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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.
    Migos, Culture II © Quality Control Music / Capitol / Motown
    Album 💿

    Migos, Culture II | Album Review

    Migos return sooner than later with ‘Culture II,’ the follow-up to their critically-acclaimed, Grammy-nominated ‘Culture.’ Unfortunately, it’s a little TOO MUCH culture.  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 30, 2018 ago
    Lokki, I Catch You © Lokki
    Music

    Lokki, ‘I Catch You’ | Track Review

    Newcomer Lokki proves he’s one to watch on his radiant debut single, “I Catch You,” the promo single from his upcoming, debut EP, ‘Cirrhi.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 30, 2018 ago
    AWOLNATION, Here Come the Runts © Red Bull
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    AWOLNATION, Here Come the Runts | Album Preview

    AWOLNATION (Aaron Bruno) returns February 2, 2018 with ‘Here Come the Runs,’ the band’s third studio album and first since 2015.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 30, 2018 ago
    Justin Timberlake, Man of the Woods [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Justin Timberlake, Man of the Woods | Album Preview

    February 2, 2018 is a big day for both Justin Timberlake and the music industry in general.  It marks the arrival of ‘Man of the Woods,’ the highly-anticipated fifth studio album by Timberlake.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 30, 2018 ago
    10 Songs That Exhibit Spirit [Photo Credits: Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    10 Songs That Exhibit Spirit | Playlist 🎧

    The premise is simple for ‘10 Songs That Exhibit Spirit.’ The 10 selected songs from the playlist must exhibit spirit in some regard.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 30, 2018 ago
    EEL SOS, Say Anything © BonFire
    Music

    EEL SOS, ‘Say Anything’ | Track Review

    Talented, Los Angeles musicians EEL SOS and Classy Williams join forces for some fantastic, ‘groove-tastic,’ ear candy on single, “Say Anything.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 30, 2018 ago
    Bruno Mars, 24K Magic [📷: Atlantic]
    Columns

    Reaction: 60th Annual Grammy Awards – Winners & Losers | Op Ed

    The 60th Annual Grammy Awards is in the books! Now, the time has come to react to the biggest winners and losers of the night.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 30, 2018 ago
    AWOLNATION, Here Come the Runts © Red Bull
    Music

    AWOLNATION, ‘Handyman’ | Track Review

    AWOLNATION (Aaron Bruno) drops another enjoyable, well-rounded single with “Handyman,” the fourth teaser track from ‘Here Come the Runts.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago
    february-2018-monthly-music-shopping-list
    Columns

    Monthly Music Shopping List | Justin Timberlake Highlights February

    Justin Timberlake (‘Man of the Woods’) and a pair of film soundtracks (‘Fifty Shades Freed’ and ‘Black Panther’), highlight the monthly music shopping list for February 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago
    Marty O'Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra, Stereoscope © Marty O'Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra
    Music

    Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra, ‘Off and On Again’ | Track Review

    Indie-rock/blues band Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra thrill on “Off and On Again,” a single from their forthcoming album, Stereoscope (February 9, 2018).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago
    Fifty Shades Freed [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Julia Michaels, ‘Heaven’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter Julia Michaels sounds heavenly on “Heaven,” the fourth teaser track from the ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ original motion picture soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago
    Zoey G, Runaway © Zoey Georgeades
    Music

    Zoey G, ‘Runaway’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming teen-pop artist Zoey G shows tremendous potential on her infectious, Latin-infused single, “Runaway.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago

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