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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.
    Mike Posner, A Real Good Kid [Photo Credit: Island]
    Album 💿

    Mike Posner, A Real Good Kid | Album Review 💿

    Despite being underrated throughout his career, Mike Posner comes off incredibly authentic & mature throughout his 3rd LP, ‘A Real Good Kid.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 5, 2019 ago
    13 Songs That Focus on the Face [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Def Jam, Epic, Interscope, Mack Avenue, Pepperhill, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Republic, Tomorrow Music, Zef]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Focus on the Face | Playlist 🎧

    “13 Songs That Focus on the Face” features music courtesy of Cécile McLorin Salvant, Die Antwoord, Future, Lady Gaga, and The Weeknd among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 5, 2019 ago
    James Blake, Assume Form [📷: Polydor]
    Album 💿

    James Blake, Assume Form | Album Review 💿

    Following a three-year hiatus, Mercury Prize-winning electronic standout James Blake returns with a marvelous fourth album, Assume Form.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 4, 2019 ago
    13 Songs That Embrace the Mantra, ‘No Place Like Home’ [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Blue Note, Capitol, Columbia, Epic, Fueled by Ramen, RCA, Sony, Sub Pop, Warner Bros., Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Embrace the Mantra, ‘No Place Like Home’ | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs That Embrace the Mantra, ‘No Place Like Home’ features music by Backstreet Boys, Dua Lipa, Gnash, Kane Brown, and Twenty One Pilots.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 4, 2019 ago
    Getting to Know... Good Times & Company [Photo Credit: Good Times & Company, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Good Times & Company | Interview

    For our 22nd interview, The Musical Hype gets chews the phat with Clint Kesinger, the vocalist and guitarist for Midwestern rock band Good Times & Company.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 1, 2019 ago
    Bring Me the Horizon, amo [📷: RCA]
    Album 💿

    Bring Me the Horizon, amo | Album Review 💿

    After a four-year hiatus, English rock band Bring Me the Horizon returns with an alluring, bold & incredibly eclectic 6th studio LP, amo.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 1, 2019 ago
    Matt Jaffe, The Spirit Catches You [Photo Credit: Matt Jaffe]
    Music

    Matt Jaffe, Wicked World | Track & Music Video Review

    Singer/songwriter Matt Jaffe collaborates with Oscar-nominated animator Bill Plympton for a highly-entertaining music video, “Wicked World.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 31, 2019 ago
    Getting to Know... VAYA [Photo Credit: VAYA, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… VAYA | Interview

    For the 21st interview in our ‘Getting to Know…’ series, the Musical Hype taps VAYA, an ‘Ameridian’ rock band based in Canada.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 31, 2019 ago
    Peter Manos, You Don't Know Me [Photo Credits: Peter Manos / Human Re Sources]
    Music

    Peter Manos, You Don’t Know Me | Track Review

    Rising alternative musician Peter Manos shows immense potential (and vibes) on his second single of 2019, and third overall, “You Don’t Know Me.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 31, 2019 ago
    Tori Kelly, Change Your Mind [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    Music

    Tori Kelly, Change Your Mind | Track Review

    After compelling on her 2018 gospel album, Hiding Place, Grammy-nominated singer Tori Kelly returns to pop with a thoughtful new single, “Change Your Mind.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 31, 2019 ago
    Florence + The Machine, Moderation [Photo Credit: Virgin]
    Music

    Florence + The Machine, Haunted House | Track Review

    In addition to releasing “Moderation” Post-High as Hope, alternative pop darlings Florence + The Machine also release the brief single, “Haunted House.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 31, 2019 ago
    Florence + The Machine, Moderation [Photo Credit: Virgin]
    Music

    Florence + The Machine, Moderation | Track Review

    Post-High as Hope, alternative pop darlings Florence + The Machine returns with their first brand-new single of 2019, “Moderation.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 31, 2019 ago

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