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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.
    Christina Aguilera, Liberation [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Christina Aguilera, ‘Accelerate’ | Track Review

    After a six-year hiatus, Christina Aguilera returns with a new single, “Accelerate,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and 2 Chainz. “Accelerate” serves as the promo single for the highly-anticipated ‘Liberation.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 7, 2018 ago
    Shawn Mendes, Shawn Mendes [📷: Island]
    Music

    Shawn Mendes, Youth | Track Review 🎵

    Teen pop heartthrob Shawn Mendes announces his self-titled third album & releases his third single, “Youth,” featuring Khalid.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 7, 2018 ago
    Nick Talos, Hey Gorgeous [PHOTO CREDIT: Virgin]
    Music

    Nick Talos, ‘Hey Gorgeous’ | Track Review

    German musician/producer Nick Talos assembles an enjoyable, fun dance single with “Hey Gorgeous,” featuring the smooth vocals of singer Mitchl.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 7, 2018 ago
    Sweet 6Teen: 16 Teenage Songs [Photo Credits: Capitol, Mercury, Pixabay, RCA]
    Evergreen

    Sweet 6Teen: 16 Teenage Songs | Playlist 🎧

    Playlist “Sweet 6Teen: 16 Teenage Songs” features music courtesy of Drake, Katy Perry, Khalid, My Chemical Romance, and Nirvana among many others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 7, 2018 ago
    Music

    Payson Lewis, ‘Bad Influence’ | Track Review

    Rising, Philly-bred pop musician Payson Lewis keeps the momentum rolling on his exuberant second single, “Bad Influence.”  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 4, 2018 ago
    The Internet, Roll (Burbank Funk) © Columbia
    Music

    The Internet, ‘Roll (Burbank Funk)’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated R&B collective The Internet returns after a two-year hiatus with the hella infectious “Roll (Burbank Funk),” where Steve Lacy handles the lead vocals.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 4, 2018 ago
    Michl, I'd Do It All Again © Michl
    Music

    Michl, ‘I’d Do It All Again’ | Track Review

    Rising Riverside, Cali alt-pop artist Michl shines on his short, sweet, and mysterious-sounding single, “I’d Do It All Again.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 4, 2018 ago
    10 Rap Songs Associated with the Trap [Photo Credits: Def Jam, Epic, Pixabay, RCA]
    Evergreen

    10 Rap Songs Associated with the Trap | Playlist

    Among artists with songs appearing on the playlist “10 Rap Songs Associated with the Trap” are 2 Chainz, A$AP Ferg, and Future.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 4, 2018 ago
    M.I.L.K., Make My Way to Paris © Capitol France
    Music

    M.I.L.K., ‘Make My Way to Paris’ | Track Review

    Copenhagen alt-pop artist M.I.L.K. shines on “Make My Way to Paris,” the second single from his forthcoming sophomore EP, ‘Maybe I Love Kokomo.’ He’s assisted by French artist, Benjamin Biolay.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 3, 2018 ago
    Mike Shinoda, Post Traumatic © Warner Bros
    Music

    Mike Shinoda, ‘About You’ | Track Review

    On stellar single “About You,” Mike Shinoda copes with the loss of his Linkin Park ‘brother,’ Chester Bennington. He’s assisted by blackbear.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 3, 2018 ago
    Keith Urban, Graffiti U © Capitol Nashville
    Album 💿

    Keith Urban, Graffiti U | Album Review

    Ever-eclectic Australian country superstar Keith Urban continues to blur country music lines on his latest album, ‘Graffiti U.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 3, 2018 ago
    Crazy, Crazed & Insane Songs [Photo Credits: Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Crazed, Crazy & Insane Songs | Playlist

    11 Crazed, Crazy & Insane Songs features crazy, insane songs from artists including Janelle Monáe, Lil Pump, and Sofi Tukker.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 3, 2018 ago

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