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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.
    Anderson East, Encore © Elektra
    Album 💿

    Anderson East, Encore | Album

    Gifted Alabama-bred singer-songwriter Anderson East kills it on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Encore.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 12, 2018 ago
    MGMT, Hand it Over © Columbia
    Music

    MGMT, ‘Hand it Over’ | Track Review

    Alternative duo MGMT nails it on “Hand it Over,” their first new single of 2018. “Hand it Over” marks the third single released in advance of their highly-anticipated fourth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 11, 2018 ago
    3-dont-want-you-back-songs
    Evergreen

    3 Don’t Want You Back Songs | Playlist 🎧

    ‘3 Don’t Want You Back Songs’ features performances courtesy of BØRNS, Leela James, and Eamon. How random.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 11, 2018 ago
    cupcakKe, Ephorize [📷: cupcakKe]
    Album 💿

    cupcakKe, Ephorize | Album Review

    Still explicit, raunchy, and unapologetic to the nth degree, “Deep Throat” famous rapper cupcakKe drops her latest album chocked-full of filth, ‘Ephorize.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 11, 2018 ago
    MGMT, When You Die © Columbia
    Music

    MGMT, ‘When You Die’ | Track Review

    MGMT returns with some bite on “When You Die,” the presumed second single from their forthcoming, highly-anticipated fourth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 11, 2018 ago
    Portugal. The Man, Woodstock [📷: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Portugal. The Man, Woodstock | Album Review

    Alternative band Portugal. The Man delivers a consistent, superb eighth studio album with ‘Woodstock.’ “Feel It Still” is the crowning achievement, but there’s much more to love.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 11, 2018 ago
    Black Veil Brides, Vale © Republic
    Music

    Black Veil Brides, The Outsider | Track Review

    Rock band Black Veil Brides thrive on “The Outsider,” the promo single from their highly-anticipated, comeback album, ‘Vale.’

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

    BØRNS, Faded Heart | Track Review

    Eclectic, alternative musician BØRNS thrills on “Faded Heart,” the promo single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Blue Madonna.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 10, 2018 ago
    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
    Music

    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

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