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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.
    Anthony Russo, It's a Risk / Kings & Queens [Photo Credits: Sewing Apples / RVG]
    Music

    Anthony Russo, ‘Kings and Queens’ | Track Review

    Midwest-bred, Cali-based pop singer Anthony Russo is willing to change, opening himself up to love on his relatable new single, “Kings and Queens.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 26, 2018 ago
    Anthony Russo, It's a Risk / Kings & Queens [Photo Credits: Sewing Apples / RVG]
    Music

    Anthony Russo, ‘It’s a Risk’ | Track Review

    Anthony Russo, a rising pop artist bred in the Midwest but based in California, continues to build a case for himself on his latest single, “It’s a Risk.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 26, 2018 ago
    Billie Eilish, Come Out and Play [Photo Credits: Darkroom / Interscope]
    Music

    Billie Eilish, ‘Come Out and Play’ | Track Review

    Teen alternative pop musician Billie Eilish shows off her classy, calm, cool, and collected side on her latest single, “Come Out and Play.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 26, 2018 ago
    Anderson .Paak, Oxnard [📷: Aftermath / 12Tone Music]
    Album 💿

    Anderson .Paak, Oxnard | Album Review 💿

    Although it’s ‘all over the place’ and runs a bit long, rapper, singer & producer Anderson .Paak still delivers a compelling third LP with ‘Oxnard.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 26, 2018 ago
    33 Great, If Disturbing Songs About Serial Killers [📷: Èloi Firmin Féron, Pixabay, Public Domain, Bundesarchiv, Bild 102-11502 / CC-BY-SA 3.0 [CC BY-SA 3.0 de (https-//creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/de/deed.en)]]
    Evergreen

    33 Great, If Disturbing Songs About Serial Killers | Playlist

    33 Great, If Disturbing Songs About Serial Killers features music from Bastille, Bruce Springsteen, Jane’s Addiction & Slayer.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 26, 2018 ago
    13 Disturbing Songs About the Antichrist [Photo Credits: The All Blacks B.V., Century Media, Closed Casket Activities, Dark Funeral, Interscope, Metal Blade, Nuclear Blast, Peaceville, RISING NEMESIS, Skull & Bones, Sony, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Disturbing Songs About the Antichrist | Playlist 🎧

    “13 Disturbing Songs About the Antichrist” features some truly dark music courtesy of Arcade Fire, Behemoth, Bloodbath, Slayer, and The 1975.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 23, 2018 ago
    Alessia Cara, The Pains of Growing [📷: Def Jam]
    Music

    Alessia Cara, ‘Not Today’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning pop artist Alessia Cara continues to build excitement for her sophomore LP, ‘The Pains of Growing,’ on her 4th advanced single, “Not Today.”

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Alec Benjamin, Narrated for You [📷: Alec Benjamin]
    Album 💿

    Alec Benjamin, Narrated for You | Album Review 💿

    Rising Arizona pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin showcases immense potential on his debut mixtape, ‘Narrated for You.’ 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 22, 2018 ago
    Restless Modern, Things for the Future [Photo Credit: RM Reach]
    Columns

    Restless Modern, ‘Things for the Future’ | Track Review

    Restless Modern continues his music ascent on “Things for the Future,” delivering thoughtful, relatable lyrics, balanced production, and honest vocals.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 21, 2018 ago
    Santino, Boutique Le Freak [Photo Credit: Santino]
    Music

    Santino, ‘Boutique Le Freak’ | Track Review

    UK producer Santino once more brings the funk, the groove, and sexy vibes on his infectious single “Boutique Le Freak,” which encourages ‘speaking French.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 21, 2018 ago
    Dylan Scott, Nothing to Do Town [Photo Credit: Curb]
    Music

    Dylan Scott, ‘Nothing to Do Town’ | Track Review

    Country singer Dylan Scott delivers a respectable single in “Nothing to Do Town” that appeals to his base, though takes few risks to potentially crossover. 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 21, 2018 ago
    Gucci Mane, I'm Not Goin' [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Gucci Mane, ‘I’m Not Goin’ | Track Review

    Southern rapper Gucci Mane delivers one of his best bangers in some time on “I’m Not Goin’” featuring fellow southern rapper Kevin Gates.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 21, 2018 ago

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