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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.
    Michael Ray, Amos © Warner Music Nashville
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    Michael Ray, ‘One That Got Away’ | Track Review

    Country singer Michael Ray asserts “She’s gonna be one hell of a one that got away” on “One That Got Away,” the fourth advance single from his sophomore LP, ‘Amos.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2018 ago
    Drake, Duppy Freestyle © OVO Sound
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    Drake, ‘Duppy Freestyle’ | Track Review

    Drake – the “6God” – goes on offense on “Duppy Freestyle” dissing his adversary, Pusha T, while also getting in a shot at Kanye West.  “Tired of sittin’ quiet, and helpin’ my enemies eat.” Sigh, beefs seem to fuel Drake – he is the “6 God” after all.  Anyways, besides Read more

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2018 ago
    Pusha T, Daytona [📷: Def Jam]
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    Pusha T, Daytona | Album Review

    Pusha T returns in a big way with his third studio album ‘Daytona’, despite the fact that the set is comprised of just seven tracks and runs only 21 minutes long. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2018 ago
    11 SONGS ABOUT PAINFUL, TORTUROUS, OR TROUBLE WAYS TO DIE [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Aberrant Construct, American, Century Media, Entertainment One, Hollywood, Interscope, Metal Blade, Prosthetic, Reprise, Saving Vice, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs About Painful, Torturous, or Troubling Ways to Die | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Songs About Painful, Torturous, or Troubling Ways to Die” features music from Aberrant Construct, Madonna, Marilyn Manson & Slayer.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2018 ago
    Mike Shinoda, Post Traumatic © Warner Bros
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    Mike Shinoda, ‘Running from my Shadow’ | Track Review

    Mike Shinoda continues to build anticipation for his full-length solo album, ‘Post Traumatic’ with well-rounded single “Running from my Shadow” featuring grandson. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    Michael Ray, Amos © Warner Music Nashville
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    Michael Ray, ‘Her World or Mine’ | Track Review

    Florida country singer Michael Ray shines on the gorgeous ballad “Her World or Mine,” the third advance single from his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    Loote, Longer Than I Thought © Island
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    Loote, ‘Longer Than I Thought’ | Track Review

    Rising NYC-based pop duo Loote (Emma Lov and Jackson Foote)  enlist Joe Jonas for their fun, ‘exes-struggling-to-move-on’ themed single, “Longer Than I Thought.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    Alec Benjamin, Let Me Down Slowly
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    Alec Benjamin, ‘Let Me Down Slowly’ | Track Review

    Rising Phoenix, Arizona-bred singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin shows massive potential on his heartfelt new single, “Let Me Down Slowly.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Obsessions) © Republic
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    Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Obsessions) | Album Review

    Jessie J details her ‘obsessions’ on ‘R.O.S.E. (Obsessions),’ the second of four four-song EPs that comprise her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    Drake, I'm Upset © Cash Money
    Music

    Drake, ‘I’m Upset’ | Track Review

    The “6God,” Drake, continues on an upward trajectory in 2018 with a surprise fourth single, the ‘emotional’ “I’m Upset.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    A$AP Rocky, Testing [📷: RCA]
    Album 💿

    A$AP Rocky, Testing | Album Review 💿

    Truly a ‘test,’ A$AP Rocky delivers some great moments as well as many overambitious and arduous ones on his third studio album, ‘Testing.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    "17 Songs Inspired by Outer Space... To an Extent" [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Capitol, Columbia, Crush Music, DCD2, Hollywood, Hopeless, Interscope, Island, Loma Vista, Parkwood, Parlophone, RCA, Republic, Rob Zombie, Universal]
    Evergreen

    17 Songs Inspired by Outer Space…to an Extent | Playlist

    “17 Songs Inspired by Outer Space…to an Extent” features songs courtesy of Ansel Elgort, Bazzi, KYLE, Manchester Orchestra, & The Voidz.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago

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