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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.
    Tove Lo, "Passion and Pain Taste the Same When I'm Weak" [Photo Credit: Universal Music]
    Music

    Tove Lo, Passion and Pain Taste the Same When I’m Weak | Track Review 🎵

    Following the certified bop “Bikini Porn,” Swedish artist Tove Lo strikes gold again on “Passion and Pain Taste the Same When I’m Weak.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 21, 2020 ago
    Music

    Tove Lo, Bikini Porn | Track Review 🎵

    Quite the risqué artist, Swedish standout Tove Lo shines once more on the infectious, naughty, and carefree bop, “Bikini Porn.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 20, 2020 ago
    2 Chainz, "Dead Man Walking" (Ft. Future) [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    2 Chainz, Dead Man Walking | Track Review 🎵

    Rapper 2 Chainz enlists his colleague, Future, for the short but pretty sweet, drippy banger, “Dead Man Walking.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 20, 2020 ago
    Ryan Beatty, "Casino" [Photo Credits: Boy in Jeans / Mad Love / Interscope]
    Music

    Ryan Beatty, Casino | Track Review 🎵

    Underrated pop artist Ryan Beatty shines once more on “Casino,” an advance single from his sophomore album, DREAMING OF DAVID.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 20, 2020 ago
    Jhené Aiko, "P*$$Y Fairy (OTW)" [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    Jhené Aiko, P*$$Y Fairy (OTW) | Track Review 🎵

    R&B artist Jhené Aiko, known for her sensual music, gets quite raw on her first single of 2020, the sexed-up “P*$$Y Fairy (OTW).”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 20, 2020 ago
    Lauv, "Tattoos Together" [Photo Credits: Lauv / AWAL]
    Music

    Lauv, Tattoos Together | Track Review 🎵

    An infatuated Lauv potentially ‘jumps the gun’ by getting matching ink with his newfound love interest on “Tattoos Together.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 20, 2020 ago
    12 Unique Songs Loosely Associated with the Moon [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    12 Unique Songs Loosely Associated with the Moon | Playlist 🎧

    12 Unique Songs Loosely Associated with the Moon features music courtesy of Ali Gatie, Black Pumas, Harry Styles, Luke Combs & Roddy Ricch.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 20, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Fires of Freya - Interview #49 [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Fires of Freya]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Fires of Freya | Interview 🎤

    For interview #49, Cheryl Reynolds (vocals and keys) provides The Musical Hype with the scoop on her eclectic rock band, Fires of Freya.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 17, 2020 ago
    Sia, "Original" (from Dolittle) [Photo Credit: Back Lot Music]
    Music

    Sia, Original (from Dolittle) | Track Review 🎵

    Sia delivers an empowering, inspirational, and uplifting record with “Original,” the promo single from the soundtrack for the film, Dolittle.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 16, 2020 ago
    Grouplove, "Deleter" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Grouplove, Deleter | Track Review 🎵

    After nearly four years, Grouplove returns with its first new single, post-Big Mess, “Deleter.” “Deleter” is epic, totally rocking hard.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 16, 2020 ago
    Ozzy Osbourne, "Ordinary Man" (Ft. Elton John) [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Music

    Ozzy Osbourne, Ordinary Man | Track Review 🎵

    Ozzy Osbourne taps a fellow music icon, Elton John, for “Ordinary Man,” the epic title track from his highly anticipated 12th studio album.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 16, 2020 ago
    Megan Thee Stallion & Normani, "Diamonds" from BIRDS OF PREY: THE ALBUM [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Megan Thee Stallion & Normani, Diamonds | Track Review 🎵

    Megan Thee Stallion & Normani join forces on “Diamonds,” the promo single from Birds of Prey: The Album, the soundtrack to the DC film.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 15, 2020 ago

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