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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... Venus Flytrap: Interview #67 [Photo Credits: Venus Fly Trap, SONY DSC, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Venus Fly Trap | Interview 🎤

    Alex Novak provides the insight on British alternative rock band Venus Fly Trap, the subjects of the 67th interview on The Musical Hype.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 25, 2020 ago
    Isaac Dunbar, “Scorton’s Creek” [Photo Credit: RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Isaac Dunbar, Scorton’s Creek | Track Review 🎵

    Once more, Isaac Dunbar shows why he’s a rising star, despite his youth on “Scorton’s Creek,” which tackles matters of the heart.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 25, 2020 ago
    Conan Gray, Kid Krow [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Album 💿

    Conan Gray, Kid Krow | Album Review 💿

    Conan Gray impresses on his full-length debut album, Kid Krow, showing off both compelling vocal and songwriting skills.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 25, 2020 ago
    11 Stranger Songs Totally Worth Spinning [Photo Credits: Astralwerks, Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Island, Loma Vista, The Musical Hype, More is More, Pexels, Pixabay, Republic, Sony, Virgin]
    Evergreen

    11 Stranger Songs Totally Worth Spinning | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Stranger Songs Totally Worth Spinning” features music courtesy of Adam Lambert, Halsey, Marilyn Manson, Niall Horan, and Sam Smith.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 25, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Mondo Bear [Photo Credits: Mondo Bear, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Mondo Bear | Interview 🎤

    Intriguing Norwegian rock band Mondo Bear provides some awesome insight on the 66th interview on The Musical Hype.

    By the musical hype, 6 years ago
    Getting to Know... Stone Sea: Interview #65 [Photo Credits: Stone Sea, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Stone Sea | Interview 🎤

    For the 65th interview in the Getting to Know series, The Musical Hype chats with alternative rock collective, Stone Sea.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 24, 2020 ago
    Adam Lambert, Velvet [Photo Credits: More is More / EMPIRE]
    Album 💿

    Adam Lambert, Velvet | Album Review 💿

    Nearly five years after unleashing The Original High, Adam Lambert returns with an electrifying, fourth studio album, Velvet.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 24, 2020 ago
    Evergreen

    11 Solitary Songs That Are Totally Alone | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Solitary Songs That Are Totally Alone” features Carrie Underwood, Five Finger Death Punch, Hayley Williams, NCT 127 & The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 24, 2020 ago
    Megan Thee Stallion, Suga [Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment]
    Album 💿

    Megan Thee Stallion, Suga | Album Review 💿

    Megan Thee Stallion remains entertaining and unapologetic on Suga, though loses some steam on its more melodic moments.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 23, 2020 ago
    John Legend, "Actions" [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    John Legend, Actions | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter John Legend continues to keep soul alive and well on “Actions,” his second single of 2020.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 23, 2020 ago
    The Weeknd, After Hours [📷: Republic]
    Album 💿

    The Weeknd, After Hours | Album Review 💿

    Two years after releasing his EP, My Dear Melancholy, The Weeknd returns with a truly compelling fourth studio album, After Hours.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 23, 2020 ago
    A Compendium Comprised of 100 Notable LGBTQ+ Songs [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    A Compendium Comprised of 100 Notable LGBTQ+ Songs | Playlist 🎧

    “A Compendium Comprised of 100 Notable LGBTQ+ Songs” features songs by Clairo, Halsey, Hayley Kiyoko, Isaac Dunbar, Myylo & Ryan Beatty.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 23, 2020 ago

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