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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.
    Jack White, Connected by Love - Single © Columbia
    Music

    Jack White, ‘Connected by Love’ – Single | Track Review

    Jack White makes a compelling comeback with “Connected by Love” and “Respect Commander,” singles from his forthcoming third solo album, ‘Boarding House Reach.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 19, 2018 ago
    The Spencer Lee Band, Kissing Tree © Republic
    Music

    The Spencer Lee Band, ‘Kissing Tree’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming pop-rock band The Spencer Lee Band thrill on their debut, funk-soul-infused single, “Kissing Tree.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 19, 2018 ago
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    Music

    Kamillion, ‘Lil Bih’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming rapper Kamillion ‘brings the heat’ on hard-nosed, unapologetic banger “Lil Bih.” She matches the energy of her contemporaries.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 18, 2018 ago
    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Tearing at the Seams © Stax
    Music

    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, ‘You Worry Me’ | Track Review

    Soulful rock collective Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats returns with “You Worry Me,” the promo single for their highly-anticipated new album, ‘Tearing at the Seams.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 18, 2018 ago
    Vance Joy, Nation of Two [📷: : Atlantic]
    Music

    Vance Joy, We’re Going Home | Track Review 🎵

    Aussie singer-songwriter Vance Joy drops an exuberant second single “We’re Going Home” in advance of his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Nation of Two.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 18, 2018 ago
    Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love [📷: Dead Oceans]
    Music

    Marlon Williams, ‘What’s Chasing You’ | Track Review

    27-year old New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams charms on “What’s Chasing You,” the second single from his sophomore album, ‘Make Way for Love.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 18, 2018 ago
    Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love [📷: Dead Oceans]
    Music

    Marlon Williams, ‘Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore’ | Track Review

    27-year old New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams thrills on “Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore,” the promo single from his sophomore album, ‘Make Way for Love.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 18, 2018 ago
    11 Songs About Crying From Beyond 2010 [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Cash Money, Columbia, Def Jam, Epic, Hollywood, Interscope, Island, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs About Crying from Beyond 2010 | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Songs About Crying from Beyond 2010” features songs with some form of the word ‘cry’ in their song title from beyond 2010.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 18, 2018 ago
    Jorja Smith, Let Me Down © FAMM
    Music

    Jorja Smith, ‘Let Me Down’ | Track Review

    20-year old English R&B artist Jorja Smith compels on ballad “Let Me Down,” building her case as an artist to watch in 2018. She’s assisted by Stormzy.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 17, 2018 ago
    Russ, Flip © Columbia
    Music

    Russ, ‘Flip’ | Track Review

    25-year old, ever-prolific, self-made rapper-singer-producer Russ returns with another new single, “Flip.” It’s respectable, but not game changing.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 17, 2018 ago
    Black Veil Brides, Vale © Republic
    Album 💿

    Black Veil Brides, Vale | Album Review

    Following a three-year-plus hiatus, L.A. based rock band Black Vale Brides return with fists pumped to the sky on their fifth-studio album, ‘Vale.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 17, 2018 ago
    Rich Chigga, See Me © 88rising / EMPIRE
    Music

    Rich Brian, ‘See Me’ | Track Review

    Things continue to look up for Rich Brian (formerly Rich Chigga), who drops “See Me,” a promo single from his highly-anticipated debut album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 17, 2018 ago

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