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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.
    Getting to Know... Joneser: Interview #70 [Photo Credits: Joneser, Stas Verechuk, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Joneser | Interview 🎤

    Stas Verechuk, the frontman of Ukranian indie-rock band Joneser, makes the 70th interview on The Musical Hype among the best yet.

    By the musical hype, 6 years ago
    Pearl Jam, Gigaton [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Album 💿

    Pearl Jam, Gigaton | Album Review 💿

    Nearly 7 years after their previous album, Lightning Bolt, grunge rock darlings Pearl Jam make a strong comeback on their 11th album, Gigaton.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 3, 2020 ago
    Fun Friday [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Broesis, The Musical Hype, OmarMedinaFilms, Pixabay, taniarose]
    Columns

    Liz Uzi Vert, Strawberry Peels | Fun Friday 💎

    Lil Uzi Vert and friends get a bit wasted on the short but sweet banger, “Strawberry Peels,” on Fun Friday. Fun Friday features songs that are energetic and exciting; supercharged for the weekend.  There will be no BALLADS whatsoever on Fun Fridays! So, with that considered, for Fun Friday, April Read more

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 3, 2020 ago
    ROSALÍA, "Dolerme" [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    ROSALÍA, Dolerme | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning Spanish pop musician ROSALÍA continues to showcase her tremendous artistry via single, “Dolerme.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 2, 2020 ago
    Wiz Khalifa, "Contact" (Ft. Tyga) [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Wiz Khalifa, Contact | Track Review 🎵

    Following the successful “Bammer,” rapper Wiz Khalifa, assisted by Tyga, returns with another banger, “Contact.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 2, 2020 ago
    Florida Georgia Line, "I Love My Country" [Photo Credit: Big Machine]
    Music

    Florida Georgia Line, I Love My Country | Track Review 🎵

    While the patriotism is appreciated, country duo Florida Georgia Line fall short on the twang heavy, lyrically inept “I Love My Country.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 2, 2020 ago
    Trevor Daniel, Nicotine [Photo Credit: Alamo / Interscope]
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    Trevor Daniel, Nicotine | Album Review 💿

    Pop singer/songwriter Trevor Daniel definitely delivers a ‘vibe’ on his brief but entertaining debut album, Nicotine.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 2, 2020 ago
    Throwback Thursday TBT [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Capitol, kalhh, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Prettysleepy]
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    Bobby McFerrin, Don’t Worry Be Happy | Throwback Thursday 💎

    Taking it back to 1988, Bobby McFerrin continues to captivate us all with “Don’t Worry Be Happy” on Throwback Thursday (TBT).

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 2, 2020 ago
    13 Wet Songs About Water, Water, Water [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Wet Songs About Water, Water, Water! | Playlist 🎧

    13 Wet Songs About Water, Water, Water! 🎧 features songs by Adele, Bon Iver, Emeli Sandé, Galantis & Kanye West.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 2, 2020 ago
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    Album 💿

    5 Seconds of Summer, CALM | Album Review 💿

    Aussie pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer deliver an enjoyable, sleek, and well-rounded fourth studio album with CALM.

    By the musical hype, 6 years ago
    Getting to Know... Insolace: Interview #69 [Photo Credit: Insolace, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Insolace | Interview 🎤

    Gracing the 69th interview on The Musical Hype is the dedicated, down-to-earth, London-based alternative rock band, Insolace.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 1, 2020 ago
    Wacky Wednesday [Photo Credits: alehidalgo, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, taniarose]
    Columns

    Alt-J, Hit Me Like That Snare | Wacky Wednesday 💎

    On Wacky Wednesday, British indie-rock collective Alt-J gives us the kinky, naughty “Hit Me Like That Snare.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 1, 2020 ago

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