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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.
    Sofi Tukker, Treehouse [📷: Ultra]
    Album 💿

    Sofi Tukker, Treehouse | Album Review

    Sofi Tukker (Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern) shine on their brief, but well-executed full-length debut album, ‘Treehouse.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    Bebe Rexha, Expectations [📷: Warner]
    Music

    Bebe Rexha, ‘Ferrari’ | Track Review

    Following a ‘slow but steady’ rise to pop success, Bebe Rexha drops single “Ferrari” in advance of her full-length, debut album, ‘Expectations.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    5 Seconds of Summer, Youngblood © Capitol
    Music

    5 Seconds of Summer, ‘Youngblood’ | Track Review

    After releasing Want You Back,” the underwhelming promo single for their third LP, ‘Youngblood,’ 5 Seconds of Summer returns much stronger on their second single, the album’s title track.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    ZAYN, Let Me © RCA
    Music

    ZAYN, ‘Let Me’ | Track Review

    Former One Direction member and urban-pop standout ZAYN continues sings about sex on single “Let Me,” but does so with more class, maturity, and tastefulness.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    Nicki Minaj, Barbie Tingz © Young Money / Cash Money
    Music

    Nicki Minaj, ‘Barbie Tingz’ | Track Review

    Polarizing rapper Nicki Minaj looks to reclaim (or solidify) her perch atop the female rap game with the hard-nosed, unapologetic banger, “Barbie Tingz.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    Kali Uchis, Isolation [📷 : Virgin]
    Album 💿

    Kali Uchis, Isolation | Album Review

    Up-and-coming 24-year old Colombian-American R&B singer Kali Uchis impresses on her soulful debut album, ‘Isolation.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    BASK IN THESE 13 WET RIVER SONGS [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Bask in These 13 Wet River Songs | Playlist 🎧

    ‘Bask in These 13 Wet River Songs’ features music courtesy of Adele, Breaking Benjamin, Bishop Briggs, and Frank Ocean among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    Inferno: 13 Songs Representing the 9 Circles of Hell [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Inferno: 13 Songs Representing the 9 Circles of Hell | Playlist

    Accept, Cardi B & Scotty McCreery are a few of the musicians on this INFERNO playlist that features songs representing the 9 circles of hell.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 13, 2018 ago
    Carrie Underwood, Cry Pretty © Capitol Nashville
    Music

    Carrie Underwood, ‘Cry Pretty’ | Track Review

    Former American Idol winner and country standout Carrie Underwood returns better than ever on her second single of 2018, powerhouse ballad “Cry Pretty.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 12, 2018 ago
    10 Songs Where The Ten Commandments Were Broken
    Evergreen

    10 Songs Where the Ten Commandments Were Broken | Playlist

    “10 Songs Where the Ten Commandments Were Broken” compiles songs where musicians broke one or more of the Ten Commandments.  Featured artists include Alicia Keys, Green Day, and Kendrick Lamar.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 12, 2018 ago
    Shinedown, Attention Attention [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Shinedown, ‘The Human Radio’ | Track Review

    Brent Smith and Shinedown remain energetic to the nth degree on “The Human Radio,” the second single from their sixth studio album, ‘Attention Attention.’ 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 11, 2018 ago
    Ryder, Milan Ring & Sara Vanderheyden
    Columns

    Ryder, Milan Ring & Sarah Vanderheyden | Music from Rising Stars

    Rising artists Ryder, Milan Ring, and Sara Vanderheyden highlight ‘Music from Rising Stars,’ a column featuring new, rising, and up-and-coming artists, bands, and music.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 11, 2018 ago

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