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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.
    Rich Chigga, Glow Like Dat © 88rising / EMPIRE
    Music

    Rich Brian, ‘Glow Like Dat’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming Indonesian teen rapper Rich Chigga returns with a new, kinder, gentler single, “Glow Like Dat,” tackling an ex.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2017 ago
    Luke James, Drip © Island
    Music

    Luke James, ‘Drip’ | Track Review

    Following a three-year hiatus, urban contemporary up-and-comer Luke James returns with a soulful, sensual new single, “Drip.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2017 ago
    Chase Bryant, Hell If I Know © Red Bow
    Music

    Chase Bryant, ‘Hell If I Know’ | Track Review

    Country artist Chase Bryant delivers a well-rounded, enjoyable new single with the nonchalant, “Hell If I Know.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2017 ago
    Thomas Rhett, Life Changes [📷: Big Machine]
    Music

    Thomas Rhett, ‘Grave’ | Track Review

    On the uplifting fourth single, “Grave,” from his third album, ‘Life Changes,’ Thomas Rhett fires up his country fan base. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2017 ago
    Kesha, Rainbow © Kemosabe
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | Kesha Takes ‘Rainbow’ to No. 1

    What’s the chart scoop this week? Kesha earns her second no. 1 album with ‘Rainbow,’ while “Despacito” scores a rare 15th week at no. 1 on the Hot 100.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2017 ago
    Evergreen

    Songs About Mass Murderers, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧

    Move over you twisted serial killers.  The equally, if not more disturbing mass murderers are the subject of our latest, criminally insane playlist. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2017 ago
    The War on Drugs, A Deeper Understanding © Atlantic
    Music

    The War on Drugs, ‘Up All Night’ | Track Review

    The War on Drugs release on final single, “Up All Night,” in advance of their highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘A Deeper Understanding.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2017 ago
    MUTEMATH, Play Dead © Wojtek
    Music

    MUTEMATH, ‘War’ | Track Review

    Alternative rock band MUTEMATH compels on “War,” the third single from their fifth studio album, ‘Play Dead.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2017 ago
    Death from Above 1979, Outrage! Is Now © Warner Bros
    Music

    Death from Above 1979, ‘Never Swim Alone’ | Track Review

    Death from Above 1979 keeps it short, sweet, and fun on their single “Never Swim Alone,” from their third album, ‘Outrage is Now!’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2017 ago
    Weezer, Pacific Daydream [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Weezer, ‘Mexican Fender’ | Track Review

    Middle-aged hipsters Weezer returns with “Mexican Fender,” a guitar-heavy track that serves as a promo single for ‘Pacific Daydream.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2017 ago
    Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Chris Brown, ‘Questions’ | Track Review

    Despite being the total package, Chris Brown continues to perform below his skill & talent level on “Questions,” the follow-up to “Pills & Automobiles.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2017 ago
    A$AP Ferg, Still Striving [📷: RCA]
    Album 💿

    A$AP Ferg, Still Striving | Album Review

    East coast rapper A$AP Ferg comes back strong with his third studio album, ‘Still Striving.’ One word: bangers.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2017 ago

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