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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.
    The Weeknd, My Dear Melancholy, (EP) [📷: Republic]
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    The Weeknd, My Dear Melancholy, (EP) | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning, Canadian R&B singer The Weeknd returns with a surprise EP, ‘My Dear Melancholy,.’ Here, he authentically and superbly captures the pain of the being heartbroken.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Songs Inspired by Assassins, Cult Leaders, and Murderers
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    21 Songs Inspired by Assassins, Cult Leaders & Murderers | Playlist 🎧

    21 Songs Inspired by Assassins, Cult Leaders & Murderers features music about deviants like Manson, Chapman & Speck.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 31, 2018 ago
    Songs Worth Waking Up For
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Worth Waking Up For | Playlist

    Black Veil Brides, Blackbear, Chris Brown, and Jon Bellion are among the musicians appearing on the ‘13 Songs Worth Waking Up For’ playlist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 30, 2018 ago
    Jesse McCartney, Better With You © Blue Suit
    Music

    Jesse McCartney, ‘Better with You’ | Track Review

    Following a four-year hiatus, pop artist Jesse McCartney is back with new music.  His first single of 2018 comes in the form of the safe, but thoughtful “Better with You.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 29, 2018 ago
    Belly, 4 Days © Belly / Roc Nation
    Music

    Belly, ‘4 Days’ | Track Review

    Palestinian-Jordanian-Canadian rapper Belly enlists Compton, California rapper YG for the DJ Mustard/J. Holt-produced single, “4 Days.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 29, 2018 ago
    Doja Cat, Candy © Kemosabe / Atlantic
    Music

    Doja Cat, Candy | Track Review 🎵

    Rising rapper-singer Doja Cat continues to ‘push the envelope’ on her latest, risqué and sensually-driven single, “Candy.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 29, 2018 ago
    Keith Urban, Coming Home © Capitol Nashville
    Music

    Keith Urban, ‘Coming Home’ | Track Review

    Aussie country musician Keith Urban returns with an ‘urban-pop’ bang on progressive-minded ‘country’ single, “Coming Home.” He’s assisted by Julia Michaels.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 29, 2018 ago
    The High is Real on These High-Flying Anthems
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    The High is Real on These 13 ‘High-Flying’ Anthems | Playlist

    For musicians such as Chris Stapleton, Kid Cudi, and Snoop Dogg, “the high is real” on this playlist filled with literal high-flying anthems.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 29, 2018 ago
    Doja Cat, Go to Town © Kemosabe / Atlantic
    Music

    Doja Cat, Go to Town | Track Review 🎵

    Doja Cat proves to be unapologetic as albeit on her filthy, hyper-sexual single, “Go to Town.” The innuendo is totally ‘out of control.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 28, 2018 ago
    Echosmith, Over My Head © Warner Bros.
    Music

    Echosmith, ‘Over My Head’ | Track Review

    L.A. alt-pop band Echosmith delivers an infectious, hot new single with “Over My Head.” Safe to say that the siblings, led by Sydney, are charged-up to the nth degree.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 28, 2018 ago
    Mike Williams, Feels Like Yesterday © Spinnin' Records
    Music

    Mike Williams, ‘Feels Like Yesterday’ | Track Review

    Rising Dutch DJ/producer Mike Williams, cooks up a mean dance joint on “Feels Like Yesterday.” The 21-year-old is assisted by singer Robin Valo.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 28, 2018 ago
    Josh Groban, Symphony © Reprise
    Music

    Josh Groban, ‘Symphony’ | Track Review

    Popular, Grammy-nominated classical-crossover/pop sensation Josh Groban returns with his first new single of 2018, the melodious and harmonious “Symphony.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 28, 2018 ago

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