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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.
    Demi Lovato, Tell Me You Love Me [📷: Island / Hollywood]
    Music

    Demi Lovato, ‘You Don’t Do It for Me Anymore’ | Track Review

    Demi Lovato continues to slay on “You Don’t Do It for Me Anymore,” the third single released ahead of ‘Tell Me You Love Me.’  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 11, 2017 ago
    Kelly Clarkson, Meaning of Life [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Kelly Clarkson, ‘Love So Soft’ | Track Review

    Kelly Clarkson returns with feisty, throwback record “Love So Soft,” a promo single for her highly-anticipated seventh album, ‘Meaning of Life.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 11, 2017 ago
    Tove Lo, Disco Tits © Universal
    LGBTQ

    Tove Lo, ‘Disco Tits’ | Track Review

    Swedish pop star Tove Lo returns with an infectious, sexually-charged gem in “Disco Tits,” the promo single for her third studio album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 11, 2017 ago
    Sam Smith, The Thrill of It All © Capitol
    LGBTQ

    Sam Smith, ‘Too Good at Goodbyes’ | Track Review

    After a three-year hiatus, British pop-R&B artist Sam Smith returns sad, yet inspired on his new single, “Too Good at Goodbyes.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 11, 2017 ago
    Thomas Rhett, Life Changes [📷: Big Machine]
    Album 💿

    Thomas Rhett, Life Changes | Album Review

    Thomas Rhett puts together an enjoyable, well-rounded effort on this third album, ‘Life Changes.’ ‘Life Changes’ represents the new generation of country.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 11, 2017 ago
    12 Paraphilic, Fetish Songs [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    12 Paraphilic, Fetish Songs | Playlist 🎧

    The 12 selected songs on the ‘12 Paraphilic, Fetish Songs Playlist’ all have a sexual component linked with a paraphilia.

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

    Weezer, ‘Feels Like Summer’ | Track Review

    Hipsters Weezer returns with “Feels Like Summer,” an uncharacteristic, modern-pop track that served as the early promo single for ‘Pacific Daydream.’  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 7, 2017 ago
    ODESZA, A Moment Apart © Counter
    Music

    ODESZA, ‘Corners of the Earth’ | Track Review

    Electronic duo ODESZA drop an ambient, glorious single with “Corners of the Earth,” featuring RY X, one of five singles from sophomore LP, ‘A Moment Apart.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 7, 2017 ago
    Beats Studio Wireless Over Ear Headphone (Gloss Black)
    Music

    Beats Studio Wireless Headphones | Music Tech Review

    Apple continues to earn my hard-earned money as I purchase yet another set of Beats headphones.  This time, it’s the outgoing Beats Studio Wireless model.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 7, 2017 ago
    The Chart Scoop: Taylor Swift & Lil Uzi Vert © Big Machine / Atlantic
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | Taylor Swift Ascends to No. 1 on Hot 100

    Lil Uzi Vert takes Luv is Rage 2 to no. 1 on the Billboard 200.  Meanwhile on the Hot 100, Taylor Swift ascends to no. 1 with “Look What You Made Me Do.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 6, 2017 ago
    Musiq Soulchild, Feel the Real © Entertainment One
    Music

    Musiq Soulchild, ‘Humble Pie’ | Track Review

    Musiq Soulchild continues to bring consistency to the R&B game with “Humble Pie,” a promo single from his latest album, ‘Feel the Real.’

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Frank Ocean, Provider © Blonded
    Music

    Frank Ocean, Provider | Track Review 🎵

    Frank Ocean continues to show the world he ‘beats to his own drummer’ on his latest single, “Provider.” It’s a unique, if scattered listen.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 6, 2017 ago

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