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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 (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.
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    Alicia Keys, Time Machine | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys hearkens back to the past on “Time Machine,” her third single of 2019.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 27, 2019 ago
    Lewis Capaldi, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent: The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credit: Universal Music]
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    Lewis Capaldi, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent | Album Review 💿

    Scottish artist Lewis Capaldi flaunts expressive, powerful vocals throughout his debut LP, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 26, 2019 ago
    Coldplay, Everyday Life: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Warner]
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    Coldplay, Everyday Life | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning British alternative collective Coldplay deliver some intriguing moments on their eighth studio album, EVERYDAY LIFE.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 25, 2019 ago
    Ozzy Osbourne, "Straight to Hell": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Epic]
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    Ozzy Osbourne, Straight to Hell | Track Review 🎵

    After issuing “Under the Graveyard” following an extended hiatus, Ozzy Osbourne returns with a 2nd thrilling single, “Straight to Hell.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 25, 2019 ago
    Reaction to 2020 Grammy Award Nominees [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Atlantic, RCA, Republic, Jagjaguwar, Capitol, Sony]
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    Reaction to 2020 Grammy Awards Nominees

    With the 2020 Grammy Award nominees announced, it’s time to react to the expected, surprises, snubs, and make some predictions.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 22, 2019 ago
    11 Songs Where The Juice is Totally Potent [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs Where the Juice is Totally Potent | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Songs Where the Juice is Totally Potent” features songs from Doja Cat, James Bay, Lizzo, Lostboycrow, and ScHoolboy Q.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 21, 2019 ago
    Doja Cat, Hot Pink: The Music Hype Album Review [Photo Credits: Kemosabe / RCA]
    Album 💿

    Doja Cat, Hot Pink | Album Review 💿

    Bold rapper and singer Doja Cat (Amala Zandile Dlamini) delivers a hearty helping of sex on her sophomore album, Hot Pink.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 19, 2019 ago
    Taylor Swift, "Lover (Remix)" Ft. Shawn Mendes: The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Republic]
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    Taylor Swift, Lover (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winner Taylor Swift enlists Grammy-nominated pop artist Shawn Mendes for the stellar “Lover (Remix).”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 18, 2019 ago
    Camila Cabello, "Living Proof" from ROMANCE: The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Epic]f
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    Camila Cabello, Living Proof | Track Review 🎵

    After announcing her sophomore album, Romance, Grammy-nominated pop artist Camila Cabello released a thrilling sixth single, “Living Proof.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 18, 2019 ago
    Neon Trees, "Used to Like": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Thrill Forever, LLC]
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    Neon Trees, Used to Like | Track Review 🎵

    After a five year hiatus, alternative collective Neon Trees, fronted by Tyler Glenn, makes a superb return with single “Used to Like.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 18, 2019 ago
    Harry Styles, "Watermelon Sugar": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Columbia]
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    Harry Styles, Watermelon Sugar | Track Review 🎵

    Harry Styles shines once again on “Watermelon Sugar,” his second single released in advance of his sophomore album, Fine Line.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 18, 2019 ago
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Plastic Barricades | Interview 🎤

    For the 39th entry in ‘Getting to Know…’, Brent Faulkner gets the scoop from Dan Kert, half of London alt indie duo, Plastic Barricades.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 18, 2019 ago

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