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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.
    A$AP Ferg, Not the Boy [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    A$AP Ferg, ‘Not the Boy’ | Track Review

    Following his “verification” on “Verified,” A$AP Ferg claims that  you’re “Not the Boy” on his second single released Friday, June 29.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 3, 2018 ago
    Charli XCX, Focus / No Angel - Single [Photo Credit: Atlantic UK]
    Music

    Charli XCX, ‘Focus’ | Track Review

    No matter how suggestive she is, British pop artist Charli XCX is clear about what her ‘focus’ is on her single “Focus” – that universal three-letter word.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 3, 2018 ago
    Mason Ramsey [📷: Atlantic / Big Loud]
    Music

    Mason Ramsey, ‘Jambalaya (On the Bayou)’ | Track Review

    11-year old rising country artist Mason Ramsey reminds the world just how great the country classics are, superbly covering “Jambalaya (On the Bayou).”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 3, 2018 ago
    AJ Mitchell, Girls [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Music

    AJ Mitchell, ‘Girls’ | Track Review

    On his fun, up-tempo single “Girls,” rising teen-pop artist AJ Mitchell simply can’t get the opposite sex off his mind.  To be expected – he’s only 17.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 3, 2018 ago
    Alice in Chains, Rainier Fog [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Alice in Chains, ‘So Far Under’ | Track Review

    Iconic rock band Alice in Chains returns with “So Far Under,” the second single from their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Rainier Fog.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 3, 2018 ago
    11 Deadly Songs Unlikely to Leave You Literally Dead, Vol. 1 [Photo Credits: Fueled by Ramen, Interscope, MCA Nashville, Pixabay, Virgin]
    Evergreen

    11 Deadly Songs Unlikely to Leave You Literally Dead (Vol. 1) | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Deadly Songs Unlikely to Leave You Literally Dead (Vol. 1)” features music courtesy of Panic! At the Disco, Rich the Kid, and Sam Hunt.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 3, 2018 ago
    A$AP Ferg, Verified [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    A$AP Ferg, ‘Verified’ | Track Review

    East coast rapper A$AP Ferg touts that ‘blue check’ throughout the course of his come-up banger, “Verified.” Important to note, it doesn’t ‘validate’ him.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 2, 2018 ago
    MAX, Still New York [📷: DCD2 / Crush Music]
    Music

    MAX, ‘Still New York’ | Track Review

    Rising pop artist MAX, returns for the first time as the lead artist in 2018 on single, “Still New York,” featuring rapper Joey Bada$$.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 2, 2018 ago
    Keiynan Lonsdale, Preach [Photo Credit: Keiynan Lonsdale]
    Music

    Keiynan Lonsdale, ‘Preach’ | Track Review

    Versatile Australian actor, dancer, and singer/songwriter Keiynan Lonsdale proves he has the chops to be a pop star on his love-centric single, “Preach.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 2, 2018 ago
    Years & Years, Palo Santo [📷: Polydor]
    Music

    Years & Years, ‘All for You’ | Track Review

    British electronic collective Years & Years releases “All for You,” their fourth single released in advance of their sophomore LP, ‘Palo Santo.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 2, 2018 ago
    Drake, Scorpion [📷: Cash Money]
    Album 💿

    Drake, Scorpion | Album Review

    Although double album ‘Scorpion’ could use some edits, Drake gives listeners plenty of quality listening experiences throughout its 90-minute course.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 2, 2018 ago
    50 Songs About the 50 States [Photo Credit: Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    50 Songs About the 50 States | Playlist

    Playlist “50 Songs About the 50 States” features music courtesy of Glen Campbell, Justin Timberlake, Lil Yachty, Rick Ross, and YUNGBLUD among many others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 2, 2018 ago

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