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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.
    Black Veil Brides, Vale © Republic
    Music

    Black Veil Brides, ‘When they Call My Name’ | Track Review

    Andy Biersack and Black Veil Brides delivers an enjoyable record with “When They Call My Name,” a single from their 2018 comeback album, ‘Vale.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2017 ago
    Andy Grammer, The Good Parts © BMG Rights Management
    Music

    Andy Grammer, ‘Smoke Clears’ | Track Review

    Pop singer-songwriter Andy Grammer drops an enjoyable new single, “Smoke Clears,” in advance of his third studio album, ‘The Good Parts.’ 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2017 ago
    Olivia O'Brien, No Love © Island
    Music

    Olivia O’Brien, ‘No Love’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming teen pop artist Olivia O’Brien returns with a compelling new single, the ‘heartless’ “No Love.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2017 ago
    Grace VanderWaal, Just the Beginning © Columbia
    Album 💿

    Grace VanderWaal, Just the Beginning | Album Review

    13-year old singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal delivers a fine debut LP with ‘Just the Beginning.’ The America’s Got Talent winner showcases her artistry.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2017 ago
    Banamak, Born to Die © Banamak
    Music

    Jaymes Crux, Born to Die | Track Review 🎵

    Seattle musician Conner Bloyd – aka Jaymes Crux – makes an enjoyable, respectable bow as a rapper on chill single “Born to Die.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2017 ago
    Syleena Johnson, Rebirth of Soul © Shanachie
    Album 💿

    Syleena Johnson, Rebirth of Soul | Album Review

    R&B veteran Syleena Johnson returns more soulful than ever on her latest studio album, ‘Rebirth of Soul.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2017 ago
    Kenny Chesney, Live in No Shoes Nation © Columbia
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | Kenny Chesney Debuts Big With ‘Live in No Shoes Nation’

    What’s the chart scoop this week? Kenny Chesney easily tops the Billboard 200 with ‘Live in No Shoes Nation,’ while Kelly Clarkson settles for no. 2.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2017 ago
    Death Metal Playlist
    Evergreen

    10 Randomly-Titled, Quirky, Death Metal Songs | Playlist

    Getting specific and stepping out of the box, this playlist from The Musical Hype selects 10 randomly-titled, quirky, death metal songs to analyze.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 7, 2017 ago
    21 Savage, Offset & Metro Boomin, Without Warning © Epic / Capitol / Motown / Republic
    Album 💿

    21 Savage, Offset & Metro Boomin, Without Warning | Album Review

    Rappers 21 Savage and Offset, with Metro Boomin behind the boards, collaborate on a hot, surprise mixtape, ‘Without Warning.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 7, 2017 ago
    Ace Hood, 3 Bless © Empire
    Music

    Ace Hood, ‘3 Bless’ | Track Review

    Following a quiet career post-2013, Ace Hood makes some noise with a new single, banger “3 Bless.” He states his priorities at the top of the joint.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 7, 2017 ago
    U2, Songs of Experience © Interscope
    Music

    U2, ‘Get Out of Your Own Way’ | Track Review

    U2 announces new album ‘Songs of Experience’ and drops an uplifting, enjoyable second single, “Get Out of Your Own Way.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 7, 2017 ago
    MAX, Meteor © Sony Music Entertainment
    Music

    MAX, ‘Meteor’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming pop artist Max Schneider, better known as MAX, returns with an intriguing, new single, “Meteor.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 7, 2017 ago

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