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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.
    Grizzly Bear, Painted Ruins [📷: RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Grizzly Bear, Neighbors | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative darlings Grizzly Bear returns strong following a five-year hiatus between albums. “Neighbors” is the fourth single from ‘Painted Ruins.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 17, 2017 ago
    Lil Peep, Come Over When You're Sober Pt. 1 [📷: Lil Peep]
    LGBTQ

    Lil Peep, The Brightside | Track Review 🎵

    Keeping things interesting, hip-hop newcomer drops Lil Peep drops “The Brightside” from forthcoming project, ‘Come over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 17, 2017 ago
    Grizzly Bear, Painted Ruins [📷: RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Grizzly Bear, Three Rings | Track Review

    Grizzly Bear delivers another winning single with “Three Rings,” ahead of their long-awaited comeback album, ‘Painted Ruins.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 17, 2017 ago
    Lights, Skin & Earth © Warner Bros.
    Music

    Lights, ‘Skydiving’ | Track Review

    Canadian pop artist Lights drops a compelling second single from her forthcoming September 2017 album, Skin & Earth, “Skydiving.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 17, 2017 ago
    Beyond the Hype
    Music

    The Process for Writing Playlists | Beyond the Hype

    How do I write playlists on my site? It’s all about a five-step process my friends.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 17, 2017 ago
    The Weeknd, Reminder (Remix) © Republic
    Music

    The Weeknd, ‘Reminder (Remix)’ | Track Review

    The Weeknd drops an enjoyable remixed version of “Reminder” featuring Young Thug and A$AP Rocky. All in all, the results are positive.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2017 ago
    Fifth Harmony © Epic
    LGBTQ

    Fifth Harmony, Angel | Track Review 🎵

    New-look foursome Fifth Harmony amplify the naughtiness on “Angel,” the second single from their third, self-titled studio album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2017 ago
    A$AP Ferg, Still Striving [📷: RCA]
    Music

    A$AP Ferg, ‘Nasty (Who Dat)’ | Track Review

    A$AP Ferg returns with “Nasty (Who Dat),” the third single from his third album, ‘Still Striving.’ Two of the Migos – Takeoff and Quavo – assist. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2017 ago
    Grizzly Bear, Painted Ruins [📷: RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Grizzly Bear, Four Cypresses | Track Review 🎵

    Cypress trees never sounded better in the hands of alt-darlings Grizzly Bear on “Four Cypresses,” a single from their new album, ‘Painted Ruins.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2017 ago
    The National, Sleep Well Beast [📷: 4AD]
    Music

    The National, Carin at the Liquor Store | Track Review 🎵

    The National drops another gem with “Carin at the Liquor Store,” the third single from album, Sleep Well Beast.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2017 ago
    Brett Eldridge © Atlantic
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | Brett Eldredge Settles for No. 2

    Kendrick Lamar returns to no. 1 on the Billboard 200, while Brett Eldredge settles for no. 2.  Meanwhile, “Despacito” remains no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2017 ago
    Kip Moore, Slowheart © MCA Nashville
    Music

    Kip Moore, ‘More Girls Like You’ | Track Review

    Kip Moore shows that country music needs more artists like him on “More Girls Like You,” a promo single from his third album, ‘Slowheart.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 15, 2017 ago

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