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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.
    NF, Perception [📷: Capitol]
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | NF No. 1 on the Billboard 200

    What’s the Chart Scoop? NF debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200, while Post Malone & 21 Savage ascend to no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 18, 2017 ago
    Keyshia Cole, 11:11 Reset © Epic
    Music

    Keyshia Cole, ‘Incapable’ | Track Review

    Keyshia Cole delivers a respectable vocal performance on “Incapable,” a promo single from her seventh studio album, ’11:11 Reset.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago
    Hunter Hayes, You Should Be Loved © Atlantic
    Music

    Hunter Hayes, ‘You Should Be Loved’ | Track Review

    Louisiana country musician Hunter Hayes, assisted by pop-soul group The Shadowboxers, drop a hot, throwback single with “You Should Be Loved.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago
    Luke Bryan, What Makes You Country © Capitol
    Music

    Luke Bryan, ‘What Makes You Country’ | Track Review

    Following pop-oriented single “Light It Up,” Luke Bryan aims for more traditional fans on “What Makes You Country,” the 2nd single from his forthcoming LP.  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago
    Luke Bryan, What Makes You Country © Capitol
    Music

    Luke Bryan, ‘Light It Up’ | Track Review

    Luke Bryan is infatuated with a lady and obsessed with his phone on “Light it Up,” the promo single from his new album, What Makes You Country (December 8).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago
    Weezer, Pacific Daydream [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Weezer, ‘Weekend Woman’ | Track Review

    Weezer returns with “Weekend Woman,” the fourth teaser track from their album, ‘Pacific Daydream,’ arriving October 27.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago
    AWOLNATION, Passion © Red Bull
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    AWOLNATION, ‘Passion’ | Track Review

    AWOLNATION returns with a ‘passionate’ new single, “Passion.” Have Aaron Bruno and company found the next “Sail”? No, not yet.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago
    The Jack the Ripper Playlist
    Evergreen

    12 Songs About Jack the Ripper | Playlist 🎧

    In our latest true crime playlist, we explore 12 songs written about the infamous, unidentified, British serial killer, Jack the Ripper.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago
    K. Michelle, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know © Atlantic
    Music

    K. Michelle, ‘Make This Song Cry’ | Track Review

    K. Michelle delivers a powerful vocal performance on “Make This Song Cry,” a single from forthcoming album, ‘KIMBERLY: The People I Used to Know.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago
    Yo Gotti, I Still Am © Epic
    Music

    Yo Gotti, ‘Juice’ | Track Review

    After the indisputable success of high-flying record “Rake it Up,” Memphis rapper Yo Gotti falls flat on single, “Juice.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago
    Chris Young, Losing Sleep © RCA
    Music

    Chris Young, ‘Holiday’ | Track Review

    Chris Young drops another winning song with “Holiday,” a teaser track from his sixth studio album, ‘Losing Sleep.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago
    Beck, Colors © Capitol
    Album 💿

    Beck, Colors | Album Review

    Alternative hipster Beck returns with ‘Colors,’ an effort that ends up being the opposite of his previous album, ‘Morning Phase.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago

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