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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.
    ZAYN, Dusk Till Dawn © RCA
    Music

    Zayn, ‘Dusk Till Dawn’ | Track Review

    ZAYN returns with his third single of 2017, “Dust Till Dawn,” featuring Sia. “Dusk” has its moments, but it’s not without flaws.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 13, 2017 ago
    K. Michelle, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know © Atlantic
    Music

    K. Michelle, ‘Birthday’ | Track Review

    Unapologetic R&B singer K. Michelle returns with a new sensually-driven single, “Birthday.” “Birthday” is a gift, just not your traditional gift.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 13, 2017 ago
    Miguel, Shockandawe © RCA
    Music

    Miguel, ‘Shockandawe’ | Track Review

    Miguel has a gem on his hands with metaphorically-driven single, “Shockandawe.” It’s brief, but ultimately, compelling nonetheless.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 13, 2017 ago
    alt-J, Relaxer [📷: Atlantic]
    Evergreen

    How Closely Did You Listen to ‘Relaxer’ By Alt-J | Quiz

    Question: How closely did you listen to ‘Relaxer,’ the third studio album by British indie-rock band Alt-J? Take the quiz and test your knowledge!

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 13, 2017 ago
    The Chart Scoop: LCD Soundsystem, Taylor Swift © Big Machine, Columbia
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | LCD Soundsystem Live ‘American Dream’ at No. 1

    What’s the chart scoop this week? LCD Soundsystem lands its first no. 1 album on the Billboard 200, while Taylor Swift remains no. 1 on the Hot 100.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 13, 2017 ago
    2017 Billboard 200 Quiz © Def Jam, Kemosabe, Columbia, Mercury
    Columns

    Test Your Chart Knowledge of the 2017 Billboard 200 Chart | Quiz

    Have you been following the Billboard 200 All year? See what you’re made of with our random, 15-question quiz.  Are you a “wannabe” or a “real”?

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 12, 2017 ago
    Rostam, Half-Light © Nonesuch
    LGBTQ

    Rostam, Gwan | Track Review 🎵

    Rostam Batmanglij (Rostam) drops a captivating, creative single, “Gwan,” in advance of his Nonesuch debut project, ‘Half-Light.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 12, 2017 ago
    Tank, Savage [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Tank, ‘When We’ | Track Review

    R&B artist Tank brings the ‘bedroom action’ on the sensually-charged “When We,” the second promo single from ‘Savage’ (September 29).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 12, 2017 ago
    Foo Fighters, Concrete and Gold © RCA
    Music

    Foo Fighters, ‘The Line’ | Track Review

    Foo Fighters release “The Line,” the final promo single issued in advance of the highly-anticipated album, ‘Concrete and Gold’ (September 15).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 12, 2017 ago
    U2, You're the Best Thing About Me © Interscope
    Music

    U2, ‘You’re the Best Thing About Me’ | Track Review

    U2 makes a respectable return with exuberant new single, “You’re the Best Thing About Me.” They don’t reinvent the wheel, but certainly meet expectations.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 12, 2017 ago
    Kelly Clarkson, Meaning of Life [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Kelly Clarkson, Move You | Track Review 🎵

    Veteran pop star Kelly Clarkson moves us on “Move You,” a promo single from her highly-anticipated 7th album, ‘Meaning of Life’ (October 27).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 12, 2017 ago
    Can U Guess the Correct Paraphilia by Lyric?
    Evergreen

    Can You Guess the Correct Paraphilia by Lyric? | Quiz

    With the boxes checked off for our paraphilic evergreen-playlist, we add more freakiness with a quiz to test your knowledge of paraphilias? Can you pass?

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 12, 2017 ago

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