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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.
    Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey, The Middle [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey, ‘The Middle’ | Track Review

    Zedd and Grey make magic with an unlikely musician, versatile country artist Maren Morris, on fun dance record, “The Middle.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 1, 2018 ago
    DNCE, Dance © Republic
    Music

    DNCE, ‘Dance’ | Track Review

    Joe Jonas and DNCE, who thrive off of their innuendo, return with a fun and infectious, if utterly corny new single, “Dance.” Be prepared to ‘bust a groove.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 1, 2018 ago
    Jhené Aiko, Sativa © Def Jam
    Music

    Jhené Aiko, ‘Sativa’ | Track Review

    One of the coolest, calmest, and most collected R&B singers, Jhené Aiko, returns with a remix of “Sativa,” assisted by Rae Sremmurd. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 1, 2018 ago
    BØRNS, Blue Madonna [📷: Interscope]
    Columns

    Report Card: Ranking the Albums of January 2018 | Year in Review

    BØRNS (Blue Madonna), Anderson East (Encore), and Camila Cabello (Camila) rank as the best albums reviewed on The Musical Hype in January 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 31, 2018 ago
    Songs about "The Night Stalker": Richard Ramirez [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    Songs About “The Night Stalker”: Richard Ramirez | Playlist 🎧

    Songs About ‘The Night Stalker’: Richard Ramirez captures the hellishness of one of the most repugnant individuals to walk the earth.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 31, 2018 ago
    Music

    Lengthy Song Titles, Vol. 1 | Playlist

    The playlist ‘Lengthy Song Titles, Vol. 1’ is comprised of 12 songs with seven or more words in their respective song title.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 31, 2018 ago
    George Ezra, Staying at Tamara's [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    George Ezra, ‘Paradise’ | Track Review

    George Ezra shows off tremendous energy, enthusiasm, and personality on “Paradise,” the second single from his sophomore album, ‘Staying at Tamara’s.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 30, 2018 ago
    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
    Columns

    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

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