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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.
    BLACKPINK, "How You Like That" [Photo Credit: YG Entertainment]
    Music

    BLACKPINK, How You Like That | Track Review 🎵

    South Korean girl group BLACKPINK deliver a total, infectious bop with the ultra-sleek “How You Like That.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 29, 2020 ago
    Megan Thee Stallion, "Girls in the Hood" [Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment]
    Music

    Megan Thee Stallion, Girls in the Hood | Track Review 🎵

    Hit-making rapper Megan Thee Stallion returns with another short, sweet, and fearlessly unapologetic banger, “Girls in the Hood.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 29, 2020 ago
    Charlie Puth, "Girlfriend" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Charlie Puth, Girlfriend | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated pop artist Charlie Puth continues to become more mature on his 80s-infused, falsetto heavy single, “Girlfriend.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 29, 2020 ago
    Jack Harlow, "WHATS POPPIN Remix" (Ft. DaBaby, Tory Lanez & Lil Wayne) [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Jack Harlow, WHATS POPPIN Remix | Track Review 🎵

    Jack Harlow calls upon DaBaby, Tory Lanez, and Lil Wayne for the remix of his Billboard Hoot 100 hit, “WHATS POPPIN.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 29, 2020 ago
    Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: June 2020 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

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

    ‘Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: June 2020’ features Bob Dylan, Chloe x Halle, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Mickey Guyton & Shamir.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 29, 2020 ago
    Elrichman, Heaven's Mayor [Photo Credit: Elrichman]
    Music

    Elrichman, On the Nose | Track Review 🎵

    Toronto Indie-pop singer/songwriter Elrichman captivates on the unusual gem “On the Nose,” from his forthcoming album, Heaven’s Mayor.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 27, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Fanni Mayer: Interview #90 [Photo Credits: Hanna Redling, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Fanni Mayer | Interview 🎤

    On the 90th interview on The Musical Hype, we get the musical scoop from Budapest singer/songwriter Fanni Mayer.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 27, 2020 ago
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    Music

    Barbarossa, Make it Through | Track Review 🎵

    British singer/songwriter Barbarossa shines on his single, “Make it Through,” which tackles the process of overcoming life’s hurdles.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 26, 2020 ago
    Freak Heat Waves, "Nothing Lasts Forever" from Zap the Planet [Photo Credit: Freak Heat Waves]
    Music

    Freak Heat Waves, Nothing Lasts Forever | Track Review 🎵

    Canadian duo Freak Heat Waves deliver quite the vibe on “Nothing Lasts Forever,” a single from their 2020 LP, Zap the Planet.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 26, 2020 ago
    Bob Dylan, Rough and Rowdy Ways [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Bob Dylan, Rough and Rowdy Ways | Album Review 💿

    Back with his first LP of originals in eight years, the iconic Bob Dylan is superb throughout his 39th studio album, Rough and Rowdy Ways.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 26, 2020 ago
    Deadly Songs... (Vol. 2) [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Deadly Songs Unlikely to Leave You Literally Dead (Vol. 2) | Playlist 🎧

    Deadly Songs… (Vol. 2) features Alicia Keys, The Black Dahlia Murder, Hayley Williams, Luke Bryan & Powfu.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 26, 2020 ago
    Nick Deutsch, "Monsters" [Photo Credit: Nick Deutsch]
    LGBTQ

    Nick Deutsch, Monsters | Track Review 🎵

    Pop singer/songwriter Nick Deutsch delivers a moving, powerful record in “Monsters,” speaking about ‘monsters’ shouldn’t thwart love.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 24, 2020 ago

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