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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]
    Music

    Janelle Monáe, ‘I Like That’ | Track Review

    Eclectic urban contemporary artist Janelle Monáe returns with “I Like That,” the fourth advance single from her third full-length album, ‘Dirty Computer.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Ariana Grande, No Tears Left to Cry © Republic
    Music

    Ariana Grande, ‘No Tears Left to Cry’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated pop artist Ariana Grande makes her highly-anticipated return with her exuberant, uplifting single, “No Tears Left to Cry.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Liam Payne & J Balvin, Familiar © Capitol
    Music

    Liam Payne & J Balvin, ‘Familiar’ | Track Review

    Burgeoning solo pop artist Liam Payne and Colombian reggaetón singer J Balvin join forces for the infectious, sleek Latin-pop single, “Familiar.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    All These 'DAMN' Songs!
    Evergreen

    All These ‘Damn’ Songs! | Playlist

    “All These ‘Damn’ Songs!” is comprised off 11 songs featuring some form of the word ‘damn’ in their title.  Artists appearing on the playlist include G-Eazy, Mary J. Blige, and Tim McGraw & Faith Hill.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Kacey Musgraves, Golden Hour [📷: MCA Nashville]
    Album 💿

    Kacey Musgraves, Golden Hour | Album Review

    Two-time Grammy-winning country artist Kacey Musgraves returns with a magnificent, third studio album, ‘Golden Hour’, which appeals beyond the country audience.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 20, 2018 ago
    Light & Dark in Three Phases
    Evergreen

    18 Light & Dark Songs, In Three Phases | Playlist

    18 Light & Dark Songs, In Three Phases features music courtesy of Breaking Benjamin, Camila Cabello, Justin Timberlake, John Legend and MGMT among many others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 20, 2018 ago
    50 Cent, Crazy © G-Unit
    Music

    50 Cent, ‘Crazy’ | Track Review

    ’00s East Coast rap standout 50 Cent returns with a new single, “Crazy.” He enlists rising rapper/singer PnB Rock for the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Ghost, Prequelle [📷: Loma Vista]
    Music

    Ghost, ‘Rats’ | Track Review

    Swedish metal collective Ghost returns amped-up on “Rats,” the promo single for their highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Prequelle.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Sugarland, Bigger © Big Machine
    Music

    Sugarland, ‘Bigger’ | Track Review

    Following an extended hiatus, Sugarland – Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush – is back.  “Bigger” serves as the title track and promo single for their 2018 comeback album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Cole Swindell, Somebody's Been Drinking © Warner Music Nashville
    Music

    Cole Swindell, ‘Somebody’s Been Drinkin’ | Track Review

    Red-haired Georgia country singer Cole Swindell drops an enjoyable, well-rounded, mid-tempo ballad with “Somebody’s Been Drinkin’.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz, Bless Yo Trap © Interscope / Alamo
    Album 💿

    Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz, Bless Yo Trap | Album Review

    Listening to the totally empty, meaningless ‘Bless Yo Trap,’ led by the utterly inept, surface level rhymes of Smokepurpp, the future of rap looks mighty suspect.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    15 NEVER gems
    Evergreen

    15 Gems from One Never-ending ‘Never’ List of Songs | Playlist

    “15 Gems from One Never-ending ‘Never’ List of Songs” features music from artists including Camila Cabello, Flume, Hayley Kiyoko, Rich Homie Quan, and The Weekend.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago

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