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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.
    Martin Garrix & Loopers, Game Over © Epic
    Music

    Martin Garrix & LOOPERS, ‘Game Over’ | Track Review

    Dutch dance DJs Martin Garrix and LOOPERS join forces for one brief, but sick instrumental single, “Game Over.” Prepare to dance you keister off!

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Bebe Rexha, Expectations [📷: Warner]
    Music

    Bebe Rexha, ‘2 Souls on Fire’ | Track Review

    Bebe Rexha enlists the ubiquitous Quavo for “2 Souls on Fire,” an advanced single from her forthcoming, highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Expectations.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Songs About Burial and/or the Cemetery
    Evergreen

    11 Songs About Burial and/or the Cemetery | Playlist

    Breaking Benjamin, Flatbush Zombies, and Pantera are among the artists with songs on the “11 Songs About Burial or the Cemetery” playlist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    PRETTYMUCH, PRETTYMUCH an EP © Simco
    Album 💿

    PRETTYMUCH, PRETTYMUCH an EP | Album Review

    Austin, Brandon, Edwin, Nick, and Zion, members of up-and-coming urban-pop boy-band PRETTYMUCH, release their debut EP, fittingly titled ‘PRETTYMUCH an EP.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 24, 2018 ago
    Khalid, 6LACK & Ty Dolla $ign, OTW © RCA
    Music

    Khalid, 6LACK & Ty Dolla $ign, ‘OTW’ | Track Review

    Rising urban contemporary stars Khalid, 6BLACK, andTy Dolla $ign join forces for the lush, smooth, and ultimately enjoyable single, “OTW.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 24, 2018 ago
    Rae Sremmurd, Close © Interscope
    Music

    Rae Sremmurd, ‘CLOSE’ | Track Review

    On “CLOSE,” Rae Sremmurd continues to ‘struggle’ to find a notable, high-quality hit.  Despite a guest appearance by Travis Scott, “CLOSE” still doesn’t come ‘close.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 24, 2018 ago
    J. Cole, KOD © Dreamville / Roc Nation
    Album 💿

    J. Cole, KOD | Album Review

    Heating up April 2018, as well as the rap game, J. Cole returns with his surprise, highly-anticipated fifth studio album, ‘KOD.’ He focuses on drugs, money, sex, and a variety of issues.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 24, 2018 ago
    10 Songs Where The Ten Commandments Were Broken
    Evergreen

    10 MORE Songs Where the Ten Commandments Were Broken | Playlist

    “10 MORE Songs Where the Ten Commandments Were Broken” compiles songs where musicians broke one or more of the Ten Commandments.  Featured artists include Avenged Sevenfold, Mac Miller, and Machine Gun Kelly.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 24, 2018 ago
    The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy (EP) © Disruptor / Columbia
    Album 💿

    The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy (EP) | Album Review

    DJ/producer duo The Chainsmokers – Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart – return with a brief 13-minute, four-song EP, ‘Sick Boy.’ The results are mixed at best.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Prince, Nothing Compares 2 U © Warner Bros.
    Music

    Prince, ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ | Track Review

    After years of being unreleased, the original, Prince studio recording of “Nothing Compares 2 U” has been unveiled.  The posthumous recording is nothing short of epic.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Jack & Jack, Stay with Me © Island
    Music

    Jack & Jack, ‘Stay with Me’ | Track Review

    Back at it again, Nebraskan-bred urban-pop/rap duo Jack & Jack return with single, “Stay with Me.”  Notably, Jack Johnson drops more bars than previous singles.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Five Finger Death Punch, And Justice for None © Prospect Park
    Music

    Five Finger Death Punch, ‘Sham Pain’ | Track Review

    Five Finger Death Punch showcase both displeasure and pleasure on “Sham Pain,” an advanced single from the forthcoming album, ‘And Justice for None.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago

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