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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.
    Maroon 5, Red Pill Blues [📷: Interscope]
    Album 💿

    Maroon 5, Red Pill Blues | Album Review 💿

    Maroon 5 fully embrace the modern pop script on ‘Red Pill Blues.’ Despite a so-so promo campaign, the album ends is ‘better than expected.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 7, 2017 ago
    Taylor Swift, Reputation © Big Machine
    Columns

    Music Shopping List | The Return of Taylor Swift

    Taylor Swift (‘reputation’) owns the most highly-anticipated release of albums available beginning Friday, November 10, 2017.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 6, 2017 ago
    lil-xan-far-columbia
    Music

    Lil Xan, ‘Far’ | Track Review

    Lil Xan is the latest white male rapper looking for his ‘come up.’ Could his latest single “Far” give him his breakthrough? Hmm…

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 6, 2017 ago
    Joji, In Tongues © 88rising / Empire
    Album 💿

    Joji, In Tongues (EP) | Album Review

    Up-and-coming R&B artist Joji (aka ‘Filthy Frank,’ real name ‘George Miller’) drops his six-song, moody debut EP, ‘In Tongues.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 6, 2017 ago
    Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, The Rest of Our Life © Sony Nashville
    Music

    Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, ‘Telluride’ | Track Review

    Tim McGraw and Faith Hill continue to release solid singles in advance of their collaborative album, ‘The Rest of Our Life.’ “Telluride” is no exception.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 6, 2017 ago
    Luke Bryan, What Makes You Country © Capitol
    Music

    Luke Bryan, ‘Most People Are Good’ | Track Review

    Luke Bryan keeps things simple and thoughtful on “Most People Are Good,” a beautiful third single from his upcoming album, ‘What Makes You Country.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 6, 2017 ago
    Big Sean & Metro Boomin, Pull Up N Wreck © Republic / Def Jam
    Music

    Big Sean & Metro Boomin, ‘Pull Up N Wreck’ | Track Review

    Big Sean and Metro Boomin, assisted by 21 Savage, collaborate for an enjoyable, well-rounded banger, “Pull Up N Wreck.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 6, 2017 ago
    blackbear, cybersex © interscope
    Music

    blackbear, ‘santa monica & la brea’ | Track Review

    Cali rapper, R&B singer-songwriter blackbear drops a fourth single, “santa monica & la brea” from his forthcoming project.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 6, 2017 ago
    Taylor Swift, Reputation © Big Machine
    Music

    Taylor Swift, Call It What You Want | Track Review 🎵

    Taylor Swift drops one final single, “Call It What You Want,” ahead of her high-anticipated sixth album, ‘Reputation.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 6, 2017 ago
    Sam Smith, The Thrill of It All [📷 : Capitol]
    Album 💿

    Sam Smith, The Thrill of it All | Album Review 💿

    Breakout British pop-soul artist Sam Smith makes a solid comeback with his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of it All.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 6, 2017 ago
    meditation
    Music

    Test Your Knowledge: Religiously Skeptical Gems | Quiz

    Test your knowledge: How well do you know the 16 religious skeptical gems from our ‘Religiously Skeptical Gems 2.0’ Playlist? 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 4, 2017 ago
    chilling-songs-about-serial-killers-take-5
    Evergreen

    Chilling Songs About Serial Killers, Take 5 | Playlist 🎧

    Chilling Songs About Serial Killers, Take 5 🎧 presents 15 more songs capturing the horror of serial killers.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 3, 2017 ago

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