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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.
    Young the Giant, Simplify [Photo Credit: Elektra]
    Music

    Young the Giant, ‘Simplify’ | Track Review

    Alternative rock band Young the Giant, led by Sameer Gadhia, decide to keep it ‘simple’ and “Simplify” on their first new single since 2016.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 21, 2018 ago
    Kamaiyah, Addicted to Ballin' [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Kamaiyah, ‘Addicted to Ballin’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming West Coast rapper Kamaiyah has money on her mind on her new single, “Addicted to Ballin’.” She’s assisted by ScHoolboy Q.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 21, 2018 ago
    Mike Shinoda, Post Traumatic © Warner Bros
    Album 💿

    Mike Shinoda, Post Traumatic | Album Review

    Mike Shinoda masterfully translates grief and pain into a terrific album with his full-length, debut solo album, ‘Post Traumatic.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 21, 2018 ago
    11 Dirty, Filthy & Unclean Songs [Photo Credits: Bad Boy, Hollywood, Island, Pixabay, RCA, Sony]
    Evergreen

    11 Dirty, Filthy & Unclean Songs | Playlist

    Artists contributing to the filth of “11 Dirty, Filthy & Unclean Songs” include Demi Lovato, Janelle Monáe, and Justin Timberlake among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 21, 2018 ago
    Banamak, Thrones [Photo Credit: Banamak]
    Music

    Banamak, ‘Thrones’ | Track Review

    Seattle rapper/producer continues to make a habit of sheer excellence. His continues to shine on “Thrones,” his fourth single released in 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago
    Cole Swindell, Reason to Drink [Photo Credit: Warner Music Nashville]
    Music

    Cole Swindell, ‘Reason to Drink’ | Track Review

    Country musician Cole Swindell outlines some pretty good reasons for everybody to drink on his infectious fourth single of 2018, “Reason to Drink.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago
    Jason Mraz, Know. [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Jason Mraz, ‘Unlonely’ | Track Review

    Jason Mraz is more than willing to “be your someone else” on “Unlonely,” the second single from his sixth studio album, ‘Know.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago
    Jay Rock, Redemption [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Album 💿

    Jay Rock, Redemption | Album Review 💿

    After nearly a three-year hiatus, West Coast rapper Jay Rock returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded third studio album, ‘Redemption.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago
    Bhad Bhabie, Trust Me [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Bhad Bhabie, ‘Trust Me’ | Track Review

    Danielle Bregoli – aka Bhad Bhabie – is back with another new single, “Trust Me.”  This time, she’s assisted by ubiquitous rapper/singer, Ty Dolla $ign.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago
    Kygo & Imagine Dragons, Born to Be Yours [Photo Credits: Interscope, Sony]
    Music

    Kygo & Imagine Dragons, ‘Born to Be Yours’ | Track Review

    Norwegian DJ and producer Kygo collaborates with Grammy-winning alternative rock collective Imagine Dragons on his new single, “Born to Be Yours.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago
    Ruel, Ready (EP) [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Ruel, Ready (EP) | Album Review

    15-year old rising Australian pop singer Ruel exhibits maturity and soulfulness beyond his years on his superb debut EP, Ready (EP).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago
    Songs About Girls, Vol. 1 [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Interscope, Kemosabe, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Songs About Girls, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧

    Musicians contributing to the girlishness of “Songs About Girls, Vol. 1” include Charlie Puth, Keith Urban, Kesha, Kip Moore & Rita Ora.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago

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