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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.
    Daniel Caesar, Who Hurt You? [Photo Credit: Golden Child Recordings]
    Music

    Daniel Caesar, Who Hurt You? | Track Review 🎵

    Canadian R&B singer/songwriter Daniel Caesar continues to prove himself as a bright spot in modern R&B with his sensual “Who Hurt You?”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 23, 2018 ago
    ZAYN, Fingers [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    ZAYN, ‘Fingers’ | Track Review

    ZAYN continues to try a variety of things on his singles post-Mind of Mine.  “Fingers” is no exception to the rule, dabbling in drunkenness and romance.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 23, 2018 ago
    COIN, Simple Romance [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    COIN, ‘Simple Romance’ | Track Review

    Alt-pop collective COIN delivers a catchy, fresh, and honest record about romance with “Simple Romance,” the buzz single from their forthcoming, 2019 LP.  

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 23, 2018 ago
    Anthony Russo, Can't Go Wrong [Photo Credits: Sewing Apples / RVG]
    Music

    Anthony Russo, ‘Can’t Go Wrong’ | Track Review

    Rising California-based, Midwest-bred pop singer Anthony Russo balances love and sex on another compelling single, “Can’t Go Wrong.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 22, 2018 ago
    Post Malone & Swae Lee, Sunflower [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Music

    Post Malone & Swae Lee, ‘Sunflower’ | Track Review

    Melodic rappers Post Malone and Swae Lee join forces on “Sunflower,” a promo single appearing on the soundtrack for ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 22, 2018 ago
    Lil Peep, Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2 [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Lil Peep, ‘Cry Alone’ | Track Review

    The late Lil Peep returns with a compelling single, “Cry Alone,” appearing on his posthumously released second LP, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 22, 2018 ago
    Mariah Carey, Caution [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Music

    Mariah Carey, The Distance | Track Review 🎵

    Mariah Carey continues on the upward trajectory on “The Distance,” the 3rd single from her anticipated comeback album, ‘Caution.’ Ty Dolla $ign assists.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 22, 2018 ago
    Jon Bellion, Conversations With my Wife [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    Music

    Jon Bellion, “Conversations With my Wife” | Track Review 🎵

    Pop singer, songwriter, and producer Jon Bellion returns with a thoughtful, if slightly quirky, left-of-center single, “Conversations With my Wife.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 22, 2018 ago
    5 Songs That Depict Difficult Parent-Child Relationships [📷: Arcade Fire, Asthmatic Kitty, Hollywood, Island, Millennial, Virgin]
    Evergreen

    5 Songs That Depict Difficult Parent-Child Relationships | Playlist 🎧

    5 Songs That Depict Difficult Parent-Child Relationships features music from Demi Lovato, Arcade Fire & Sufjan Stevens among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 22, 2018 ago
    11 Songs About Various Kinds of Shots [Photo credits: 10 Summer, Interscope, Atlantic, Columbia, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs About Various Kinds of Shots | Playlist

    “11 Songs About Various Kinds of Shots” features music courtesy of Ella Mai, George Ezra, Hunter Hayes, and Post Malone among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 19, 2018 ago
    Swizz Beatz, Poison [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Music

    Swizz Beatz, ‘Preach’ | Track Review

    While “Preach” has its ‘fair share of moments’, Swizz Beatz, assisted by Dipset rapper Jim Jones doesn’t exactly reinvent rap, let alone the wheel.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 18, 2018 ago
    Sia, I'm Still Here [Photo Credits: Monkey Puzzle / Atlantic]
    Music

    Sia, ‘I’m Still Here’ | Track Review

    Highly demanded pop singer/songwriter Sia continues to shine on her latest uplifting, inspirational, and powerful ballad, “I’m Still Here.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 18, 2018 ago

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