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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.
    Charli XCX, how i'm feeling now [Photo Credit: Warner UK]
    Album 💿

    Charli XCX, how i’m feeling now | Album Review 💿

    In the midst of a global pandemic, Charli XCX delivers a brief, but creative and intriguing ‘quarantine’ pop album with how i’m feeling now.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 13, 2020 ago
    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Reunions [Photo Credit: Southeastern]
    Album 💿

    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Reunions | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning Americana collective Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit release one of the very best albums of 2020, Reunions.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 12, 2020 ago
    Don’t BOX 📦 Yourself in With These 13 Songs 🎧 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Don’t BOX 📦 Yourself in With These 13 Songs | Playlist 🎧

    ‘Don’t BOX 📦 Yourself in With These 13 Songs’ features songs by Alice in Chains, Ledisi, Portishead, JID, Roddy Ricch, and Ro James.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 12, 2020 ago
    Run the Jewels, RTJ4 [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
    Album 💿

    Run the Jewels, RTJ4 | Album Review 💿

    Run the Jewels returns with their fourth studio album, the incredibly consistent, well-rounded, and socially conscious RTJ4.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 11, 2020 ago
    11 Intriguing Songs Focused on a Side [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Intriguing Songs Focused on a Side | Playlist 🎧

    ‘11 Intriguing Songs Focused on a Side’ features music courtesy of Ariana Grande, Jessie Reyez, Justin Timberlake, SZA, and Whitechapel.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 11, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Mudfight: Interview #86 [Photo Credits: Mudfight, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Mudfight | Interview 🎤

    For the 86th interview on The Musical Hype, we maintain some international flair getting the scoop from Austrian punk band, Mudfight.

    By the musical hype, 6 years ago
    Getting to Know... Emerra [Photo Credits: Emerra, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Emerra | Interview 🎤

    Fabian Horn, singer/guitarist of Emerra, provides great insight about the German alternative metal band on interview #85 on The Musical Hype.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 10, 2020 ago
    Terrace Martin & Denzel Curry, “Pig Feet” (Ft. Kamasi Washington, G Perico & Daylyt) [Photo Credits: Sounds of Crenshaw / EMPIRE]
    Music

    Terrace Martin & Denzel Curry, Pig Feet | Track Review 🎵

    Terrace Martin and Denzel Curry, assisted by Kamasi Washington, G Perico, and Daylyt, deliver a powerful protest track with “Pig Feet.”

    By the musical hype, 6 years ago
    🎶 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶: The Complete Playlist [Photo Credits: Atlantic, BMG Rights Management, Brent Faulkner, Cash Money, Epic, Fueled by Ramen, Glassnote, Hollywood, Island, Jive, The Mars Volta, MCA, Metal Blade, Motown, The Musical Hype, Jagjaguwar, Listen Back Entertainment, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Ruffhouse, Sony, Universal Music Operations Limited, Warner, Young Turks Recordings, Ltd.]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    30-Day Song Challenge 🎶: The Complete Playlist 🎧

    After completing the 30-day song challenge, The Musical Hype presents 30-DAY SONG CHALLENGE 🎶: THE COMPLETE PLAYLIST.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 10, 2020 ago
    Day 30: Ledisi, “Anything for You” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Pexels]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 30: Ledisi, Anything for You | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    On Day 30 of the 30-Day Song Challenge, Ledisi reminds me of my willingness to do “Anything for You” – rather the person I love.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 9, 2020 ago
    Tee Grizzley, “Mr. Officer” (Ft. Queen Naija & Detroit Youth Choir) [Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment]
    Music

    Tee Grizzley, Mr. Officer | Track Review 🎵

    Tee Grizzley, Queen Naija & Detroit Youth Choir express their emotions + frustrations with police brutality & racial issues plaguing America.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 9, 2020 ago
    Mickey Guyton, "Black Like Me" [Photo Credit: Capitol Nashville]
    Music

    Mickey Guyton, Black Like Me | Track Review 🎵

    Country singer Mickey Guyton provides thoughtful commentary on race and celebrates blackness on the moving single, “Black Like Me.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 9, 2020 ago

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