Dunbar delivers a sensational, seven-song EP with Isaac’s Insects tackling mature topics including identity, love, and sexuality.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 13, 2020 ago
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    Columns

    The Chicks, Gaslighter | Mad Monday 💎

    Spicing up Mad Monday with some awesome music, we look to The Chicks, who are definitely ‘not ready to make nice’ on “Gaslighter.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 13, 2020 ago
    11 Intriguing Songs That are Hella SAVAGE [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Intriguing Songs That are Hella SAVAGE | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Intriguing Songs That are Hella SAVAGE” features Key Glock, Megan Thee Stallion, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Twenty One Pilots & Yellow Claw.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 13, 2020 ago
    Weekly Gems No. 2: Week of 4-6-2020 [Photo Credits: 300 Entertainment, 1501 Certified Ent LLC, Absentee Recordings, Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Fueled by Ramen, Jagjaguwar, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Warner]
    Columns

    Weekly Gems 💎 No. 2: Week of 4-6-2020 | Playlist 🎧

    WEEKLY GEMS 💎NO. 2: WEEK OF 4-6-2020 features music courtesy of Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion &Twenty One Pilots among others.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 12, 2020 ago
    Somber Sunday [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Brent Faulkner, Fueled by Ramen, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Stock Snap]
    Columns

    Twenty One Pilots, Stressed Out | Somber Sunday 💎

    Twenty One Pilots reminisce back on youth and deal with insecurity on the Grammy-winning “Stressed Out,” the perfect fit for Somber Sunday.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 12, 2020 ago
    Steamy Saturday [Photo Credits: 300 Entertainment, Andre Beukes, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Nathanel Love/Family Photo Studio, Pexels, Pixabay, SilviaP_Design]
    Columns

    Megan Thee Stallion, Captain Hook | Steamy Saturday 💎

    Megan Thee Stallion exemplifies Steamy Saturday, serving us the sexed-up, unapologetic “Captain Hook” from her 2020 EP, Suga.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 11, 2020 ago

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