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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.
    The Black Eyed Peas, STREET LIVIN' © Interscope
    Music

    The Black Eyed Peas, ‘STREET LIVIN’ | Track Review

    A ‘Fergie-less’ The Black Eyed Peas makes a surprise comeback with a surprisingly serious, socially-conscious and relevant single, “STREET LIVIN’.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 16, 2018 ago
    Eminem, Revival [📷: Interscope]
    Columns

    Eminem, Revival | Critics Weigh In

    The critics have weighed in on Revival, the ninth studio album by legendary rapper Eminem. The results are a mixed-bag at best.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 16, 2018 ago
    Eminem, Chloraseptic (Remix) © Aftermath
    Music

    Eminem, ‘Chloraseptic (Remix)’ | Track Review

    Eminem, assisted by 2 Chainz and Phresher, drops a ferocious remix of “Chloraseptic,” one of the highlights from his critically-mixed ninth studio album, ‘Revival.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 16, 2018 ago
    BØRNS, Blue Madonna [📷: Interscope]
    Album 💿

    BØRNS, Blue Madonna | Album Review

    26-year old alternative artist Garrett Borns (BØRNS) delivers a fantastic sophomore album with Blue Madonna. The vocals, production, and songwriting are elite.  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 16, 2018 ago
    Camila Cabello, Camila [📷: Epic]
    Album 💿

    Camila Cabello, Camila | Album Review

    Former Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello strikes out on her own on her highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Camila.’ The results are positive more often than not.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 15, 2018 ago
    Ansel Elgort, "Supernova" [📷: Island]
    Music

    Ansel Elgort, Supernova | Track Review 🎵

    Actor-musician Ansel Elgort continues to build his case for a musical breakthrough with his enjoyable, sleek, urban-pop single, “Supernova.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 15, 2018 ago
    Black Panther The Album © Interscope
    Music

    Jay Rock, ‘King’s Dead’ | Track Review

    Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future, and James Blake join forces for hard-nosed banger “King’s Dead,” the second single from the highly anticipated ‘Black Panther: The Album.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 15, 2018 ago
    Marshmello & Lil Peep, Spotlight © Joytime Collective / Lil Peep
    Music

    Marshmello & Lil Peep, ‘Spotlight’ | Track Review

    Lil Peep shines on his heartbroken, posthumous single, “Spotlight,” which arrives two months after his untimely death. Marshmello serves up superb production work.   

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 15, 2018 ago
    Troye Sivan, My My My! © Capitol
    LGBTQ

    Troye Sivan, My My My! | Track Review 🎵

    Australian pop artist Troye Sivan picks up where he left off on his excellent debut ‘Blue Neighbourhood’ with a groovy, sexy, promo single, “My My My!” 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 15, 2018 ago
    Carrie Underwood, The Champion © Capitol Nashville
    Music

    Carrie Underwood, The Champion | Track Review

    Country artist Carrie Underwood returns “invincible, unbreakable, unstoppable, unshakable” on the energetic, uplifting “The Champion.” She’s assisted by Ludacris.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 15, 2018 ago
    Juicy J, Rubba Band Business © Columbia
    Columns

    Juicy J, ‘Hot as Hell’ | Music Theory Behind Pop

    “Hot as Hell” is one of the standout bangers from ‘Rubba Band Business,’ the highly-anticipated comeback album by Juicy J.  In regards to its music theory, what makes this minimal gem so cool?

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 12, 2018 ago
    BØRNS, Blue Madonna [📷: Interscope]
    Columns

    BØRNS, ‘I Don’t Want U Back’ | Music Theory Behind Pop

    What makes BØRNS single “I Don’t Want U Back” so good? Besides alluring production, strong songwriting, and epic vocals, there’s some compelling music theory behind it.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 12, 2018 ago

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