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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.
    Music

    Lauv, Modern Loneliness | Track Review 🎵

    Lauv (Ari Leff) releases an excellent 10th single, “Modern Loneliness,” in advance of his debut album, ~how I’m feeling~.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 24, 2020 ago
    Declan McKenna, “Beautiful Faces” from ZEROS [Photo Credit: Tomplicated]
    Music

    Declan McKenna, Beautiful Faces | Track Review 🎵

    British singer/songwriter Declan McKenna delivers an alternative bop with his ‘brave new anthem for doomed youth,’ “Beautiful Faces.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 24, 2020 ago
    Selena Gomez, "Feel Me" [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Selena Gomez, Feel Me | Track Review 🎵

    “Feel Me” doesn’t ‘move the needle’ for Selena Gomez in any way, but it’s a pleasant pop record dabbling in matters of the heart.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 24, 2020 ago
    The Weeknd, "After Hours" from AFTER HOURS [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Music

    The Weeknd, After Hours | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B artist The Weeknd superbly expresses heartbreak on “After Hours,” the 3rd single from his 4th studio LP, After Hours.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 24, 2020 ago
    Ozzy Osbourne, Ordinary Man [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Album 💿

    Ozzy Osbourne, Ordinary Man | Album Review 💿

    Metal icon Ozzy Osbourne makes quite an intriguing comeback on his 12th studio album, and first in a decade, Ordinary Man.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 24, 2020 ago
    Tame Impala, The Slow Rush [Photo Credit: Island]
    Album 💿

    Tame Impala, The Slow Rush | Album Review 💿

    Following a five-year hiatus, Tame Impala makes a compelling return on its psychedelia-heavy, introspective, 4th studio album, The Slow Rush.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 21, 2020 ago
    13 P Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 P Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason | Playlist 🎧

    “13 ‘P’ Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason” features songs by Dua Lipa, Jhené Aiko, Lil Wayne, $uicideBoy$ and Summer Walker.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 21, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Borderline Natives [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Borderline Natives]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Borderline Natives | Interview 🎤

    For Interview #53 on The Musical Hype, Kevin Barry and Bobby Groesbeck provide insight on the Nashville pop-punk band, Borderline Natives.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 20, 2020 ago
    Justin Bieber, Changes [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Album 💿

    Justin Bieber, Changes | Album Review 💿

    After nearly a five-year hiatus, Justin Bieber returns with his comeback album, Changes. The problem is, it’s an underwhelming affair.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 20, 2020 ago
    Evergreen

    OMG! 11 Totally Oh My God Songs | Playlist 🎧

    “OMG! 11 Totally Oh My God Songs” features music courtesy of Alec Benjamin, Boniface, K. Michelle, Kazy Lambist, and Lil Keed.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 20, 2020 ago
    Powfu, "Death Bed" (Ft. beabadoobee) [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Powfu, death bed (coffee for your head) | Track Review 🎵

    Canadian rapper Powfu, assisted by a memorable beabadoobee sample, shines on his authentic, thoughtful single, “death bed.”  

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 19, 2020 ago
    Sevdaliza, "Oh My God" [Photo Credit: Twisted Elegance]
    Music

    Sevdaliza, Oh My God | Track Review 🎵

    Iranian-Dutch musician Sevdaliza shines on her first single of 2020, the rad electronic gem, “Oh My God,” which transcends its cliché title.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 19, 2020 ago

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