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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.
    Oscar Jerome, Where Are Your Branches © Oscar Jerome
    Album 💿

    Oscar Jerome, Where Are Your Branches? (EP)

    Gifted London singer and guitarist Oscar Jerome thrills on his new EP, ‘Where Are Your Branches.’ Impressively, he incorporates jazz into his music, which is refreshing.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago
    Louis Brennan, Dead Capital © Louis Brennan
    Music

    Louis Brennan, ‘Airport Hotel’ | Track Review

    London-based Dublin singer-singer Louis Brennan impresses on ballad “Airport Hotel,” a single from his debut album, Dead Capital (February 23, 2018).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago
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    Holly Miranda, ‘Golden Spiral’ | Track Review

    New York alternative musician Holly Miranda thrills on “Golden Spiral,” a promo single from her fourth solo releases, ‘Mutual Horse,’ arriving February 23, 2018. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago
    We Hate Simon, Feel Like I Feel © We Hate Music
    Music

    We Hate Simon, ‘Feel Like I Feel’

    Don’t let the name We Hate Simon fool you.  On his debut single, “Feel Like I Feel,” the Swedish producer delivers ‘the goods,’ assisted by TIGERS, -TREES+.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago
    Justin Timberlake, Man of the Woods [📷: RCA]
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    Justin Timberlake, ‘Say Something’ | Track Review

    In advance of fifth LP ‘Man of the Woods,’ Justin Timberlake saves his best single – “Say Something,” featuring Chris Stapleton – for last.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago
    Kris Wu, Rich Brian & Joji, 18 © EMPIRE
    Music

    Kris Wu, Rich Brian, Joji, ’18’ | Track Review

    Kris Wu, Rich Brian, Joji, Trippie Redd, and Baauer join forces for a stellar rap single, “18.” It’s well-conceived, well-performed, and well-produced. 

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Fifty Shades Freed [📷: Republic]
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    The Spencer Lee Band, ‘The Wolf’ | Track Review

    The Spencer Lee Band shines on the edgy, sexed-up, “The Wolf,” the third teaser track released in advance of the soundtrack to ‘Fifty Shades Freed.’

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Remy Ma, Melanin Magic © Columbia
    Music

    Remy Ma, ‘Melanin Magic (Pretty Brown)’ | Track Review

    Remy Ma drops a sexy, ‘this-black-woman -is-beautiful’ anthem, “Melanin Magic (Pretty Brown).” She’s assisted by the ever-ubiquitous Chris Brown.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 24, 2018 ago
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    Music

    NF, ‘No Name’ | Track Review

    Nate Feuerstein, better known as NF, delivers more fire on single “No Name,” which picks up where hit album ‘Perception’ left off.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 24, 2018 ago
    6ix9ine, KEKE © Scumgang
    Music

    6ix9ine, ‘KEKE’ | Track Review

    6ix9ine, assisted by Fetty Wap and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, exhibit killer flows on shallow, yet undeniable banger, “KEKE.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 24, 2018 ago
    EDEN, Vertigo [📷: Astralwerks]
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    EDEN, vertigo | Album Review

    Dublin, Ireland musician EDEN gets personal, and exhibits potential on his full-length debut album, ‘vertigo.’ That said, it doesn’t arrive without flaws.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 24, 2018 ago
    Carnage & Lil Pump, i Shyne © Heavyweight
    Music

    Carnage & Lil Pump, ‘i Shyne’ | Track Review

    17-year old up-and-coming rapper Lil Pump, alongside DJ Carnage, drop a cocky, flex-fest with banger, “i Shyne.” No new ground broken, but “it’s a vibe,” you might say.  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 23, 2018 ago

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