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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.
    Michael Ray, Amos © Warner Music Nashville
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    Michael Ray, Amos | Album Review

    ‘Amos,’ the sophomore album by Florida country artist Michael Ray is an enjoyable country album without being transcendent.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago
    Songs That Denounce the Fake [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Barong Family, Bighit Entertainment, Cash Money, Interscope, Parkwood, Prospect Park, RCA, Virgin, We Are: The Guard]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Denounce the Fake | Playlist

    BTS, Drake, and Five Finger Death Punch are among many artists “denouncing the fake” on the colorfully-titled playlist “13 Songs That Denounce the Fake.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago
    James Arthur, You Deserve Better / At My Weakest [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    James Arthur, ‘You Deserve Better’ | Track Review

    Post-“Say You Won’t Let Go,” British artist James Arthur continues to build a convincing case as pop’s next big artist stateside with “You Deserve Better.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 6, 2018 ago
    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]
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    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

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