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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.
    GoldLink, Got Friends [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    GoldLink, ‘Got Friends’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated rapper GoldLink enlists Grammy-winning R&B artist Miguel for the assist on his new, woman-centric single, “Got Friends.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago
    Christina Aguilera, Liberation [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Christina Aguilera, Liberation | Album Review 💿

    After a six-year hiatus, pop superstar Christina Aguilera returns with her sixth studio album, ‘Liberation.’ Although imperfect, it has some great moments.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago
    Alessia Cara, Growing Pains [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    Alessia Cara, ‘Growing Pains’ | Track Review

    While urban-pop standout Alessia Cara may be experiencing “Growing Pains” personally, she doesn’t show it on her fine comeback single.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago
    The Carters, Everything is Love [📷 : Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Beyoncé & Jay-Z (The Carters), EVERYTHING IS LOVE | Album Review

    Beyoncé and Jay-Z (The Carters) have the entire world shook with their surprise collaborative studio album, ‘EVERYTHING IS LOVE.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago
    15 Latin-Infused, Latin-Pop Songs [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Epic, Island, Republic, Sony, Universal]
    Evergreen

    15 Thrilling Latin-Infused, Latin-Pop Songs | Playlist 🎧

    “15 Thrilling Latin-Infused, Latin-Pop Songs” features songs courtesy of Camila Cabello, Cardi B, J Balvin, Jennifer Lopez, and Maluma among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago
    Nicki Minaj, Queen [Photo Credit: Cash Money]
    Music

    Nicki Minaj, ‘Bed’ | Track Review

    Nicki Minaj drops the third single from his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ On “Bed,” she enlists Ariana Grande for the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 15, 2018 ago
    Troye Sivan, Bloom [📷: Capitol]
    LGBTQ

    Troye Sivan, “Dance to This” | Track Review 🎵

    Troye Sivan makes sweet music with Ariana Grande on “Dance to This,” the fourth single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Bloom.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 15, 2018 ago
    10 Other-Worldly Songs That Reference Aliens [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Capitol, Columbia, Loma Vista, Pixabay, RCA]
    Evergreen

    11 Other-Worldly Songs That Reference Aliens | Playlist

    “11 Captivating Songs That Reference Aliens” features songs from artists including Coldplay, Katy Perry, and MGMT among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 15, 2018 ago
    Sabrina Carpenter, Almost Love [Photo Credit: Hollywood]
    Music

    Sabrina Carpenter, ‘Almost Love’ | Track Review

    Teen actress and pop artist Sabrina Carpenter surprises on her infectious, ‘relatively’ innocent single about her desires, “Almost Love.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 14, 2018 ago
    As I Lay Dying, My Own Grave [Photo Credit: As I Lay Dying]
    Music

    As I Lay Dying, ‘My Own Grave’ | Track Review

    With the return of Tim Lambesis, San Diego metalcore band returns with a heavy, angst-filled single, “My Own Grave,” their first new music in six years.

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Cheat Codes, Level 1 (EP) [Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment]
    Music

    Cheat Codes, Level 1 (EP) | Album Review

    L.A., Cali DJ/production trio Cheat Codes absolutely ‘kill it’, taking it ‘next level’ on their debut, six-song EP, ‘Level 1.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 14, 2018 ago
    Big Freedia, 3rd Ward Bounce [Photo Credit: Asylum Worldwide]
    Album 💿

    Big Freedia, 3rd Ward Bounce (EP) | Album Review

    New Orleans bounce musician Big Freedia returns chocked-full of attitude, energy, and feistiness on her electrifying EP, ‘3rd Ward Bounce.’ 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 14, 2018 ago

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