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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.
    Rita Ora, Phoenix [📷 : Atlantic]
    Music

    Rita Ora, ‘Velvet Rope’ | Track Review

    British-Albanian pop artist Rita Ora shines on “Velvet Rope,” the seventh advanced single appearing on her long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Phoenix.’  

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 21, 2018 ago
    15 Songs Filled with Hurt & Pain [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Pexels, Def Jam, Republic, Prospect Park, Ultra]
    Evergreen

    15 Songs Filled with Hurt & Pain | Playlist 🎧

    15 Songs Filled with Hurt & Pain features music courtesy of Alessia Cara, Daniel Caesar, Five Finger Death Punch, Sofi Tukker, and Two Feet among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 21, 2018 ago
    Michael Bublé, love [Photo Credit: Reprise]
    Album 💿

    Michael Bublé, Love | Album Review

    Traditional pop standout Michael Bublé remains consistent on his 2018 album, Love, featuring classics and a couple of brand-new songs.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 21, 2018 ago
    Hozier, Movement [Photo Credits: Rubyworks / Columbia]
    Music

    Hozier, ‘Movement’ | Track Review

    Following his brilliant ‘Nina Called Power (EP),’ Irish singer/songwriter Hozier impresses once more on his thrilling new single, “Movement.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 20, 2018 ago
    Smoota, Pheromones [Photo Credit: Body to Body]
    Album 💿

    Smoota, Pheromones | Album Review

    On ‘Pheromones,’ Brooklyn R&B singer/songwriter Smoota delivers a thrilling sophomore album that thrives off lust, sex, and the influence of classic soul.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 20, 2018 ago
    13 Songs Filled with Play & Fun [Photo Credits: 12Tone Music, 88rising, Asylum Worldwide, Atlantic, Black River Entertainment, Def Jam, Domino, EMI, GOOD, I Am Poppy, Interscope, Mad Decent, Pixabay, Polydor, Republic]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Filled with Play & Fun | Playlist 🎧

    “13 Songs Filled with Play & Fun” features some truly awesome music courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, Joji, KYLE, and Poppy among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 20, 2018 ago
    Jay Warren, Felony Love [Photo Credit: BonFire]
    Columns

    Jay Warren, ‘Felony Love’ | Track Review

    Rising contemporary R&B artist Jay Warren delivers a compelling, lush, felonious love-centric single, “Felony Love.” 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 19, 2018 ago
    Elijah Soltan, Spin Wrld [Photo Credit: Elijah Soltan]
    Album 💿

    Elijah Soltan, Spin Wrld (EP) | Album Review

    19-year old California DJ and producer Elijah Soltan brings some freshness to the EDM game on his thrilling, four-track, first official EP, ‘Spin Wrld.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 19, 2018 ago
    COIN, Cemetery [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    COIN, ‘Cemetery’ | Track Review

    Alt-pop collective COIN delivers a second alluring single from 2018 with “Cemetery, ” which also marks their second single from their forthcoming, 2019 LP.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 19, 2018 ago
    Normani, Waves [Photo Credits: Keep Cool / RCA]
    Music

    Normani, ‘Waves’ | Track Review

    Continuing to build a name for herself, rising R&B singer Normani (Fifth Harmony) enlists 6LACK for the enjoyable, vibe-filled single, “Waves.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 19, 2018 ago
    The Chainsmokers, Beach House [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]
    Music

    The Chainsmokers, ‘Beach House’ | Track Review

    The Chainsmokers continue to be prolific dropping yet another new single in 2018, “Beach House,” named after the indie-pop duo.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 19, 2018 ago
    ZAYN, No Candle No Light [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    ZAYN, ‘No Candle No Light’ | Track Review

    Pop singer ZAYN, who continues to be prolific in regards to releasing singles in 2018, enlists hip-hop standout for single “No Candle No Light.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 19, 2018 ago

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