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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.
    Selena Gomez, Rare [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Album 💿

    Selena Gomez, Rare | Album Review 💿

    Selena Gomez steps up her game on her sixth studio album, Rare, simultaneously conveying emotion and honesty and dropping pop bops.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 14, 2020 ago
    John Legend, "Conversations in the Dark" [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    John Legend, Conversations in the Dark | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter John Legend returns with his first single of the new decade, the elite “Conversations in the Dark.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 13, 2020 ago
    Conan Gray, "The Story" (Kid Krow): The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Music

    Conan Gray, The Story | Track Review 🎵

    Rising pop star Conan Gray shines on “The Story,” the thoughtful promo single from his highly anticipated debut album, KID KROW.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 13, 2020 ago
    Alicia Keys, "Underdog" [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Alicia Keys, Underdog | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys drops an empowering, inspirational, and uplifting first single of 2020 with “Underdog.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 13, 2020 ago
    Mac Miller, "Good News": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Warner]
    Music

    Mac Miller, Good News | Track Review 🎵

    “Good News,” the promo single from the posthumous Mac Miller album, Circles, is well-produced, well-written, and hauntingly performed.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 13, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Lucifour M [Photo Credits: Lucifour M, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Lucifour M | Interview 🎤

    For Interview #48, The Musical Hype gets the goods on multifaceted, multidimensional Italian collective, Lucifour M.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 13, 2020 ago
    13 Entertaining Songs That Reference Musical Instruments [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
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    13 Entertaining Songs That Reference Musical Instruments | Playlist 🎧

    “13 Entertaining Songs That Reference Musical Instruments” features songs courtesy of Alt-J, Behemoth, Jason Derulo, Jeezy, and Taylor Swift.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 13, 2020 ago
    Yung Scuff & Jakkyboí, "U DO U" [Photo Credits: Yung Scuff & Jakkyboí]
    Music

    Yung Scuff & Jakkyboí, U DO U | Track Review 🎵

    Yung Scuff & Jakkyboí continue to propel the emo-/punk-tinged hip-hop movement with their short, but sweet banger, “U DO U.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 10, 2020 ago
    Oh Wonder, "Happy" [Photo Credit: Island]
    Music

    Oh Wonder, Happy | Track Review 🎵

    London-based, alt-pop duo Oh Wonder drops a certified pop bop with “Happy,” the 4th single from 3rd album, No One Else Can Wear Your Crown.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 10, 2020 ago
    Yung Pinch, "Beach Ballin" (Ft. blackbear) [Photo Credit: TWNSHP]
    Music

    Yung Pinch, Beach Ballin’ | Track Review 🎵

    Following the chilled-out bop “Over It,” melodic rapper Yung Pinch shines once more on “Beach Ballin’,” featuring blackbear.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 10, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Emily Daccarett [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Emily Daccarett]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Emily Daccarett | Interview 🎤

    In our 47th interview, Emily Daccarett provides the scoop on her unique career as a fashion designer & musician and how they intertwine.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 10, 2020 ago
    COUNTERFEIT., "The New Insane" [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Music

    COUNTERFEIT., The New Insane | Track Review 🎵

    London rock collective COUNTERFEIT. bring a heaping dose of sweet insanity on their first single of 2020, “The New Insane.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 9, 2020 ago

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