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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.
    12 Simply Terrific Before or After Songs [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Cotton Bro, The Musical Hype, Pexels]
    Evergreen

    12 Simply Terrific Before or After Songs | Playlist 🎧

    “12 Simply Terrific Before or After Songs” features music by Billie Eilish, Black Atlass, Grimes, Meghan Trainor & Moses Sumney.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 22, 2020 ago
    Day 11: Drake, “Nice for What” (30-Day Song Challenge) [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Cash Money, Pixabay, Young Money]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 11: Drake, Nice for What | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    “Nice for What,” an awesome fit for Day 11 of the 30-Day Song Challenge, is one of many Drake songs I never get tired of listening to.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 21, 2020 ago
    Future, High Off Life [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Album 💿

    Future, High Off Life | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning rapper Future returns with an enjoyable LP, High Off Life, that has its fair share of moments, but fails to move the needle.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 21, 2020 ago
    Boyz II Men, “End of the Road” | Throwback Thursday 💎 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, kalhh, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Prettysleepy]
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    Boyz II Men, End of the Road | Throwback Thursday 💎

    This Throwback Thursday, we travel back to 1991 with Boyz II Men and their Cooleyhighharmony classic, “End of the Road.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 21, 2020 ago
    30-Day Song Challenge 🎶: The Playlist, Part 1 | Playlist 🎧 [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Fueled by Ramen, Glassnote, Interscope, Jive, Metal Blade, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Warner]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    30-Day Song Challenge 🎶: The Playlist, Part 1 | Playlist 🎧

    After completing one third of the challenge, The Musical Hype presents Part 1 of THE 30-DAY SONG CHALLENGE 🎶: THE PLAYLIST.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 21, 2020 ago
    Day 10: Hayley Williams, “Leave It Alone” (30-Day Song Challenge) [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 10: Hayley Williams, Leave It Alone | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    Haley Williams is plagued by grief on the sad “Leave It Alone,” a perfect fit for Day 10 of the 30-Day Song Challenge.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 20, 2020 ago
    Black Atlass, Dream Awake [Photo Credits: XO / Republic]
    Album 💿

    Black Atlass, Dream Awake | Album Review 💿

    Canadian-bred, LA-based R&B musician Black Atlass delivers an enjoyable, sexy, and well-rounded third album with Dream Awake.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 20, 2020 ago
    Todrick Hall, “Mask, Gloves, Soap, Scrubs” | Wacky Wednesday 💎 [Photo Credits: alehidalgo, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, taniarose, Todrick Hall]
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    Todrick Hall, Mask, Gloves, Soap, Scrubs | Wacky Wednesday 💎

    On Wacky Wednesday, Todrick Hall intrigues with his entertaining, quarantine anthem, “Mask, Gloves, Soap, Scrubs,” from Quarantine Queen.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 20, 2020 ago
    10 Songs Loosely Associated with Playback Controls [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    10 Songs Loosely Associated with Playback Controls ⏯ | Playlist 🎧

    “10 Songs Loosely Associated with Playback Controls” features music courtesy of DaBaby, G-Eazy, Kehlani, Luke Combs and St. Vincent.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 20, 2020 ago
    Day 9: Panic! At the Disco, “High Hopes” (30-Day Song Challenge) [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Fueled by Ramen, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 9: Panic! At the Disco, High Hopes | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    Panic! At the Disco brings ambition, determination and of course hope on “High Hopes,” which appears on Day 9 of the 30-Day Song Challenge.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 19, 2020 ago
    Migos, "Racks 2 Skinny" [Photo Credit: Quality Control Music]
    Music

    Migos, Racks 2 Skinny | Track Review 🎵

    “Racks 2 Skinny” may bring nothing ‘brand-new’ to the table ultimately, but Migos delivers another entertaining trap banger nonetheless.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 19, 2020 ago
    Jonas Brothers, "X" [Photo Credits: Jonas Brothers Recording / Republic]
    Music

    Jonas Brothers, X | Track Review 🎵

    Following the infectious “What a Man Gotta Do,” Grammy-nominated pop collective Jonas Brothers return with single “X,” featuring Karol G.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 19, 2020 ago

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