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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.
    Craig David, The Time is Now [📷: Insanity]
    Music

    Craig David, ‘I Know You’ | Track Review

    English R&B artist Craig David enlists Bastille for “I Know,” a single from his upcoming studio album, ‘The Time is Now.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 27, 2017 ago
    Arin Ray, Stressin © Interscope
    Music

    Arin Ray, ‘Stressin’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming R&B artist Arin Ray showcases tons of potential on his second single from 2017, “Stressin.” There’s nothing ‘stressful’ about the listening experience.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 27, 2017 ago
    DRAM, #1HappyHoliday © EMPIRE / Atlantic
    Album 💿

    DRAM, #1HappyHoliday – Single | Album Review 🎵💿

    Rapper-singer DRAM flaunts his Christmas music chops on a three-song holiday single, ‘#1Happy Holiday.’ BigBabyMom is the sole featured guest.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 27, 2017 ago
    G-Eazy, The Beautiful & Damned © RCA
    Music

    G-Eazy, ‘Summer in December’ | Track Review

    G-Eazy changes up the script on “Summer in December,” the fourth teaser track from his highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘The Beautiful and the Damned.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 27, 2017 ago
    G-Eazy, The Beautiful & Damned © RCA
    Music

    G-Eazy, ‘The Beautiful & Damned’ | Track Review

    G-Eazy returns with “The Beautiful & Damned,” the third single from his highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘The Beautiful and the Damned.’ 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 27, 2017 ago
    Sia, Everyday is Christmas © Monkey Puzzle / Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Sia, Everyday is Christmas | Album Review

    Australian pop singer-songwriter extraordinaire Sia delivers an enjoyable album of original Christmas songs on ‘Everday is Christmas.’  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 27, 2017 ago
    The Critics' Mixed Feelings
    Columns

    Critics Weigh In: Critics Had Mixed Feelings About These 2017 Albums

    2017 saw numerous albums where critics had mixed feelings. These include albums courtesy of The Chainsmokers, Imagine Dragons, and Katy Perry.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 24, 2017 ago
    Beautiful, yet dark
    Evergreen

    8 Beautiful Songs Featuring Dark Content | Playlist

    This playlist features eight songs that are beautiful, but contain dark thematic content. Featured artists include Logic, Randy Newman, Sam Smith & others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 23, 2017 ago
    10 Songs Incorporating Thanksgiving Words
    Evergreen

    10 Songs Incorporating Thanksgiving Words | Playlist 🎧

    Celebrating thanksgiving and beyond, this playlist features 10 songs that incorporate Thanksgiving vocabulary words.  Some wholesome, some not.  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 23, 2017 ago
    Secular Songs That Take You to Church
    Evergreen

    Secular Songs That ‘Take You to Church’ | Playlist

    This playlist is comprised of 12 secular songs that ‘take you to church,’ well sort of. These songs aren’t necessarily fueled by Christianity.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 22, 2017 ago
    Big K.R.I.T., 4eva is a Mighty Long Time © BMG Rights Management
    Album 💿

    Big K.R.I.T., 4eva is a Mighty Long Time | Album Review

    Underrated, old-school Mississippi rapper-producer drops an impressive third studio album, double album ‘4eva is a Mighty Long Time.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 22, 2017 ago
    Taylor Swift, Reputation © Big Machine
    Columns

    Critics Weigh In | Taylor Swift, ‘Reputation’

    The reviews are in for ‘Reputation,’ the highly-anticipated, sixth studio album by Taylor Swift.  What do those ‘professional’ critics think?

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 22, 2017 ago

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