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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.
    Juicy J, Neighbor [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Juicy J, ‘Neighbor’ | Track Review

    Jordan Houston, better known as Academy Award-winning rapper Juicy J, taps Travis Scott for his ‘f-bomb laden banger,’ “Neighbor.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 4, 2018 ago
    Robyn, Honey [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Robyn, ‘Honey’ | Track Review

    While Swedish dance/pop singer Robyn brings sexy vibes on “Honey,” the single is lacking in both oomph and clear distinctiveness.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 4, 2018 ago
    Michael Bublé, love [Photo Credit: Reprise]
    Music

    Michael Bublé, ‘When I Fall in Love’ | Track Review

    Michael Bublé ‘brings the heat’ on a gorgeous rendition of the traditional pop standard, “When I Fall in Love,” from his 10th album, ‘love.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 4, 2018 ago
    Logic, YSIV [📷: Def Jam]
    Album 💿

    Logic, YSIV | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-nominated rapper Logic remains on autopilot throughout the course of his highly-anticipated, fourth studio album, ‘YSIV.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 4, 2018 ago
    Pistol Annies, Interstate Gospel [Photo Credit: Sony]
    Music

    Pistol Annies, Interstate Gospel | Track Review 🎵

    Pistol Annies ‘get their praise on’ on the gospel-tinged, traditional country single, “Interstate Gospel,” the title track from their 3rd LP.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 3, 2018 ago
    Kodak Black, If I'm Lyin, I'm Flyin [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Kodak Black, ‘If I’m Lyin, I’m Flyin’ | Track Review

    Although still near the top of the list of polarizing rappers, Kodak Black delivers an enjoyable, respectable single with “If I’m Lyin, I’m Flyin.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 3, 2018 ago
    Shawn Mendes & Zedd, Lost in Japan (Remix) [Photo Credit: Island]
    Music

    Shawn Mendes & Zedd, ‘Lost in Japan (Remix)’ | Track Review

    DJ/producer Zedd amplifies the greatness of an already terrific song, Shawn Mendes’ soulful-pop joint, “Lost in Japan,” with a tasteful remix.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 3, 2018 ago
    Scant Regard [Photo Credit: Scant Regard]
    Columns

    Getting to Know…Scant Regard | Interview

    For Interview #5, The Musical Hype spends time ‘Getting to Know’ “twanging surf guitar-playing, heavy electronica artist,” Scant Regard (Will Crewdson).

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 3, 2018 ago
    Lil Wayne, Tha Carter V [Photo Credit: Young Money]
    Album 💿

    Lil Wayne, Tha Carter V | Album Review 💿

    Despite its incredibly delayed release, Grammy-winning southern rapper Lil Wayne exceeds expectations on the highly-anticipated ‘Tha Carter V.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 3, 2018 ago
    Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper, A Star is Born Soundtrack [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper, ‘Shallow’ | Track Review

    Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, stars of ‘A Star is Born,’ showcase impressive vocal chemistry on the soundtrack promo single, “Shallow.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 2, 2018 ago
    Muse, Simulation Theory [Photo Credit: Warner]
    Music

    Muse, ‘Pressure’ | Track Review

    There’s no ‘pressure’ whatsoever on Grammy-winning alternative rock band Muse. They outdo themselves on the ear-catching advance single, “Pressure.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 2, 2018 ago
    Marc Anthony, Will Smith & Bad Bunny, Está Rico [Photo Credit: Sony]
    Music

    Marc Anthony, Will Smith & Bad Bunny, ‘Está Rico’ | Track Review

    In one of the year’s more unlikely collaboration, Marc Anthony, Will Smith, and Bad Bunny join forces on the enjoyable Latin pop single, “Está Rico.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 2, 2018 ago

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