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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.
    10-20-2017 New Releases
    Columns

    Music Shopping List | Niall Horan Launches With a ‘Flicker’

    Niall Horan is the one to beat on this edition of the Music Shopping List, examining new releases available beginning Friday, October 20.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago
    Lil Peep, Avoid © Lil Peep
    LGBTQ

    Lil Peep, ‘Avoid’ | Track Review

    Lil Peep returns with a new single, “Avoid,” assisted by Wicca Phase Springs Eternal and DØVES. The results are very emo, and ‘meh’ at best.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago
    Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Chris Brown, ‘High End’ | Track Review

    Chris Brown, assisted by Future and Young Thug, drop ‘more of the same’ cockiness, over-confidence, and materialism on single, “High End.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago
    Keyshia Cole, 11:11 Reset © Epic
    Music

    Keyshia Cole, ‘Vault’ | Track Review

    Keyshia Cole delivers a poise, respectable vocal performance on “Vault,” a teaser track from her seventh studio album, ’11:11 Reset.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago
    Walk the Moon, What if Nothing © RCA
    LGBTQ

    Walk the Moon, Headphones | Track Review 🎵

    Ohio alternative band Walk the Moon returns with “Headphones,” the second single from their highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘What If Nothing.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago
    blackbear, cybersex © interscope
    Music

    blackbear, ‘playboy shit’ | Track Review

    Blackbear flexes on his cocky and confident new single, “playboy shit.”  He’s assisted by lil aaron.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago
    Louis Tomlinson, Just Like You [📷: Syco / Sony]
    Music

    Louis Tomlinson, ‘Just Like You’ | Track Review

    Louis Tomlinson returns with his second single as a solo artist and first solo single, “Just Like You.” He showcases both potential and areas for growth.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago
    P!nk, Beautiful Trauma [📷: RCA]
    Album 💿

    P!nk, Beautiful Trauma | Album Review 💿

    P!nk returns with a consistent, enjoyable, seventh studio album, ‘Beautiful Trauma.’ Beautiful Trauma arrives after a five-year hiatus.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago
    Morbid Causes of Death Songs
    Evergreen

    Simply Morbid: 16 Songs Referencing Various Causes of Death | Playlist

    The 16 Songs that grace “Simply Morbid: 16 Songs Referencing Various Causes of Death” reference various causes of death.  This is a morbid playlist for sure.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 13, 2017 ago
    Zak Abel, Only When We're Naked © Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Zak Abel, Only When We’re Naked | Album Review 💿

    English pop singer Zak Abel shines on his full-length debut album, ‘Only When We’re Naked.’ His best attribute is his voice.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 13, 2017 ago
    Ty Dolla $ign, Beach House 3 © Atlantic
    Music

    Ty Dolla $ign, ‘Ex’ | Track Review

    On “Ex,” his latest single from Beach House 3 (arriving October 27), Ty Dolla $ign states he will not be coming home to his main chick tonight.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 12, 2017 ago
    Big K.R.I.T., 4eva is a Mighty Long Time © BMG Rights Management
    Music

    Big K.R.I.T., ‘Keep the devil Off’ | Track Review

    Big K.R.I.T. denounces Satan on “Keep the Devil Off,” the electrifying second single from his third studio album, ‘4eva Is a Mighty Long Time.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 12, 2017 ago

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