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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.
    In Real Life, Tonight Belongs to You [Photo Credit: Hollywood]
    Music

    In Real Life, ‘Tonight Belongs to You’ | Track Review

    Following “Tattoo (How ‘Bout You)” and “How Badly,” Rising LA boy band In Real Life drops its third single of 2018, “Tonight Belongs to You.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago
    Mary J. Blige, Only Love [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Music

    Mary J. Blige, Only Love | Track Review 🎵

    Post-divorce & post album-flop, Mary J. Blige returns ferociously on her throwback, neo-disco single, “Only Love.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago
    Ariana Grande, Sweetener [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Ariana Grande, ‘God is a Woman’ | Track Review

    Following the quirky, off-putting single “the light is coming,” Ariana Grande rebounds superbly on “God is a Woman,” the third single from ‘Sweetener.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago
    11 Songs That Get a Bit 'Heavy' [Photo Credits: Asylum, Pixabay, Republic]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs That Get A Bit Heavy | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Songs That Get A Bit ‘Heavy’” features songs courtesy of Anne-Marie, Linkin Park, Meek Mill, Oh Wonder, and Zac Brown Band among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago
    The Best Song From Each Future Album [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Columns

    The Best Song from Each Future Album | Critics Choice Playlist

    “Same Damn Time,” “Benz Friends (Whatchutola)” and “Mask Off” are among the picks for ‘The Best Song from Each Future Album.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 13, 2018 ago
    9 Songs That Reference the Number 3 [Photo Credit: Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    9 Songs That Reference the Number ‘3’ | Playlist 🎧

    Playlist “9 Songs That Reference the Number ‘3’” features music courtesy of alt-J, Bazzi, Teyana Taylor & Ty Dolla $ign among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 13, 2018 ago
    Future, Beast Mode 2 [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Album 💿

    Future, Beast Mode 2 | Album Review

    ATL rapper Future offers “more of the same” on his nine-track mixtape, ‘Beast Mode 2,’ a sequel to his 2015 mixtape, ‘Beast Mode.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago
    Childish Gambino, Feels Like Summer [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Childish Gambino, ‘Feels Like Summer’ | Track Review

    Following the superb “This is America,” Childish Gambino returns with a ‘Summer Pack’ comprised of “Summertime Magic” and “Feels Like Summer.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago
    Childish Gambino, Summertime Magic [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Childish Gambino, ‘Summertime Magic’ | Track Review

    Following the superb “This is America,” Childish Gambino returns with a ‘Summer Pack’ comprised of “Summertime Magic” and “Feels Like Summer.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago
    Twenty One Pilots, Trench [📷 : Fueled by Ramen]
    Music

    Twenty One Pilots, ‘Nico and the Niners’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning alt duo Twenty One Pilots makes a big comeback with “Jumpsuit” & “Nico and the Niners,” singles from their 3rd major label LP, ‘Trench.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago
    Twenty One Pilots, Trench [📷 : Fueled by Ramen]
    Music

    Twenty One Pilots, ‘Jumpsuit’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning alt duo Twenty One Pilots makes a big comeback with “Jumpsuit” & “Nico and the Niners,” singles from their 3rd major-label LP, ‘Trench.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago
    10 Songs Where You ‘Know’ or ‘No’ [Photo Credits: Big Machine, Capitol, Columbia, Def Jam, Epic, GOOD, Interscope, Make Noise, RCA, Republic, Virgin]
    Evergreen

    10 Songs Where You ‘Know’ or ‘No’ | Playlist

    Artists providing the tunes for “10 Songs Where You ‘Know’ or ‘No’” include Florence + The Machine, G-Eazy, Pusha T, and One Direction.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago

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