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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.
    11 Incredibly 'Cool' Songs That Aren't the Least Bit Cold [Photo Credits: aritech, Capitol, Columbia, Glassnote, Hollywood, Interscope, Island, Parkwood, Pexels, Pixabay, Republic, Universal, Virgin]
    Evergreen

    11 Incredibly ‘Cool’ Songs That Aren’t the Least Bit Cold | Playlist

    “11 Incredibly ‘Cool’ Songs That Aren’t the Least Bit Cold” features music from Chloe x Halle, Jonas Brothers, Ski Mask the Slump God & Zack Villere.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 8, 2019 ago
    Album 💿

    Marvin Gaye, You’re the Man | Album Review 💿

    Marvin Gaye takes the listener back to vintage soulful sounds of the 70s with his enjoyable, socially-conscious ‘lost’ album, YOU’RE THE MAN.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 5, 2019 ago
    11 Songs That are X-Rated, to Some Extent [Photo Credits: Anderson Guerra, Arcade Fire Music, Darcy Delia, Def Jam, Def Jam, Epic, Godisable Jacob, GOOD, Mass Appeal, Motown, Oleksandr Pidvalnyi, Pexels, Pixabay, Republic, Slip N’ Slide, Strange Music, Úrsula Madariaga,  VINICIUS COSTA, Warner Bros.]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs That are X-Rated, to Some Extent | Playlist 🎧

    11 Songs That are X-Rated, to Some Extent features music courtesy of Arcade Fire, CupcakKe, Lil Pump, Marvin Gaye, and Trina.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 5, 2019 ago
    Blake Shelton, God's Country [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]
    Music

    Blake Shelton, God’s Country | Track Review

    Veteran country musician Blake Shelton returns with a superb, moving, and well-rounded single, “God’s Country,” notably co-written by Devin Dawson.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 4, 2019 ago
    Luke Bryan, Knockin' Boots [Photo Credit: Capitol Nashville]
    Music

    Luke Bryan, Knockin’ Boots | Track Review

    Country superstar Luke Bryan has ‘making love’ on his mind on his enjoyable, inoffensive, tongue-in-cheek new single, “Knockin’ Boots.”

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Thomas Rhett, Center Point Road [📷: Big Machine]
    Music

    Thomas Rhett, That Old Truck | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated country singer Thomas Rhett semi-cornily, yet effectively reminisces about “That Old Truck” on the 3rd single from Center Point Road.

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Ugly God, Hello [Photo Credit: Asylum Worldwide, LLC]
    Music

    Ugly God, Hello | Track Review

    Rising rapper Ugly God taps fellow rising rapper Lil Pump for a hella quirky, zany, substance-lacking banger, “Hello.”

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Lizzo, Cuz I Love You [📷: Nice Life / Atlantic]
    Music

    Lizzo, Cuz I Love You | Track Review 🎵

    Rising rapper, singer, and songwriter Lizzo ‘kills it’ on “Cuz I Love You,” an advance single and from her major label debut, Cuz I Love You.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 4, 2019 ago
    Evergreen

    11 Songs Where the Mind is the Focal Point | Playlist 🎧

    11 Songs Where the Mind is the Focal Point 🎧 features music courtesy of Ben Platt, Dua Lipa, Kehlani, Logic & Walker Hayes.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 4, 2019 ago
    Ben Platt, Sing to Me Instead - The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Ben Platt, Sing to Me Instead | Album Review

    Broadway actor, singer, and songwriter Ben Platt ‘shines bright as a beacon’ on his authentic, well-rounded debut album, ‘Sing to Me Instead.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 3, 2019 ago
    11 Awesome Songs that Tickled My Fancy in March 2019 [Photo Credits: 4AD, 12 Tone Music, 78 Productions Limited, Aftermath, Columbia, Darkroom, Hollywood, Interscope, Nice Life, Pixabay, RCA, RECORDS LLC, Simco Limited, Sony, Walt Disney]
    Evergreen

    11 Awesome Songs that Tickled My Fancy in March 2019 | Playlist

    Musicians providing the tunes for “11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in March 2019” include Ben Platt, Billie Eilish, Cage the Elephant & Lizzo.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 3, 2019 ago
    15 Really ‘Good’ Songs… It’s That Simple! [Photo Credits: 10 Summers, Big Machine, Capitol, Cash Money, Columbia, Darkroom, Fueled by Ramen, Interscope, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Sony, Ultra, Virgin, Young Money]
    Evergreen

    15 Really ‘Good’ Songs… It’s That Simple! | Playlist 🎧

    “15 Really ‘Good’ Songs” is comprised of just what it says it is – ‘good’ songs courtesy of Billie Eilish, Ella Mai, Kane Brown, Maren Morris & Sam Smith.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 2, 2019 ago

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