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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.
    Ledisi, Let Love Rule © Verve
    Music

    Ledisi, ‘Add to Me’ | Track Review

    Ledisi adds to her rich collection of soulful hits with “Add to Me,” the second single from her sixth major label album, ‘Let Love Rule.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 8, 2017 ago
    The Killers, Wonderful Wonderful © Island
    Music

    The Killers, Run for Cover | Track Review 🎵

    The Killers step up their game on “Run for Cover,” the second single from their highly-anticipated comeback album, ‘Wonderful Wonderful.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 8, 2017 ago
    Camila Cabello,Havana © Sony
    Music

    Camila Cabello, ‘Havana’ | Track Review

    Camila Cabello continues to grow as a solo artist on single, “Havana,” assisted by the always interesting Young Thug.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 8, 2017 ago
    Camila Cabello, OMG © Sony
    Music

    Camila Cabello, OMG | Track Review 🎵

    While Camila Cabello still has work to do to become a compelling solo artist, she takes a step in the right direction with “OMG” (Ft. Quavo).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 8, 2017 ago
    Andy Mineo and Wordsplayed Present Magic & Bird [📷: Reach]
    Album 💿

    Andy Mineo & Wordsplayed, Magic & Bird | Album Review

    Christian rappers Andy Mineo and Wordsplayed deliver an enjoyable, collaborative mixtape on ‘Magic & Bird.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 8, 2017 ago
    August 11, 2017 music releases
    Music

    Music Shopping List | Kesha Returns With ‘Rainbow’

    Kesha lays claim to the biggest album arriving August 11, 2017 ‘Rainbow.’ Avicii, Bebe Rexha, and Lindsay Ell also drop new music.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 7, 2017 ago
    A$AP Ferg, Still Striving [📷: RCA]
    Music

    A$AP Ferg, ‘East Coast Remix’ | Track Review

    Ahead of his third studio album, Still Striving, A$AP Ferg drops a star-studded banger with his “East Coast Remix.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 7, 2017 ago
    Cassie, Love a Loser © Epic
    Music

    Cassie, ‘Love a Loser’ | Track Review

    Cassie returns with her comeback single, “Love a Loser.” The “Me & U” hit-maker is assisted by Bay area rapper G-Eazy.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 7, 2017 ago
    Kesha, Rainbow © Kemosabe
    LGBTQ

    Kesha, Hymn | Track Review 🎵

    On her fourth single “Hymn,” Kesha offers up a “hymn for the hymn-less.”  “Hymn” is uplifting, much like other releases hailing form Rainbow.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 7, 2017 ago
    A Twisted Soundtrack for Ed Gein
    Evergreen

    A Twisted Soundtrack for Ed Gein: Butcher of Plainfield | Playlist

    Ed Gein was another one of those terrible serial killers. Here, we’ve compiled 13 songs that make up a Twisted Soundtrack for the Butcher of Plainfield.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 7, 2017 ago
    Skrillex, Would You Ever © Atlantic
    Music

    Skrillex, ‘Would You Ever’ | Track Review

    On “Would You Ever,” Skrillex, assisted by Poo Bear, falls short of his usual EDM glory.  At best, “Would You Ever” sounds ordinary. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 4, 2017 ago
    Cardi B, Bodak Yellow © Atlantic
    Music

    Cardi B, ‘Bodak Yellow’ | Track Review

    Rap newcomer Cardi B scores a breakout hit with the uniquely titled “Bodak Yellow.” There’s no shortage of confidence on “Bodak Yellow.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 4, 2017 ago

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