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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, ‘PYNK’ | Track Review

    Eclectic artist Janelle Monáe thinks bigger on the socially-charged, incredibly relevant “PYNK,” the third advance single from her third full-length album, ‘Dirty Computer.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago
    Lil Pump, Esskeetit © Warner Bros.
    Music

    Lil Pump, ‘Esskeetit’ | Track Review

    On his latest single “Esskeetit,” breakout teen rapper Lil Pump merely recycles clichés and all things empty and shallow.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago
    Allen Stone, Brown Eyed Girl © ATO
    Music

    Allen Stone, ‘Brown Eyed Lover’ | Track Review

    Washington soul singer Allen Stone returns with a compelling, thoughtful new single, “Brown Eyed Lover,” which centers around a successful, enduring relationship.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago
    G-Eazy, 1942 © RCA
    Music

    G-Eazy, ‘1942’ | Track Review

    G-Eazy, alongside Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir, join forces for “1942,” a single from the forthcoming film, ‘Uncle Drew,’ starring Boston Celtics point guard, Kyrie Irving.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago
    Tinashe, Joyride [📷: RCA]
    Album 💿

    Tinashe, Joyride | Album Review

    Urban contemporary singer Tinashe shines on her short, sweet, and sexy third project and proper sophomore album, ‘Joyride.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago
    Let Me or Don't Let Me Songs
    Evergreen

    12 Let Me (or Don’t Let Me) Songs | Playlist

    “12 Let Me (or Don’t Let Me) Songs” features songs courtesy of Ariana Grande, Brett Young, The Chainsmokers, Zara Larsson, and ZAYN among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago
    Pentatonix, PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. 1 © RCA
    Album 💿

    Pentatonix, PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. 1 | Album Review

    Grammy-winning a cappella vocal standouts Pentatonix return with another consistent, enjoyable set of covers on ‘PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. 1.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2018 ago
    Swae Lee, Guatemala © Interscope
    Music

    Rae Sremmurd, ‘Guatemala’ | Track Review

    Rae Sremmurd returns with their umpteenth single, “Guatemala.” Swae Lee takes the lead on this uncharacteristic, ill-suited Latin-pop record.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2018 ago
    Young Thug, Hear No Evil © Atlantic
    Music

    Young Thug, ‘Anybody’ | Track Review

    The ever-idiosyncratic and prolific Young Thug returns with a new single, “Anybody,” featuring ‘The Queen,’ Nicki Minaj.  The results are mixed at best.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2018 ago
    Florence + The Machine, Sky Full of Song © Virgin
    Music

    Florence + The Machine, ‘Sky Full of Song’ | Track Review

    British alternative collective Florence + The Machine (Florence Welch) return following a three-year hiatus with a new single, “Sky Full of Song.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2018 ago
    Nicki Minaj, Chun-Li © Young Money / Cash Money
    Music

    Nicki Minaj, ‘Chun-Li’ | Track Review

    Polarizing rapper Nicki Minaj looks to reclaim (or solidify) her perch atop the female rap game with “Chun-Li,” one of two singles released April 13, 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2018 ago
    Half With Half Without Songs
    Evergreen

    12 Half ‘With’ & Half ‘Without’ Songs | Playlist

    Tinashe, The Neighbourhood, Miley Cyrus, and Panic! At the Disco are some of the musicians that grace the “12 Half ‘With’ and Half Without” playlist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2018 ago

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