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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.
    Cameron Dallas flaunts his abs in "Boys"
    Music

    Charli XCX, Boys | Track Review 🎵

    Charli XCX has ‘boys’ on her mind on her infectious, fun new single, “Boys.” Sweetening the deal is a music video filled with famous boys.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 31, 2017 ago
    Arcade Fire, Everything Now [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Arcade Fire, Everything Now | Album Review 💿

    Arguably, Canadian alt-rock darlings Arcade Fire deliver their weakest album to date with ‘Everything Now.’ Regardless, it has still has its moments.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 31, 2017 ago
    Meek Mill, Wins and Losses © Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Meek Mill, Wins & Losses | Album Review 💿

    Energetic rapper Meek Mill returns with his third studio album, ‘Wins & Losses.’ More often than not, the ‘wins’ outweigh the ‘losses.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 31, 2017 ago
    Brett Eldridge © Atlantic
    Music

    Brett Eldredge, ‘Somethin’ I’m Good At’ | Track Review

    Illinois’ own Brett Eldredge delivers a fun, infectious single with “Something I’m Good At,” hailing from his third studio album, ‘Brett Eldredge.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 27, 2017 ago
    Shania Twain, Now © Mercury Nashville
    Music

    Shania Twain, ‘Poor Me’ | Track Review

    Canadian country-pop veteran Shania Twain underwhelms on “Poor Me,” the second single from her forthcoming comeback album, ‘Now.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 27, 2017 ago
    Toby Keith, The Bus Songs © Show Dog
    Music

    Toby Keith, S****y Golfer | Track Review

    Country vet Toby Keith turns his bad golf game into a hilariously-charming tongue-n-cheek, novelty country song on “Shitty Golfer.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 27, 2017 ago
    JP Cooper, Raised Under Grey Skies © Island
    Music

    JP Cooper, ‘She’s on My Mind’ | Track Review

    British singer/songwriter JP Cooper delivers a fun, relatable song with “She’s on My Mind,” a promo single from debut LP ‘Raised Under Grey Skies.’

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Tyler, The Creator, Flower Boy [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Tyler, the Creator, Flower Boy | Album Review 💿

    Tyler, the Creator returns with his fourth studio album, ‘Flower Boy.’ Arguably, ‘Flower Boy’ is the rapper’s best work to date.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 26, 2017 ago
    serial-killer-playlist
    Evergreen

    Chilling Songs About Serial Killers, Take 1 | Playlist

    The world is disgusted and fascinated with serial killers and the crimes they commit. Here are 18 Chilling Songs that capture the horror of Serial Killers.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 26, 2017 ago
    French Montana, Jungle Rules [📷: Epic]
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | French Montana Settles for No. 3 on the Billboard 200

    Jay-Z (‘4:44’) spends a second week at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 while French Montana (‘Jungle Rules’) settles for no. 3.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 26, 2017 ago
    X Ambassadors, Ahead of Myself © Interscope
    Music

    X Ambassadors, ‘Ahead of Myself’ | Track Review

    Alternative rock collective X Ambassadors drop “Ahead of Myself,” the fourth single they’ve released in 2017 ahead of their forthcoming album. 

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Bon Iver, 22, A Million [📷: Jagjaguwar]
    Evergreen

    The 12 Most Interesting Album Titles of 2016 | Year in Review

    The Most Interesting Album Titles of 2016 features 12 album titles worth mentioning because they stand out. The albums are categorized alphabetically by artist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 25, 2017 ago

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