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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.
    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]
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    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
    Vampire Weekend, Harmony Hall / 2021 [Photo Credit: Columbia]
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    Vampire Weekend, 2021 | Track Review

    Grammy-winning alternative collective Vampire Weekend packs a sizable punch on the short but super sweet single, “2021.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 31, 2019 ago
    Vampire Weekend, Harmony Hall / 2021 [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Vampire Weekend, Harmony Hall | Track Review

    Grammy-winning alternative collective Vampire Weekend makes a killer comeback with the eclectic, well-written single, “Harmony Hall.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 31, 2019 ago
    11 Secular Songs About Praying, Preaching & Baptism [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Pexels, A&M, Capitol, Cash Money, Epic, Fueled by Ramen, Keiynan Lonsdale, Kemosabe, Polydor, Republic]
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    11 Secular Songs About Praying, Preaching & Baptism | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Secular Songs About Praying, Preaching & Baptism” features music courtesy of Future, Panic! At the Disco, Kesha, and Sam Smith.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 31, 2019 ago
    GASHI, My Year [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    GASHI, My Year | Track Review

    African-born, Brooklyn bred rapper GASHI taps Bay Area rapper G-Eazy for his first new single of 2019, the banging anthem, “My Year.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 30, 2019 ago
    Tyga, Girls Have Fun [Photo Credits: Last Kings Music / EMPIRE]
    Music

    Tyga, Girls Have Fun | Track Review

    Continuing to ride the wave of his resurgence, Tyga enlists G-Eazy and Rich the Kid for the assist on his hella dumb, infectious banger, “Girls Have Fun.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 30, 2019 ago
    Franchise, Here [Photo Credit: VIBR8]
    Columns

    Franchise, Here | Track Review

    Rising self-made singer, songwriter, and producer Franchise shows off his potential on a superb reinterpretation of the Alessia Cara gem, “Here.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 30, 2019 ago

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