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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.
    Maroon 5, Three Little Birds [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Maroon 5, ‘Three Little Birds’ | Track Review

    Maroon 5 surprises with a cover of the chill, happy, and uplifting Bob Marley & The Wailers classic, “Three Little Birds.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago
    Macy Gray, Sugar Daddy [Photo Credit: Mack Avenue]
    Music

    Macy Gray, ‘Sugar Daddy’ | Track Review

    Macy Gray, known for her Grammy-winning pop megahit, “I Try,” returns with a superb new single, “Sugar Daddy,” her first offering of 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago
    Ne-Yo, Good Man [📷: Motown]
    Album 💿

    Ne-Yo, Good Man | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo returns following a three-year hiatus with an enjoyable, overall well-rounded seventh studio album with ‘Good Man.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago
    13 Captivating Summer Songs [Photo Credits: Hollywood, Interscope, Island, Motown, Pixabay, RCA, Warner Music Nashville]
    Evergreen

    13 Captivating Summer Songs | Playlist

    “13 Captivating Summer Songs” features music courtesy of Demi Lovato, Lana Del Rey, Michael Ray, Ne-Yo, and Shawn Mendes among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago
    Thomston, Acid Rain [Photo Credit: Warner Music]
    Music

    Thomston, Acid Rain | Track Review 🎵

    22-year old New Zealand-bred alternative-pop artist Thomston reflects on a bad, ‘acidic’  relationship on his compelling single, “Acid Rain.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
    88 Rising, Midsummer Madness [Photo Credit: 88rising]
    Music

    88rising, Joji & Rich Brian, ‘Midsummer Madness’ | Track Review

    88 Rising enlists Joji, Rich Brian, Higher Brothers, and AUGUST 08 for the enjoyable, ‘F the rules’ anthem, “Midsummer Madness.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
    Gorillaz, The Now Now [📷: Parlophone / Warner]
    Music

    Gorillaz, ‘Sorcererz’ | Track Review

    Three weeks in advance of the release of the highly-anticipated LP ‘The Now Now,’ Gorillaz drops a third single, “Sorcererz.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
    Mason Ramsey [📷: Atlantic / Big Loud]
    Music

    Mason Ramsey, ‘Lovesick Blues’ | Track Review

    After releasing his post-yodeling, debut single, “Famous,” 11-year old Mason Ramsey returns with a studio version of his viral hit, “Lovesick Blues.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
    Kane Brown, Lose It [Photo Credit: Sony]
    Music

    Kane Brown, ‘Lose It’ | Track Review

    Rising country singer Kane Brown continues to ‘build his brand’ in country music with his enjoyable new single, “Lose It.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
    Tove Lo, Bitches [Photo Credit: Universal]
    Music

    Tove Lo, ‘b*tches’ | Track Review

    The ever-untamed Tove Lo returns with a remix of ‘BLUE LIPS (lady wood phase II)’ record, “bitches,” featuring Charli XCX, Icona Pop, Elliphant, and ALMA.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
    Christina Aguilera, Liberation [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Christina Aguilera, ‘Like I Do | Track Review

    Christina Aguilera, assisted by GoldLink, returns with one final advance single before unleashing ‘Liberation’ – the Anderson .Paak-produced “Like I Do.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
    Jay Rock, Redemption [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Jay Rock, ‘The Bloodiest’ | Track Review

    Fresh off successes with “King’s Dead” and “Win,” Jay Rock continues his stellar year with “The Bloodiest,” the 3rd single from his third album, Redemption.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago

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