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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.
    Secular Songs About Prayer
    Evergreen

    5 Secular Songs About Prayer | Mini Playlist

    Whether you’re religious or not, the praying type or not, check out these five ‘secular’ songs (all from 2017) about prayer.  Let the church say yes!

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 2, 2017 ago
    N.E.R.D., Lemon © Columbia
    Music

    N.E.R.D, Lemon | Track Review 🎵

    N.E.R.D. makes a comeback with a bizarre new single, “Lemon.”  Pharrell Williams and company enlist Rihanna for the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 2, 2017 ago
    Ty Dolla $ign, Beach House 3 © Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Ty Dolla $ign, Beach House 3 | Album Review

    Ty Dolla $ign returns with his sophomore album, ‘Beach House 3,’ which ends up being better than expected.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 1, 2017 ago
    Evergreen

    8 Songs Where Women Were Empowered in 2017 | Playlist

    Although geared for the women, our ‘8 Songs Where Women Were Empowered in 2017’ playlist has something for everybody to be ‘empowered’ about.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 1, 2017 ago
    Music

    Jeezy, ‘Bottles Up’ | Track Review

    More than a decade into his career, Jeezy continues to bring the heat on his latest single, “Bottles Up,” featuring Puff Daddy.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 1, 2017 ago
    Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon [📷: RCA]
    Album 💿

    Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon | Album Review

    Chris Brown has some moments on ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon.’ The problem is, you have to sort through an exhaustive, overstuffed album to find them.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 1, 2017 ago
    Migos, MotorSport © Motown
    Music

    Migos, ‘Motor Sport’ | Track Review

    Migos return with a solid, luxurious, flex track with “Motor Sport.” They enlist two female rappers for the assist – Nicki Minaj and Cardi B.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 1, 2017 ago
    Niall Horan, Flicker [📷: Capitol]
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | Niall Horan No. 1 on the Billboard 200

    What’s the chart scoop? On the Billboard Charts dated November 11, 2017, Niall Horan launches at no. 1 with his debut album, ‘Flicker.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 1, 2017 ago
    Religiously Skeptical Gems 2.0
    Evergreen

    Religiously Skeptical Gems 2.0 | Playlist

    There are numerous songs written about religion that aren’t gospel or CCM songs. Here are 16 religiously skeptical gems by secular artists.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 31, 2017 ago
    Ballads From 2017 That’ll Give You Those Feels, Vol. 2
    Evergreen

    Ballads From 2017 That’ll Give You Those Feels, Vol. 2 | Playlist

    Need a good ballad in your life to give you those ‘feels,’ we have 10 of them on our ‘Ballads from 2017 That’ll Give You Those Feels’ playlist – Vol. 2.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 31, 2017 ago
    Franz Ferdinand, Always Ascending © Domino
    Music

    Franz Ferdinand, ‘Always Ascending’ | Track Review

    Franz Ferdinand returns with an enigmatic, quirky comeback single, “Always Ascending,” the title-track from fifth studio album arriving in 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 31, 2017 ago
    Chris Stapleton, From a Room: Volume 2 © Mercury
    Music

    Chris Stapleton, ‘Millionaire’ | Track Review

    Chris Stapleton returns with his second album of 2017, ‘From a Room: Volume 2.’ “Millionaire,” a Kevin Welch cover, serves as the promo single.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 31, 2017 ago

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