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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 (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.
    Bahjat, What We Were [Photo Credit: Bahjat]
    Columns

    Bahjat, What We Were | Track Review

    Continuing to show utmost determination, Rising, independent Libyan singer/songwriter Bahjat shines on his first new single of 2019, “What We Were.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 28, 2019 ago
    Backstreet Boys, DNA [Photo Credits: K-bahn / RCA]
    Music

    Backstreet Boys, DNA | Album Review 💿

    Following a six-year-hiatus, veteran boy band Backstreet Boys return with their highly-anticipated eighth studio album, ‘DNA.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 28, 2019 ago
    9 Songs Where the Overdose is Real [Photo Credits: 300 Entertainment, Atlantic, Big Machine, Def Jam, Epic, Interscope, Never Broke Again, TenThousand Projects]
    Evergreen

    9 Songs Where the Overdose is Real | Playlist  

    Musicians fueling the succinct “9 Songs Where the Overdose is Real” include Alessia Cara, Badflower, Ciara, Future, and NBA YoungBoy among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 28, 2019 ago
    Maggie Rogers, Heard It In a Past Life [📷: Capitol]
    Album 💿

    Maggie Rogers, Heard It in a Past Life | Album Review 💿

    Rising alternative musician Maggie Rogers delivers a captivating effort on her highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Heard It in a Past Life.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 24, 2019 ago
    James Morrison, You're Stronger Than You Know [Photo Credit: Stanley]
    Music

    James Morrison, My Love Goes On | Track Review

    Soulful English singer/songwriter James Morrison taps Grammy-nominated pop/R&B standout Joss Stone for the electrifying “My Love Goes On.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 23, 2019 ago
    Mansionair, Shadowboxer [Photo Credit: Glassnote]
    Music

    Mansionair, Shadows | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated Australian alt, electro-pop collective Mansionair sound superb on “Shadows,” their distinct and memorable first single of 2019.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 23, 2019 ago
    YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Kick Yo Door [Photo Credit: Never Broke Again, LLC]
    Music

    YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Kick Yo Door | Track Review

    Rising rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again return with his first new single of the 2019, respectable, but not game changing banger, “Kick Yo Door.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 23, 2019 ago
    YUNGBLUD, Loner [Photo Credit: Geffen]
    Music

    YUNGBLUD, Loner | Track Review

    Rising English alternative musician YUNGBLUD brings plenty of energy and intrigue on his first new single of 2019, the intense “Loner.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 23, 2019 ago
    11 Songs Focused on Diamonds [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Columbia, Def Jam, EMPIRE, ESGN, Five Seven Music, Friends Keep Secrets, Interscope, Island Def Jam, Never Broke Again LLC, Pexels, Pixabay, Rostrum, Sub Pop]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs Focused on Diamonds | Playlist

    “11 Songs Focused on Diamonds” features music courtesy of Benny Blanco, Father John Misty, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and Rihanna among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 23, 2019 ago
    Why Don't We, Big Plans [📷: Signature / Atlantic]
    Music

    Why Don’t We, Big Plans | Track Review

    Rising boy band Why Don’t We returns post-8 Letters with their first brand-new single of 2019, “Big Plans.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 22, 2019 ago
    Tyga, Floss in the Bank [Photo Credits: Last Kings Music / EMPIRE]
    Music

    Tyga, Floss in the Bank | Track Review

    Riding a wave of resurgence, Tyga doesn’t necessarily capitalize on it on his ‘tried-and-true,’ predictable new single, “Floss in the Bank.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 22, 2019 ago
    Maren Morris, Girl [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Maren Morris, Girl | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning country musician Maren Morris returns strong in 2019 with a powerful anthem for girls everywhere, simply titled “Girl.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 22, 2019 ago

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