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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.
    PRETTYMUCH, No More © Syco
    Music

    PRETTYMUCH, ‘No More’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming American boy band PRETTYMUCH enlist French Montana for the assist on their latest single, “No More.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 5, 2017 ago
    Chris Stapleton, From a Room: Volume 2 © Mercury
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    Chris Stapleton, From a Room: Volume 2 | Album Review 💿

    Ever-consistent and ever-compelling, country music standout Chris Stapleton returns with another superb album with ‘From a Room: Volume 2.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 5, 2017 ago
    New Music, 12-8-2017 © Capitol Nashville, Atlantic, Monument, Columbia
    Columns

    Music Shopping List | Luke Bryan Reveals ‘What Makes You Country’

    Luke Bryan leads this week’s Music Shopping List with his highly anticipated sixth studio album, ‘What Makes You Country.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2017 ago
    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Soul of a Woman © Daptone
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    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Soul of a Woman | Album Review

    ‘Soul of a Woman’ is a fitting ‘final act’ for soul-revivalist collective Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, following the passing of Jones in 2016.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2017 ago
    Bright: The Album © Atlantic
    Music

    Logic & Rag’n’Bone Man, ‘Broken People’ | Track Review

    “Broken People,” the fourth single issued in advance of soundtrack ‘Bright: The Album,’ pairs Grammy-nominated rapper Logic and Rag’N’Bone Man.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2017 ago
    K. Michelle, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know © Atlantic
    Music

    K. Michelle, ‘Kim K’ | Track Review

    In advance of the release of ‘Kimberly: The People I Used to Know,’ K. Michelle releases a gimmicky, but thought-provoking single, “Kim K.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2017 ago
    G-Eazy, The Beautiful & Damned © RCA
    Music

    G-Eazy & Halsey, ‘Him & I’ | Track Review

    G-Eazy and Halsey join forces for “Him & I,” the fifth single issued in advance of his ‘The Beautiful & Damned.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2017 ago
    Louis Tomlinson, Miss You © Sony
    Music

    Louis Tomlinson, ‘Miss You’ | Track Review

    Louis Tomlinson, the final One Direction member to go solo, ‘brings the heat’ on his energetic, third solo single, “Miss You.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2017 ago
    Ed Sheeran, Perfect © Atlantic
    Music

    Ed Sheeran, ‘Perfect’ | Track Review

    Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé make ‘sweet music together’ on the duet version of Sheeran’s sincere, thoughtful, hit single, “Perfect.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2017 ago
    miguel-war-and-leisure-rca-1
    Album 💿

    Miguel, War & Leisure | Album Review 💿

    R&B standout Miguel delivers another sensational, sensual effort on his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, War & Leisure.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2017 ago
    The Worst Songs of 2017 - The Musical Hype
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    The Worst Songs of 2017 | Year in Review

    Jake Paul, Owl City, and CupcakKe top the list of the 20 worst songs of 2017. They’re joined by Hopsin, Jacob Sartorius, and Lil Yachty among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 1, 2017 ago
    Safeguard, I'm a Stranger to Myself © Wilhelm
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    Safeguard, I’m A Stranger To Myself (EP) | Album Review

    Up-and-coming, five-piece, UK pop-punk collective Safeguard delivers on their second EP of 2017, ‘I’m a Stranger to Myself.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 1, 2017 ago

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