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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.
    Allen Stone, Warriors [📷: ATO]
    Music

    Allen Stone, ‘Warriors’ | Track Review

    Blue-eyed soul standout Allen Stone returns resolute, with his “head high” in full-fledged ‘battle mode’ on his second single of 2018, “Warriors.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 4, 2018 ago
    OneRepublic, Connection [Photo Credit: Mosley Music / Interscope]
    Music

    OneRepublic, ‘Connection’ | Track Review

    Ryan Tedder and OneRepublic keep it short but incredibly sweet on the yearning “Connection,” the pop collective’s second single of 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 4, 2018 ago
    Panic! At the Disco 'Wicked' At No. 1 Chart Happenings #2 [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Columbia, Def Jam, Epic, Fueled by Ramen, Mass Appeal, Warner Bros., Young Turks]
    Columns

    Panic! At the Disco ‘Wicked’ at No. 1 | Chart Happenings

    Panic! At the Disco and Cardi B both had awesome weeks on the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100 respectively.  Bebe Rexha, not so much.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 4, 2018 ago
    Bad Bunny, Estamos Bien [Photo Credit: Rimas Music]
    Music

    Bad Bunny, ‘Estamos Bien’ | Track Review

    On the enjoyable “Estamos Bien,” Bad Bunny proves the only difference between Latin-trap and trap-soul is the language it’s performed in.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 4, 2018 ago
    Florence + The Machine, High as Hope [📷: Virgin]
    Album 💿

    Florence + The Machine, High as Hope | Album Review

    Alternative darlings Florence + The Machine delivers an enjoyable, impressive, and well-rounded fourth studio album with ‘High as Hope.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 4, 2018 ago
    8 Songs About Whiskey [Photo Credits: Bad Boy, Big Loud, Epic, Mercury, Pixabay, Republic]
    Evergreen

    8 Songs Fueled by Whiskey | Playlist

    Chris Stapleton, French Montana, and Post Malone are among musicians ‘fueling the fire’ on the drunken playlist, ‘8 Songs Fueled by Whiskey.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 4, 2018 ago
    A$AP Ferg, Not the Boy [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    A$AP Ferg, ‘Not the Boy’ | Track Review

    Following his “verification” on “Verified,” A$AP Ferg claims that  you’re “Not the Boy” on his second single released Friday, June 29.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 3, 2018 ago
    Charli XCX, Focus / No Angel - Single [Photo Credit: Atlantic UK]
    Music

    Charli XCX, ‘Focus’ | Track Review

    No matter how suggestive she is, British pop artist Charli XCX is clear about what her ‘focus’ is on her single “Focus” – that universal three-letter word.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 3, 2018 ago
    Mason Ramsey [📷: Atlantic / Big Loud]
    Music

    Mason Ramsey, ‘Jambalaya (On the Bayou)’ | Track Review

    11-year old rising country artist Mason Ramsey reminds the world just how great the country classics are, superbly covering “Jambalaya (On the Bayou).”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 3, 2018 ago
    AJ Mitchell, Girls [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Music

    AJ Mitchell, ‘Girls’ | Track Review

    On his fun, up-tempo single “Girls,” rising teen-pop artist AJ Mitchell simply can’t get the opposite sex off his mind.  To be expected – he’s only 17.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 3, 2018 ago
    Alice in Chains, Rainier Fog [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Alice in Chains, ‘So Far Under’ | Track Review

    Iconic rock band Alice in Chains returns with “So Far Under,” the second single from their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Rainier Fog.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 3, 2018 ago
    11 Deadly Songs Unlikely to Leave You Literally Dead, Vol. 1 [Photo Credits: Fueled by Ramen, Interscope, MCA Nashville, Pixabay, Virgin]
    Evergreen

    11 Deadly Songs Unlikely to Leave You Literally Dead (Vol. 1) | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Deadly Songs Unlikely to Leave You Literally Dead (Vol. 1)” features music courtesy of Panic! At the Disco, Rich the Kid, and Sam Hunt.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 3, 2018 ago

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