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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.
    Album 💿

    Camila Cabello, Romance | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-nominated pop artist Camila Cabello releases an enjoyable, well-rounded sophomore album with ROMANCE.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 24, 2019 ago
    13 Forgettable and/or Worst Albums of 2019 | Year in Review [Photo Credits: 300 Entertainment, Atlantic, Bad Dreams, Beauty Marks Entertainment, BMG Rights Management, Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Def Jam, Def Jam, EMPIRE, Epic, Pixabay, RCA, Warner]
    Evergreen

    13 Forgettable and/or Worst Albums of 2019 | Year in Review 💿🎧

    13 Forgettable and/or Worst Albums of 2019 features questionable albums courtesy of Ciara, DJ Khaled, Kanye West, Logic & Miley Cyrus.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 22, 2019 ago
    11 of the Absolute Worst Songs of 2019 | Year in Review [Photo Credits: 5th Amendment Entertainment, Inc., Atlantic, BMG Rights Management, Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Commission Music, Def Jam, Entertainment One U.S., Getting Out Our Dreams II, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, RCA, Republic, TrailerTrapMusic LLC, Warner]
    Evergreen

    11 of the Absolute Worst Songs of 2019 | Year in Review 🎧

    11 of the Absolute Worst Songs of 2019 features songs courtesy of Blueface, Kanye West, Katy Perry, Liam Payne, and Lil Dicky.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 21, 2019 ago
    25 Best Albums of 2019 | Year in Review [Photo Credits: 4AD, Atlantic, ATO, Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Columbia, Epic, Fader, Ghosteen Ltd., Interscope, Jagjaguwar, Loma Vista, The Musical Hype, Polydor, RCA, Republic, Roadrunner, Sony]
    Evergreen

    25 Best Albums of 2019 | Year in Review 💿🎧

    Albums from Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and Vampire Weekend comprise the 25 Best Albums of 2019, year in review list.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 21, 2019 ago
    Harry Styles, Fine Line: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Harry Styles, Fine Line | Album Review 💿

    Harry Styles, the ‘chosen one’ of One Direction, shines bright on his highly anticipated sophomore album, FINE LINE.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 19, 2019 ago
    51 Best Songs of 2019: Year in Review [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, RCA, Republic, Young Turk Recordings Ltd., Interscope, Sony, Atlantic, Columbia]
    Evergreen

    51 Best Songs of 2019 | Year in Review 🎧

    51 Best Songs of 2019 features certified bops courtesy of Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Vampire Weekend, Ariana Grande & DaBaby.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 16, 2019 ago
    Getting to Know... Leaving Eden | Interview #44 [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Leaving Eden]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Leaving Eden | Interview (Interview #44) 🎤

    For Interview #44 in the ‘Getting to Know…’ series (for a 2nd time), The Musical Hype gets the scoop from Boston rock band, Leaving Eden.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 13, 2019 ago
    Music

    Halsey, Finally // beautiful stranger | Track Review 🎵

    Halsey drops an uncharacteristic, but brilliant love song, “Finally // beautiful stranger,” ahead of her highly anticipated 3rd LP, Manic.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 13, 2019 ago
    Music

    Halsey, SUGA’s Interlude | Track Review 🎵

    Halsey, alongside South Korean rapper SUGA (BTS), delivers a brief, enjoyable single in “SUGA’s Interlude,” appearing on her 2020 LP, Manic.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 13, 2019 ago
    Liam Payne, LP1: The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    Album 💿

    Liam Payne, LP1 | Album Review 💿

    LP1, the debut album by One Direction standout Liam Payne has its fair share of moments, but don’t call it a game changing pop album.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 11, 2019 ago
    Getting to Know... Bleeding Raven | Interview #43 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Bleeding Raven, Dean Mason]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Bleeding Raven | Interview 🎤

    For the 43rd interview in the Getting to Know… series, The Musical Hype welcomes back Dean Mason, this time, as part of Bleeding Raven.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 10, 2019 ago
    11 Circular Songs Sure to Keep You Goin' 'Round in Circles [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Circular Songs Sure to Keep You Goin‘ ‘Round in Circles | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Circular Songs Sure to Keep You Goin ‘Round in Circles” features songs by Bon Iver, Jazmine Sullivan, Lady Gaga, Post Malone & Ryan Beatty.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 10, 2019 ago

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