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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.
    Merciful, Mercy Songs, Vol. 1 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Merciful, Mercy Songs, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧

    “Merciful, Mercy Songs, Vol. 1” features 10 songs with ‘mercy’ in their respective title. Artists gracing this playlist include Shawn Mendes & Kanye West.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 10, 2017 ago
    10-13-2017-new-music-releases
    Columns

    Music Shopping List | P!nk Brings the ‘Beautiful Trauma’

    P!nk (‘Beautiful Trauma’) leads the charge of new albums released on Friday, October 13, 2017. Beck, Gucci Mane, and St. Vincent also get in on the action.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 9, 2017 ago
    Jacob Sartorius, Left Me Hangin' (EP)
    Album 💿

    Jacob Sartorius, Left Me Hangin’ (EP) | Album Review

    Jacob Sartorius, now 15, returns improved on his second EP, Left Me Hangin’. Still, he has plenty of work to do.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 9, 2017 ago
    Maren Morris, Dear Hate © Columbia
    Music

    Maren Morris, ‘Dear Hate’ | Track Review

    Maren Morris responds to the Las Vegas mass shooting thoughtfully on her new single, “Dear Hate.” She’s assisted by Vince Gill.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 9, 2017 ago
    Lin-Manuel Miranda, Almost Like Praying © Atlantic
    Music

    Lin-Manuel Miranda, ‘Almost Like Praying’ | Track Review

    Lin-Manuel Miranda assembles a star-studded cast of Latino artists for Puerto Rico benefit single, “Almost Like Praying.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 9, 2017 ago
    P!nk, Beautiful Trauma [📷: RCA]
    Music

    P!nk, ‘Whatever You Want’ | Track Review

    Pop vet P!nk returns with her third single, “Whatever You Want,” a week ahead of her highly-anticipated, seventh studio album, ‘Beautiful Trauma.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 9, 2017 ago
    Maroon 5, Red Pill Blues [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Maroon 5, ‘Help Me Out’ | Track Review

    Maroon 5 and Julia Michaels combine pop forces for “Help Me Out,” the fourth single from the band’s long-awaited album, ‘Red Pill Blues.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 9, 2017 ago
    Charlie Puth, Voicenotes [📷: Atlantic / Artist Partner Group]
    Music

    Charlie Puth, ‘How Long’ | Track Review

    Artistically, Charlie Puth continues his maturation with the second single off his highly-anticipated sophomore album ‘Voicenotes,’ “How Long.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 9, 2017 ago
    Sam Smith, The Thrill of It All © Capitol
    LGBTQ

    Sam Smith, ‘Pray’ | Track Review

    Upon announcement of his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of It All,’ Pop sensation Sam Smith drops a heartfelt second single, “Pray.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 9, 2017 ago
    Marilyn Manson, Heaven Upside Down [📷: Loma Vista]
    Album 💿

    Marilyn Manson, Heaven Upside Down | Album Review 💿

    Marilyn Manson is charged up to nth degree on their tenth studio album, ‘Heaven Upside Down.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 9, 2017 ago
    DRAM, ILL NANA © EMPIRE
    Music

    DRAM, ILL NANA | Track Review 🎵

    DRAM returns with another exuberant new single, “ILL NANA,” assisted by Trippie Redd.  Unfortunately, “Broccoli” it is not.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 6, 2017 ago
    Majid Jordan, The Space Between [📷: OVO/Warner Bros.]
    Music

    Majid Jordan, My Imagination | Track Review 🎵

    Toronto duo Majid Jordan returns with “My Imagination,” a single from their sophomore album, The Space Between.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 5, 2017 ago

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