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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.
    Rachel Platten, Waves © Columbia
    Music

    Rachel Platten, ‘Perfect for You’ | Track Review

    After the so-so “Broken Glass,” Rachel Platten steps up her game on “Perfect for You,” the second single from her forthcoming album, ‘Waves.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 12, 2017 ago
    Vivian Green, VGVI © Make Noise
    Album 💿

    Vivian Green, VGVI | Album Review

    R&B singer-songwriter Vivian Green remains consistent and continues to impress on her sixth studio album, ‘VGVI.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 12, 2017 ago
    Lil Pump [📷: Warner]
    Album 💿

    Lil Pump, Lil Pump | Album Review

    Lil Pump represents the ‘SoundCloud rapper’ – for better or for worse.  His self-titled mixtape has its fair share of moments.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 12, 2017 ago
    Chris Young, Losing Sleep © RCA
    Music

    Chris Young, ‘Hangin’ On’ | Track Review

    Chris Young delivers an enjoyable, respectable single with “Hangin’ On,” a promo single from his sixth studio album, ‘Losing Sleep.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 11, 2017 ago
    Aeriel, Be Down © Thelma Jean Ent.
    Music

    Aeriel, ‘Be Down’ | Track Review

    Los Angeles R&B-pop artist Aeriel ‘shines bright like a diamond’ on her new lush, new single, “Be Down,” from her forthcoming EP, ‘Sad Girls Club.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 11, 2017 ago
    Fantasia, Christmas After Midnight [📷: Concord]
    Album 💿

    Fantasia, Christmas After Midnight | Album Review 💿

    Underrated, Grammy-winning R&B standout Fantasia delivers a well-rounded, enjoyable Christmas album with ‘Christmas After Midnight.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 11, 2017 ago
    Gwen Stefani, You Make It Feel Like Christmas © Interscope
    Album 💿

    Gwen Stefani, You Make It Feel Like Christmas | Album Review

    Gwen Stefani rings in the holiday season with a fun, well-rounded Christmas album, ‘You Make It Feel Like Christmas.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 11, 2017 ago
    Grace VanderWaal, Just the Beginning © Columbia
    Music

    Grace VanderWaal, ‘Escape My Mind’ | Track Review

    13-year old Grace VanderWaal drops “Escape My Mind,” the fourth teaser track from her highly-anticipated debut album, Just the Beginning (November 3).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 11, 2017 ago
    Shania Twain, Now © Mercury Nashville
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | Shania Twain Takes ‘Now’ to No. 1

    What’s the chart scoop this week? Shania Twain makes a big comeback with ‘Now,’ which easily debuts at no. 1. “Life’s About to Get Good” for Shania Twain.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 11, 2017 ago
    Rich Chigga, Chaos © 88rising/EMPIRE
    Music

    Rich Brian, Chaos | Track Review 🎵

    Now a grown man at 18 years of age, Rich Brian celebrates, returning with one ‘chaotic’ banger with “Chaos.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 10, 2017 ago
    Songs in the aftermath of tragedy
    Evergreen

    10 Thoughtful Songs Arriving in the Aftermath of Tragedy | Playlist

    Following devastation, some musicians use their gifts to soothe the pain. This playlist examines 10 thoughtful songs arriving in the aftermath of tragedy.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 10, 2017 ago
    Lewis Capaldi, Fade © Capitol
    Music

    Lewis Capaldi, ‘Fade’ | Track Review

    Alternative newcomer Lewis Capaldi showcases incredible potential and talent on single, “Fade.” He’s ‘got next.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 10, 2017 ago

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