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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.
    DVBBS x blackbear, IDWK [Photo Credit: Ultra]
    Music

    DVBBS & Blackbear, ‘IDWK’ | Track Review

    Rising Canadian EDM Duo DVBBS (Alex and Chris van den Hoef) and pop/R&B standout blackbear deliver and enjoyable dance single, “IDWK.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 6, 2018 ago
    Florida Georgia Line, Florida Georgia Line (Single) [Photo Credit: Big Machine]
    Music

    Florida Georgia Line, ‘Colorado’ | Track Review

    Coming off from their spelling lesson on “Simple,” Florida Georgia Line takes us on a high-flying, drunken, geography trip with “Colorado.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 6, 2018 ago
    Father John Misty, God's Favorite Customer [📷: Sub Pop]
    Album 💿

    Father John Misty, God’s Favorite Customer | Album Review 💿

    After wowing on ‘Pure Comedy’ in 2017, Father John Misty exceeds expectations on his more accessible 2018 LP, ‘God’s Favorite Customer.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 6, 2018 ago
    13 Songs That Channel Greek Gods & Goddesses [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Blackened, Capitol Nashville, Domino, Island, Mass Appeal, MCA Nashville, Milan, Netflix, RCA, Row Crop, Warner Music Nashville]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs that Channel Greek Gods & Goddesses | Playlist 🎧

    “13 Songs that Channel Greek Gods & Goddesses,” features music from Arctic Monkeys, Kacey Musgraves, Mary J. Blige, Miguel & Shinedown.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 6, 2018 ago
    MNEK, Colour [Photo Credit: Virgin]
    Music

    MNEK, ‘Colour’ | Track Review

    Coming off from the terrific “Tongue,” rising British pop star MNEK strikes gold once more with “Colour,” featuring rising US actress-singer Hailee Steinfeld.  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 5, 2018 ago
    Florida Georgia Line, Florida Georgia Line (Single) [Photo Credit: Big Machine]
    Music

    Florida Georgia Line, ‘Simple’ | Track Review

    If you get nothing else out of the new Florida Georgia Line single “Simple,” Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard teach us how to spell the six-letter title.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 5, 2018 ago
    11 Uniquely-Titled, Interesting Songs of 2018 [Photo Credits: 88rising, Columbia, CupcakKe, Def Jam, Domino, EMPIRE, Filthy Fangs, Island, Loma Vista, Sub Pop]
    Evergreen

    11 Uniquely-Titled, Interesting Songs from 2018 | Playlist

    “11 Uniquely-Titled, Interesting Songs from 2018” features music courtesy of Artic Monkeys, CupcakKe, Ghost, Jack White, and Joji among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 5, 2018 ago
    Gorillaz, The Now Now [📷: Parlophone / Warner]
    Music

    Gorillaz, ‘Humility’ | Track Review

    Gorillaz finds its groove on “Humility,” the promo single for their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘The Now Now.’ The legendary George Benson guests.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 5, 2018 ago
    Charli XCX, 5 in the Morning [Photo Credit: Asylum]
    Music

    Charli XCX, ‘5 in the Morning’ | Track Review

    British pop artist Charli XCX returns in feisty fashion, exhibiting ‘that attitude’ on the unapologetic, urban-pop single, “5 in the Morning.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 5, 2018 ago
    Luke James, These Arms [Photo Credit: Island]
    Music

    Luke James, ‘These Arms’ | Track Review

    Underrated, Grammy-nominated R&B singer Luke James ‘knocks it out of the park’ on his new, pure R&B gem, “These Arms.” Ripe falsetto is his best attribute.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 5, 2018 ago
    Mac Miller, Buttons [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]
    Music

    Mac Miller, ‘Buttons’ | Track Review

    Returning with his first new music since releasing ‘The Divine Feminine’ in 2016, Mac Miller drops not just one, but three new singles, including “Buttons.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 5, 2018 ago
    Kanye West, Ye [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Album 💿

    Kanye West, Ye | Album Review 💿

    Kanye West raps about family, mental health, and his controversial year among other topics on his brief, polarizing album, ‘Ye.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 5, 2018 ago

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