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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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.
    Sam Smith, "I Feel Love": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    Music

    Sam Smith, I Feel Love | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    With the release of single โ€œI Feel Love,โ€ Grammy-winning pop musician Sam Smith covers a classic by the late disco/R&B icon, Donna Summer.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 5, 2019 ago
    Dua Lipa, "Don't Start Now": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Warner]
    Music

    Dua Lipa, Donโ€™t Start Now | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-winning English pop artist Dua Lipa shines on โ€œDonโ€™t Start Now,โ€ an infectious single from her highly anticipated sophomore album.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 5, 2019 ago
    Miguel, "Funeral" : The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Miguel, Funeral | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-winning urban contemporary artist Miguel manages to transform a funeral into a sexed-up happening on his brief single, โ€œFuneral.โ€

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 5, 2019 ago
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Highly Suspect, MCID | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    After a three-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated collective Highly Suspect returns with an eclectic, if flawed third studio album, MCID.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 5, 2019 ago
    Rex Orange County, Pony : The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Sony]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Rex Orange County, Pony | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    After a two-year hiatus, British singer/songwriter Rex Orange County (Alex Oโ€™Connor) delivers an enjoyable, if imperfect third studio LP, Pony.

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

    15 Marvelous Songs About Women | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    โ€œ15 Marvelous Songs About Womenโ€ features music courtesy of Anthony Ramos, Isaac Dunbar, Jidenna, Kelly Clarkson, and Lana Del Rey.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 4, 2019 ago
    โ€œ11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in October 2019โ€ [Photo Credits: Atlantic, BMG Rights Management, Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Def Jam, Elektra, Epic, Getting Out Our Dreams, II, Interscope, The Musical Hype, Myylo, Nice Life, Pexels, Pixabay, Quadeca, Rock Soul, SM Entertainment, Spinefarm, UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Evergreen

    11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in October 2019 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    โ€œ11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in October 2019โ€ features songs by Fantasia, Harry Styles, Quadeca & Moxas, Summer Walker, and SuperM.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 31, 2019 ago
    Lizzo, "Good as Hell (Remix)" (Ft. Ariana Grande): The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Lizzo, Good as Hell (Remix) | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    โ€œGood as Hellโ€ by pop standout Lizzo was already โ€˜good as hellโ€™ without a remix, but Ariana Grande provides a welcome contrast on the infectious hit.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 29, 2019 ago
    Selena Gomez, "Look At Her Now": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Selena Gomez, Look at Her Now | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    After a long wait, pop artist Selena Gomez prepares to release her highly anticipated new studio album, led by the entertaining single, โ€œLook at Her Now.โ€

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 29, 2019 ago
    Selena Gomez, "Lose You to Love Me": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Selena Gomez, Lose You to Love Me | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Pop singer Selena Gomez returns in reflective mode on single, โ€œLose You to Love Meโ€ where she parts ways with a lover to ultimately learn to love herself.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 29, 2019 ago
    Kesha, "Raising Hell": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Kemosabe]
    Music

    Kesha, Raising Hell | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-nominated pop artist Kesha returns ready for the HIGH ROAD on her energetic, infectious single, โ€œRaising Hell,โ€ featuring Big Freedia.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 29, 2019 ago
    Kanye West, JESUS IS KING: The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credit: Getting Out Our Dreams, II]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Kanye West, JESUS IS KING | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    After several delays, Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West drops his clean, Christian-themed rap-gospel album, JESUS IS KING. It has its moments.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 28, 2019 ago

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