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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.
    Kygo, Kids in Love © Sony / Ultra
    Music

    Kygo, ‘Remind Me to Forget’ | Track Review

    Norwegian DJ/producer Kygo taps Grammy-winning urban contemporary artist Miguel for heartbreak, dance-pop single, “Remind Me to Forget.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Lil Xan, TOTAL XANARCHY © Columbia
    Music

    Lil Xan, ‘Betrayed (Remix)’ | Track Review

    With the announcement of his debut album, ‘TOTAL XANARCHY,’ rising rapper Lil Xan releases the remix of single “Betrayed,” featuring Rich the Kid and Yo Gotti.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Lil Dicky, Freaky Friday [📷: Commission Music]
    Music

    Lil Dicky, ‘Freaky Friday’ | Track Review

    Lil Dicky returns as ridiculously as ever on single “Freaky Friday.” The former XXL Freshman is assisted by the ubiquitous Chris Brown.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Halsey, Alone © Astralwerks
    Music

    Halsey, ‘Alone’ | Track Review

    Halsey drops a remix of her soulful standout “Alone” from ‘Hopeless Fountain Kingdom.’ She’s assisted by Big Sean and Stefflon Don.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Brett Young © Big Machine
    Music

    Brett Young, ‘Mercy’ | Track Review

    Rising California country singer-songwriter shines on “Mercy,” a ‘late’ single issued from his 2017 self-titled debut album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Basketball Songs to Celebrate March Madness
    Evergreen

    13 Basketball Songs to Celebrate March Madness | Playlist 🎧

    ‘13 Basketball Songs to Celebrate March Madness’ features contributions from Cheech & Chong, Future, Katy Perry, Kurtis Blow & Lil Pump.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Tearing at the Seams © Stax
    Album 💿

    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Tearing at the Seams | Album Review

    Retro rock collective Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats ‘show out’ on their latest album, ‘Tearing at the Seams.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 16, 2018 ago
    Years & Years, Sanctify © Universal Music
    Music

    Years & Years, ‘Sanctify’ | Track Review

    British electro-pop band Years & Years, led by Olly Alexander, brilliantly fuse sexuality and spirituality on thrilling single, “Sanctify.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 15, 2018 ago
    The Neighbourhood © Columbia
    Album 💿

    The Neighbourhood, The Neighbourhood | Album Review

    Although it’s imperfect, The Neighbourhood deliver their best and most compelling album to date with their self-titled, third full-length.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 15, 2018 ago
    Absolutely Filthy Death Metal Songs, Vol. 1
    Evergreen

    Absolutely Filthy Death Metal Songs, Vol. 1 | Playlist

    Absolutely Filthy Death Metal Songs, Vol. 1 is comprised of 13 shocking, extremely bold death metal songs.  Featured bands include Cattle Decapitation, Devourment, and Infant Annihilator.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 15, 2018 ago
    Levi Hummon, Songs We Sang © Iconic
    Music

    Levi Hummon, ‘Songs We Sang’ | Track Review

    Rising country singer/songwriter Levi Hummon shows potential and promise beyond Nashville on his easygoing, fun single, “Songs We Sang.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 14, 2018 ago
    Logic, Bobby Tarantino II © Def Jam
    Album 💿

    Logic, Bobby Tarantino II | Album Review 💿

    Logic, fresh off a monstrous year in 2017, returns with ‘Bobby Tarantino II,’ the follow-up to his 2016 mixtape.  Generally, there’s more ‘turn up’ and less ‘substance.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 14, 2018 ago

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