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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.
    Ashanti, Say Less © Written Entertainment
    Music

    Ashanti, ‘Say Less’ | Track Review

    Ashanti returns with attitude on her latest single “Say Less.” She enlists the ever-popular  Ty Dolla $ign and DJ Mustard on the boards.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 15, 2017 ago
    Sam Smith, The Thrill of It All © Capitol
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | Sam Smith Enjoys ‘The Thrill of’ No. 1

    What’s the chart scoop this week? Sam Smith debuts robustly at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with his sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of it All.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 15, 2017 ago
    Mad Innuendo, 2015 and Beyond
    Evergreen

    Mad Innuendo, 2015 and Beyond | Playlist 🎧

    Mad innuendo. Sex. 2015 and beyond. That’s about the size of this playlist, which finds artists showcasing their sexy sides… musically.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 14, 2017 ago
    T-Pain, Textin' My Ex © RCA
    Music

    T-Pain, ‘Textin’ My Ex’ | Track Review

    After a relatively quiet career in the ‘10s, T-Pain returns to his glory days on single “Textin’ My Ex.” He’s assisted by Tiffany Evans.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 14, 2017 ago
    Owl City, Cinematic © Owl City
    Music

    Owl City, ‘All My Friends’ | Track Review

    Owl City falls way, WAY short on “All My Friends,” the quirky, schmaltzy promo single for his forthcoming album, ‘Cinematic.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 14, 2017 ago
    Bright: The Album © Atlantic
    Music

    Bastille, ‘World Gone Mad’ | Track Review

    Dan Smith and Bastille returns with “World Gone Mad,” an intriguing promo single from ‘Bright: The Album’, the soundtrack to the Netflix film.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 14, 2017 ago
    Andy Grammer, The Good Parts © BMG Rights Management
    Music

    Andy Grammer, ‘Give Love’ | Track Review

    Andy Grammer keeps things positive and uplifting on “Give Love,” a promo single from his third studio album, ‘The Good Parts.’ LunchMoney Lewis assists.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 14, 2017 ago
    AWOLNATION, Here Come the Runts © Red Bull
    Music

    AWOLNATION, Seven Sticks of Dynamite | Track Review

    Aaron Bruno and AWOLNATION drop a gem with “Seven Sticks of Dynamite,” the second single from their forthcoming third album, ‘Here Come the Runts.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 14, 2017 ago
    Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, The Rest of Our Life © Sony Nashville
    Columns

    Music Shopping List | Tim McGraw & Faith Hill

    Tim McGraw & Faith Hill are the talk of this week’s music shopping list, releasing their highly-anticipated collaborative album, ‘The Rest of Our Life.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 13, 2017 ago
    Keith Urban, Female © Capitol
    Music

    Keith Urban, ‘Female’ | Track Review

    Keith Urban returns with a thoughtful, uplifting, and timely, new single, “Female.” “Female” celebrates the value of women.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 13, 2017 ago
    Vance Joy, Nation of Two [📷: : Atlantic]
    Music

    Vance Joy, ‘Like Gold’ | Track Review

    Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy delivers a thoughtful single, “Like Gold,” which finds him reminiscing on a past relationship.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 13, 2017 ago
    Rich Chigga, Crisis © 88rising / EMPIRE
    Music

    Rich Brian, Crisis | Track Review 🎵

    Ascending 18-year old rapper Rich Chigga continues on his upward trajectory on single “Crisis,” assisted by 21 Savage.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 13, 2017 ago

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