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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.
    Luke Bryan, "One Margarita" from Born Here Live Here Die Here [Photo Credit: Capitol Nashville]
    Music

    Luke Bryan, One Margarita | Track Review 🎵

    In advance of his 7th studio LP, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here, Luke Bryan releases a 4th promo single, the ‘drink-heavy’ “One Margarita.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 17, 2020 ago
    12 Interesting Songs That Reference Bisexuality [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    12 Interesting Songs That Reference Bisexuality | Playlist 🎧

    “12 Interesting Songs That Reference Bisexuality” features songs by Demi Lovato, Halsey, Harry Styles, Panic! At the Disco & Rihanna.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 17, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Livonia [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Livonia]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Livonia | Interview 🎤

    Hitting the #60 mark in interviews, The Musical Hype gets the goods on rising London / Milton Keynes pop punk band, Livonia.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 16, 2020 ago
    Tyga & Megan Thee Stallion, "FREAK" [Photo Credits: Last Kings / Columbia]
    Music

    Tyga & Megan Thee Stallion, FREAK | Track Review 🎵

    Tyga teams up with Megan Thee Stallion for “FREAK,” one of the nastiest, shallowest, sexed-up bangers of 2020.

    By the musical hype, 6 years ago
    Ellie Goulding, "Worry About Me" (Ft. blackbear) [Photo Credit: Polydor]
    Music

    Ellie Goulding, Worry About Me | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated pop artist Ellie Goulding returns an entertaining first single of 2020, “Worry About Me,” featuring blackbear.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 16, 2020 ago
    Lil Yachty & DaBaby, "Oprah's Bank Account" (Ft. Drake) [Photo Credits: Quality Control Music / Motown]
    Music

    Lil Yachty & DaBaby, Oprah’s Bank Account | Track Review 🎵

    Lil Yachty and DaBaby collaborate with Drake on “Oprah’s Bank Account,” a drippy, sexually driven cut that ultimately lacks profundity.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 16, 2020 ago
    The Killers, "Caution" [Photo Credit: Island]
    Music

    The Killers, Caution | Track Review 🎵

    Brandon Flowers and The Killers make a compelling return with “Caution,” the promo single from their 6th studio LP, Imploding the Mirage.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 16, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Miles and the Chain Gang: Interview #59 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Miles & The Chain Gang, Miles Salter]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Miles & The Chain Gang | Interview 🎤

    For Interview #59 on The Musical Hype, we get the scoop from Miles Salter, front man of UK rock n roll band, Miles & The Chain Gang.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 16, 2020 ago
    25 Colorful Songs, Clearly For Under Consent [of the] King [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RIAA]
    Evergreen

    25 Colorful Songs, Clearly For Under Consent [of the] King | Playlist 🎧

    “25 Colorful Songs, Clearly For Under Consent [of the] King” features CeeLo Green, Dua Lipa, Lauv, Lana Del Rey & Panic! At the Disco.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 16, 2020 ago
    11 Empowering Songs About Loving Yourself [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Pexels]
    Evergreen

    11 Empowering Songs About Loving Yourself | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Empowering Songs About Loving Yourself” features music courtesy of Demi Lovato, Justin Bieber, Kesha, Louis Tomlinson & Myylo.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 13, 2020 ago
    Jhené Aiko, Chilombo [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Album 💿

    Jhené Aiko, Chilombo | Album Review 💿

    On her enjoyable, though lengthy 3rd studio LP, Chilombo, Jhené Aiko explores feelings in the aftermath of a breakup & works toward healing.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 12, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Halogram: Interview #58 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Halogram]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Halogram | Interview 🎤

    On Interview #58, Brent Faulkner gets some awesome insight from Javier Iglesias, the guitarist for instrumental prog rock band, Halogram.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 11, 2020 ago

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