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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.
    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer [📷: Bad Boy]
    Album 💿

    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer | Album Review 💿

    Eclectic R&B artist Janelle Monáe delivers the most important, meaningful & transcendent LP of her career with Dirty Computer.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 30, 2018 ago
    Songs Associated with the Periodic Table
    Evergreen

    10 Songs Associated with the Periodic Table of Elements | Playlist 🎧

    Artists featured on the playlist “10 Songs Associated with the Periodic Table of Elements” include Dirty Heads, EDEN, Logic, and Tinashe.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 30, 2018 ago
    6 Dogs, "Off the Gas" [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    6 Dogs, ‘Off the Gas’ | Track Review

    Rising rapper 6 Dogs taps felling rising rapper Lil Skies for the collaborative single, “Off the Gas.” New ground isn’t broken, but “Off the Gas” is relatively enjoyable.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 27, 2018 ago
    Lord Huron, Vide Noir © Republic
    Album 💿

    Lord Huron, Vide Noir | Album Review

    Indie-rock collective Lord Huron, led by Ben Schneider, makes a compelling return on their conceptual, third studio album, ‘Vide Noir.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 27, 2018 ago
    10 Parts, Pieces, Elements & Fragments Songs
    Evergreen

    10 Parts, Pieces, Elements & Fragments Songs | Playlist

    Artists appearing on the quirky “10 Parts, Pieces, Elements & Fragments Songs” include Anderson East, Cole Swindell, and Kehlani.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 27, 2018 ago
    Bishop Briggs, Church of Scars © Island
    Album 💿

    Bishop Briggs, Church of Scars | Album Review

    Rising British-American alternative singer Bishop Briggs delivers a ‘short but sweet’ debut album with ‘Church of Scars.’ She exhibits loads of potential. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 26, 2018 ago
    Celebrate Youth with Young Songs
    Evergreen

    Celebrate Youth with These 13 Young Songs | Playlist

    Among artists featured on Celebrate Youth with These 13 Young Songs” are 5 Seconds of Summer, Adele, BØRNS, Khalid, and Miley Cyrus.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 26, 2018 ago
    Michael Ray, Amos © Warner Music Nashville
    Music

    Michael Ray, ‘Fan Girl’ | Track Review

    Tatted Florida country singer Michael Ray keeps things incredibly simple and care free on “Fan Girl,” a promo single for his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Ruston KeRuston Kelly, Asshole (Demo) [📷 : Rounder]lly, Asshole (Demo) © Rounder
    Music

    Ruston Kelly, ‘Asshole (Demo)’ | Track Review  

    Bold, unapologetic rising singer/songwriter Ruston Kelly drops a single fitting to his characterizations – the frank and honest “A**hole (Demo).”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Confetti, "When I Grow Up" [📷: Confetti]
    Music

    Confetti, ‘When I Grow Up’ | Track Review

    Following awesome debut single “People Suck,” Rising pop band Confetti continues to build a name for themselves on their second single, “When I Grow Up.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Sugarland, Bigger © Big Machine
    Music

    Sugarland, ‘Babe’ | Track Review  

    Following an extended hiatus, Sugarland – Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush – is back.  “Babe,” featuring Taylor Swift, serves as the second advance single for their 2018 comeback album, ‘Bigger.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Leon Bridges, Good Thing [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Leon Bridges, ‘Beyond’ | Track Review

    Following two stellar singles, Leon Bridges returns with “Beyond,” the third advance single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Good Thing.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago

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