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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.
    NF, Why [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    Music

    NF, ‘Why’ | Track Review

    Christian rapper Nate Feuerstein, better known as NF, remains on autopilot on his compelling, energetic second single of 2018, “Why.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago
    Dillon Francis, Look at that Butt [Photo Credit: IDGAFOS]
    Music

    Dillon Francis & Jarina de Marco, ‘Look at that Butt’ | Track Review

    DJ/EDM producer Dillon Francis enlists eclectic dance artist Jarina De Marco for one of the most ‘refined’ singles of the year, “Look at that Butt.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago
    6LACK, Switch [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    6LACK, ‘Switch’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist 6LACK shines on “Switch,” his second solo single of 2018 following “Cutting Ties.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago
    Paul McCartney, Egypt Station [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    Music

    Paul McCartney, ‘I Don’t Know’ | Track Review

    Musical icon Paul McCartney comes back roaring on “I Don’t Know,” a promo single from his highly-anticipated 17th studio album, ‘Egypt Station.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago
    The Sourheads at Snooty Fox Wakefield [Photo Credit: © SD Photography, 2016]
    Columns

    Getting to Know…The Sourheads | Interview

    Want to get to know the eclectic, English rock band The Sourheads? The Musical Hype interviews the versatile, multi-talented guitarist, Mik Crone.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago
    13 Songs All About Ghosts [Photo Credits: Astralwerks, Def Jam, G.O.O.D., Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs All About Ghosts…Sort Of | Playlist

    Playlist “13 Songs All About Ghosts…Sort Of” features music courtesy of Halsey, Harry Styles, Kanye West, and KIDS SEE GHOSTS among others.  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago
    PRETTYMUCH, Summer on You [Photo Credit: Simco]
    Music

    PRETTYMUCH, ‘Summer on You’ | Track Review

    Safe to say, the blood is running hot for the young men of PRETTYMUCH on their summer-ready single, “Summer on You.” The main idea: making love.

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Ryan Beatty, Camo [Photo Credit: Boy in Jeans]
    Music

    Ryan Beatty, ‘Camo’ | Track Review

    After a lukewarm stint as a teen-pop artist years ago, Ryan Beatty returns older and ready to break through on “Camo,” the 2nd single from his debut LP.

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Bebe Rexha, Expectations [📷: Warner]
    Album 💿

    Bebe Rexha, Expectations | Album Review

    Following a ‘slow but steady’ rise to pop success, Bebe Rexha finally releases her highly-anticipated, full-length debut album, ‘Expectations.’

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Teyana Taylor, K.T.S.E. [Photo Credits: GOOD/Def Jam]
    Album 💿

    Teyana Taylor, K.T.S.E. | Album Review

    Short but sweet, R&B singer and actress Teyana Taylor has a surefire hit on her hands with her sophomore album, ‘K.T.S.E.’

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    The Amity Affliction, Misery [Photo Credit: Roadrunner]
    Music

    The Amity Affliction, ‘Ivy (Doomsday)’ | Track Review

    Australian metalcore band The Amity Affliction kick off the promo campaign for ‘Misery’ off right with the energetic single, “Ivy (Doomsday).”

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    13 Songs Trying to Hold it Together [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Golden Child, Island, Pixabay, Warner Bros.]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Trying to ‘Hold’ it Together | Playlist

    Daniel Caesar, Fall Out Boy, and Mike Shinoda are a few of the artists appearing on the playlist “11 Songs Trying to ‘Hold’ it Together.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 27, 2018 ago

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