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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.
    Sam Smith, The Thrill of It All © Capitol
    LGBTQ

    Sam Smith, Burning | Track Review 🎵

    Sam Smith continues to ‘bring the goods’ on “Burning,” the third single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of It All.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 31, 2017 ago
    Creatures Playlist
    Evergreen

    Creatures! Ghosts, Monsters, Vampires and Such | Playlist

    Call this playlist the ‘Halloween playlist that’s not really tailored to Halloween.’ Nonetheless, the song titles reference various ‘creatures.’ 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 31, 2017 ago
    Weezer, Pacific Daydream [📷: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Weezer, Pacific Daydream | Album Review 💿

    Weezer, led by the ever-hip Rivers Cuomo, returns with their 11th studio album, ‘Pacific Daydream.’ ‘Pacific Daydream’ marks their fourth album since 2010.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 31, 2017 ago
    New Albums, 11-3-2017
    Columns

    Music Shopping List | Sam Smith Returns With ‘The Thrill of It All’

    November gets off to a fast start thanks to new albums courtesy of Sam Smith, Maroon 5, Kid Rock, and many more. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago
    Token, Little Boy © Token
    Music

    Token, ‘Little Boy’ | Track Review

    Massachusetts rap newcomer Token is ‘turned up to the nth degree’ on the infectious, confident banger, “Little Boy.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago
    MGMT, Little Dark Age © Columbia
    Music

    MGMT, Little Dark Age | Track Review 🎵

    MGMT, comprised of Andrew Vanwyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, returns with a thrilling new single, “Little Dark Age,” following a 4-year hiatus.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago
    Joji, In Tongues © 88rising / Empire
    Music

    Joji, ‘Will He’ | Track Review

    R&B artist Joji drops a compelling, moody gem with “Will He,” the promo single from his debut EP, ‘In Tongues’ (November 3).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago
    Jeezy, Cold Summer © Def Jam
    Music

    Jeezy, ‘Cold Summer’ | Track Review

    Jeezy returns in top-notch form with hard-hitting banger, “Cold Summer.” He’s assisted by Tee Grizzley. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago
    keyshia-cole-ballads
    Evergreen

    The Best Ballad from Each Keyshia Cole Album | Playlist

    R&B artist Keyshia Cole excels at singing, particularly when it comes to ballads.  This playlist of 7 songs, picks the best ballad from each of her albums.  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago
    blackbear, cybersex © interscope
    Music

    blackbear, ‘Up in This’ | Track Review

    For the third consecutive week, rapper, singer and songwriter Blackbear drops a new single. This week, it’s “Up in This,” featuring Tinashé.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago
    Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Chris Brown, ‘Everybody Knows’ | Track Review

    Chris Brown returns with the ‘umpteenth’ teaser track from his double album ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon’ (October 31), “Everybody Knows.”  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago
    Selena Gomez x Marshmello, Wolves © Interscope
    Music

    Selena Gomez x Marshmello, ‘Wolves’ | Track Review

    Selena Gomez and Marshmello join forces for single, “Wolves.” All in all, the collaboration yields enjoyable, positive results. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago

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