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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.
    A Perfect Circle, Disillusioned © BMG Rights Management
    Music

    A Perfect Circle, ‘Disillusioned’ | Track Review

    Maynard James Keenan and ‘side project’ A Perfect Circle return with an ambitious, intriguing, moody new single, “Disillusioned.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 10, 2018 ago
    Black Veil Brides, Vale © Republic
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    Black Veil Brides, My Vow | Track Review

    Rock band Black Veil Brides sound ferocious and locked in on “My Vow,” the second single from their highly-anticipated, comeback album, ‘Vale.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 10, 2018 ago
    Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa © Warner Bros.
    Album 💿

    Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa | Album Review

    Under appreciated for much of 2017, English-Albanian pop star Dua Lipa drops a stellar, self-titled, debut album comprised of much more than smash single “New Rules.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 10, 2018 ago
    Anderson East, Encore © Elektra
    Music

    Anderson East, King for a Day | Track Review

    Gifted singer-songwriter Anderson East thrills on “King for a Day,” the second single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Encore.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 10, 2018 ago
    BØRNS, Blue Madonna [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    BØRNS, Sweet Dreams | Track Review

    Michigan-bred, Cali-based alternative musician BØRNS thrills on “Sweet Dreams,” the second promo single from his sophomore album, ‘Blue Madonna.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 10, 2018 ago
    Black Veil Brides, Vale © Republic
    Music

    Black Veil Brides, ‘The Last One’ | Track Review

    In advance of Comeback, fifth studio album, ‘Vale’, rock band Black Veil Brides drop the album’s fourth single, “The Last One.” 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 9, 2018 ago
    BØRNS, Blue Madonna [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    BØRNS, I Don’t Want U Back | Track Review

    Alternative musician BØRNS nails it on “I Don’t Want U Back,” the third promo single from his sophomore album, ‘Blue Madonna.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 9, 2018 ago
    Anderson East, Encore © Elektra
    Music

    Anderson East, Girlfriend | Track Review

    Soulful singer-songwriter Anderson East delivers on the brief, but thrilling “Girlfriend,” the third single issued from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Encore.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 9, 2018 ago
    EDEN, Vertigo [📷: Astralwerks]
    Music

    EDEN, ‘crash’ | Track Review

    Ahead of his highly-anticipated full-length debut album ‘vertigo,’ EDEN shines on the emotional, honest, third promo single, crash.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 9, 2018 ago
    Golden Songs, Vol. 1 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Golden Songs, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧

    Prepare to get golden! ‘Golden Songs, Vol. 1’ features 20 songs that feature the world ‘gold’ in some form or fashion within their respective song title.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 9, 2018 ago
    Lil Skies, Life of a Dark Rose © All We Got Ent.
    Music

    Lil Skies, ‘Signs of Jealousy’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming rapper Lil Skies drops “Signs of Jealousy,” among singles arriving in advance of his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Life of a Dark Rose.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 9, 2018 ago
    BØRNS, Blue Madonna [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    BØRNS, ‘God Save Our Young Blood’ | Track Review

    Alternative musician BØRNS returns strong on “God Save Our Young Blood,” a promo single from his sophomore album, ‘Blue Madonna.’ Lana Del Rey provides the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 9, 2018 ago

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