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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 (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.
    Grammys
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    Final Predictions for the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards

    Who will come out on top at the 60th Grammy Awards? The Musical Hype makes our final picks for who will take home Grammys on January 28, 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 23, 2018 ago
    Songs About or Inspired by the Son of Sam [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, New York City Police Dept.]
    Evergreen

    Songs About or Inspired by the Son of Sam | Playlist 🎧

    SONGS ABOUT OR INSPIRED BY THE SON OF SAM explores 10 songs about or inspired by David Berkowitz aka ‘Son of Sam.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 23, 2018 ago
    Fall Out Boy, M A N I A [📷: Island]
    Album 💿

    Fall Out Boy, M A N I A | Album Review 💿

    Following a ‘botched’ promo campaign, pop-punk darlings Fall Out Boy saves face on its seventh studio album, M A N I A.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago
    Tech N9ne, Planet [📷: Strange Music]
    Music

    Tech N9ne, ‘Tech N9ne (Don’t Nobody Want None)’ | Track Review

    Veteran Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne returns in groovy fashion with “Tech N9ne (Don’t Nobody Want None),” a promo single for his forthcoming album, ‘Planet.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago
    Drake, Scary Hours © Cash Money
    Music

    Drake, ‘Diplomatic Immunity’ | Track Review

    Drake returns to top-notch form, spitting harder bars on “Diplomatic Immunity,” a hook-less promo single from his forthcoming EP, ‘Scary Hours.’ 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago
    Drake, Scary Hours © Cash Money
    Music

    Drake, God’s Plan | Track Review 🎵

    ‘The 6 God,’ better known as Drake, returns strong with “God’s Plan,” an enjoyable promo single from his forthcoming EP, ‘Scary Hours.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago
    Troye Sivan, The Good Side © Capitol
    LGBTQ

    Troye Sivan, ‘The Good Side’ | Track Review

    Following groovy, sexy, promo single “My My My!,” Australian pop artist Troye Sivan returns with his second single of 2018, the thoughtful “The Good Side.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago
    The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy © Columbia
    Music

    The Chainsmokers, ‘Sick Boy’ | Track Review

    The Chainsmokers return ‘sooner than later,’ surprising on new single “Sick Boy.” It’s not groundbreaking, but enjoyable, interesting, and ‘better than expected.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago
    Justin Timberlake, Man of the Woods [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Justin Timberlake, ‘Supplies’ | Track Review

    Following unique promo single “Filthy,” Justin Timberlake returns with “Supplies,” the second single issued ahead of his fifth studio album, ‘Man of the Woods.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago
    Franz Ferdinand, Always Ascending © Domino
    Music

    Franz Ferdinand, ‘Feel the Love Go’ | Track Review

    Alternative rock darlings Franz Ferdinand return with “Feel the Love Go,” the second single from their fifth studio album, ‘Always Ascending.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 19, 2018 ago
    Hayley Kiyoko, Expectations © EMPIRE / Atlantic
    Music

    Hayley Kiyoko, ‘Curious’ | Track Review

    Actress-singer Hayley Kiyoko makes a compelling case as the next, great pop superstar on “Curious,” a promo single released in advance of her highly-anticipated debut album ‘Expectations.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 19, 2018 ago
    Craig David, The Time is Now [📷: Insanity]
    Music

    Craig David, ‘Live in the Moment’ | Track Review

    English R&B artist Craig David enlists rapper GoldLink for his easygoing, feel-good single, “Live in the Moment.” “Live in the Moment” appears on his upcoming studio album, ‘The Time is Now.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 19, 2018 ago

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