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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.
    Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION, Falling Down [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION, ‘Falling Down’ | Track Review

    While “Falling Down” does an excellent job of reminiscing back to the strengths of the late Lil Peep and XXXTENTACION, it lacks in both depth and structure.  

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago
    Machine Gun Kelly, BINGE [Photo Credits: Bad Boy / Interscope]
    Album 💿

    Machine Gun Kelly, BINGE | Album Review

    Machine Gun Kelly smartly capitalizes off his “Rap Devil” resurgence with his brief album, ‘BINGE.’ The problem? It’s pretty flipping bad.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago
    13 Songs That Focus on the World [Photo Credits: Domino, Interscope, Prospect Park, Sony Nashville]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Focus on the World | Playlist

    “13 Songs That Focus on the World” features music courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Five Finger Death Punch, Kenny Chesney, Lana Del Rey, and Rich the Kid.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago
    Carrie Underwood, Cry Pretty [📷: Capitol Nashville]
    Album 💿

    Carrie Underwood, Cry Pretty | Album Review

    On the enjoyable ‘Cry Pretty’, Grammy-winning country artist Carrie Underwood balances out ‘tried-and-true’ country music and more contemporary pop.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 21, 2018 ago
    Swizz Beatz, Poison [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Music

    Swizz Beatz, ‘Pistol on My Side’ | Track Review

    Rap super producer Swizz Beatz enlists Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne for “Pistol on My Side,” the promo single for his upcoming album, ‘Poison.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 20, 2018 ago
    Tori Kelly, Hiding Place [📷: Capitol]
    Album 💿

    Tori Kelly, Hiding Place | Album Review

    With the help of Grammy-winning gospel icon Kirk Franklin, Tori Kelly assembles an uplifting, well-rounded pop-gospel album on ‘Hiding Place.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 20, 2018 ago
    ODESZA, Loyal [Photo Credit: Ninja Tune]
    Music

    ODESZA, ‘Loyal’ | Track Review

    Featuring very few words, electronic music production duo ODESZA lets he grand instrumentals do the work on “Loyal,” their first new single of 2018.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 19, 2018 ago
    The 1975, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    The 1975, ‘Sincerity is Scary’ | Track Review

    After releasing many sketchy singles in advance of ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’, The 1975 improve on 4th single, “Sincerity is Scary.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 19, 2018 ago
    Lil Baby & Gunna, Drip Too Hard [Photo Credit: Quality Control Music / 300 Entertainment]
    Music

    Lil Baby & Gunna, ‘Drip Too Hard’ | Track Review

    Rappers Lil Baby and Gunna combine for the brief, but utterly forgettable, ‘been there, done that’, flex banger, “Drip Too Hard.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 19, 2018 ago
    Jesse McCartney, Wasted [Photo Credit: Blue Suit]
    Music

    Jesse McCartney, ‘Wasted’ | Track Review

    Jesse McCartney doesn’t reinvent the wheel on his single “Wasted,” but it’s definitely an enjoyable, fun, simple, and straightforward modern-pop record. 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 19, 2018 ago
    13 Songs Propelled by Light [Photo Credits: Kemosabe, Pixabay, Republic]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Propelled by Light | Playlist

    13 Songs Propelled by Light features music courtesy of Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, Justin Timberlake, Lorde, and Shawn Mendes among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 19, 2018 ago
    Ciara, Dose [Photo Credit: Beauty Marks Entertainment]
    Music

    Ciara, ‘Dose’ | Track Review

    Assisted by Rodney Jerkins on the boards, Ciara delivers one of her best singles in years with “Dose,” It’s chocked-full of attitude & infectious.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 18, 2018 ago

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