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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.
    Ellie Goulding, "Hate Me" (Ft. Juice WRLD): The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Polydor]
    Music

    Ellie Goulding, ‘Hate Me’ | Track Review

    In preparation for her long-awaited new album, English pop star Ellie Goulding drops  and enjoyable single, “Hate Me,” assisted by rapper Juice WRLD.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 1, 2019 ago
    Ed Sheeran, "Beautiful People" (Ft. Khalid): The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Ed Sheeran, Beautiful People | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winner Ed Sheeran taps Khalid for “Beautiful People,” the third single from his highly-anticipated LP ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project’.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 1, 2019 ago
    Music

    Clairo, ‘Closer to You’ | Track Review

    After making a strong first impression with “Bags,” Clairo makes another great impression with “Closer to You,” the second single from ‘Immunity.’ 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 1, 2019 ago
    Music

    Kygo & Whitney Houston, Higher Love | Track Review 🎵

    Norwegian DJ/producer Kygo superbly remixes “Higher Love,” a previously unreleased 1991 Whitney Houston cover of a 1986 Steve Winwood cut.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 1, 2019 ago
    “11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in June 2019” [Photo Credits: Big Machine, Columbia, Fader, Island, Julian Daniel, Kevin McHale, Looseleaf, Myylo, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Virgin, Warner Bros.]
    Evergreen

    11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in June 2019 | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in June 2019” features music by Bastille, Kevin McHale, Kygo & Whitney Houston, Lil Nas X, and Prince.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 1, 2019 ago
    “10 Songs Well Worth the Attention” [Photo Credits: 12 Tone Music, 88rising, Artist Partner Group, Atlantic, Barong Family, Bread Winners’ Association, EMPIRE, Interscope, Pexels, Pixabay, Republic, Todrick Hall]
    Evergreen

    10 Songs Well Worth the Attention | Playlist

    “10 Songs Well Worth the Attention” features music courtesy of Charlie Puth, Joji, ScHoolboy Q, Shinedown, and Todrick Hall among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 28, 2019 ago
    Getting to Know... Looseleaf: Interview #35 [Photo Credit: Looseleaf, design by Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]
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    Getting to Know… Looseleaf | Interview 🎤

    For the 35th interview in the ‘Getting to Know’ Q&A series, The Musical Hype gets some killer insight from fierce, rising electro/art pop duo, Looseleaf.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 28, 2019 ago
    Marshmello, "One Thing Right" (Ft. Kane Brown): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credits: Joytime Collective / Sony]
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    Marshmello, One Thing Right | Track Review

    Marshmello, continuing to be ambitious, collaborates with country musician Kane Brown on single “One Thing Right” with respectable results.

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Drake, The Best in the World Pack (Single): The Musical Hype single review [Photo Credit: Frozen Moments, LLC / Republic]
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    Drake, The Best in the World Pack | Track Review

    Drake remains prolific dropping single ‘The Best in the World Pack’ comprised of “Omertá” and “Money in the Grave,” featuring Rick Ross.

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Bruce Springsteen, Western Stars: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Bruce Springsteen, Western Stars | Album Review

    After a five-year hiatus, American rock icon Bruce Springsteen returns with ‘Western Stars,’ easily his best album of the 2010s.

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Julian Daniel, "Supernova": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Jullian Daniel]
    Music

    Julian Daniel, Supernova | Track Review 🎵

    Julian Daniel, a ‘dreamy bubble gum pink pop singer’ from Canada, showcases ample potential on “Supernova,” his ear-catching 2nd single of 2019.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 26, 2019 ago
    Prince, Originals: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credits: Warner Bros.]
    Album 💿

    Prince, Originals | Album Review 💿

    The excellence and awesome musicianship of the iconic, late, great Prince Rogers Nelson continues to shine on the compilation, ‘Originals.’ 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 26, 2019 ago

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