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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.
    13 Holy Songs That Are Holy in Name Only [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Holy Songs That Are Holy in Name Only | Playlist 🎧

    “13 Holy Songs That Are Holy in Name Only” features music courtesy of A$AP Rocky, Fantasia, FKA twigs, Miranda Lambert & Ozzy Osbourne.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 9, 2020 ago
    Bad Bunny, YHLGMDLG [Photo Credit: Rimas Entertainment]
    Album 💿

    Bad Bunny, YHLQMDLG | Album Review 💿

    Although it runs long, all in all, Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny delivers a truly compelling sophomore album in YHLQMDLG.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 5, 2020 ago
    Lil Baby, My Turn [Photo Credits: Quality Control Music / Motown]
    Album 💿

    Lil Baby, My Turn | Album Review 💿

    Atlanta rapper Lil Baby delivers the goods (for the most part) on My Turn, a trap album with no shortage of bangers.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 4, 2020 ago
    10 Alluring Songs That Reference Cowboys [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    10 Alluring Songs That Reference Cowboys | Playlist 🎧

    10 Alluring Songs That Reference Cowboys features music by Cash & Maverick, Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Kesha & Tyler the Creator.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 4, 2020 ago
    Jhené Aiko, "Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)" [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    Jhené Aiko, Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.) | Track Review 🎵

    R&B artist Jhené Aiko keeps it sensual on her second single of 2020, “Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.),” featuring Future & Miguel.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 3, 2020 ago
    Jeremy Zucker, "not ur friend" [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Music

    Jeremy Zucker, not ur friend | Track Review 🎵

    After releasing “Always, I’ll Care,” pop artist Jeremy Zucker drops a second noteworthy pop single with “not ur friend.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 3, 2020 ago
    Pink Sweat$, "17" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Pink Sweats, 17 | Track Review 🎵

    Although rising R&B singer Pink Sweat$ fails to ever break a sweat on single, “17,” it’s a potent, thoughtful, and well-rounded record.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 3, 2020 ago
    SZA & Justin Timberlake, "The Other Side" from TROLLS: World Tour (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    SZA & Justin Timberlake, The Other Side | Track Review

    SZA & Justin Timberlake bring positive, uplifting vibes on “The Other Side,” the promo single from Trolls World Tour soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 2, 2020 ago
    Lady Gaga, "Stupid Love" [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Lady Gaga, Stupid Love | Track Review 🎵

    Academy- and Grammy-Award-winner Lady Gaga makes a fun, energetic return with her first new solo single on 2020, “Stupid Love.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 2, 2020 ago
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Shattered [Interview 57] | Interview 🎤

    For the 57th interview on The Musical Hype, Florida metal collective Shattered return, after being the featured interviewee on Interview #18.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 2, 2020 ago
    11 Compelling Songs That Are Totally Lost [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Compelling Songs That Are Totally Lost | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Compelling Songs That Are Totally Lost” features music courtesy of FINNEAS, H.E.R., Ruth B., Shawn Mendes and Tame Impala.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 2, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Broken-Lines: Interview #56 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Broken-Lines, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Broken-Lines | Interview 🎤

    For Interview #56 in the Getting to Know… series, The Musical Hype gets some insight from the UK three-piece band, Broken-Lines.

    By the musical hype, 6 years ago

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