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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.
    HAIM, Something to Tell You © Columbia
    Album 💿

    HAIM, Something to Tell You | Album Review

    Cali sister trio HAIM returns with their highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Something to Tell You.’ Overall, it ends up being a respectable effort.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 13, 2017 ago
    The All-American Rejects, Sweat © Interscope
    Music

    The All-American Rejects, ‘Close Your Eyes’ | Track Review

    The All-American Rejects return after a five-year hiatus with two new singles: “Sweat” and “Close Your Eyes.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 12, 2017 ago
    DJ Khaled, Grateful [📷: Epic
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | DJ Khaled Holds Off Calvin Harris for No. 1

    DJ Khaled spends a second week at no. 1 on the Billboard 200.  He’s so ‘Grateful.’ “Despacito” continues to dominate the Billboard Hot 100.

    By the musical hype, 9 years ago
    Demi Lovato, Tell Me You Love Me [📷: Island / Hollywood]
    LGBTQ

    Demi Lovato, ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ | Track Review

    Underappreciated pop artist Demi Lovato showcases powerhouse vocals and mad attitude on single, “Sorry Not Sorry.” Can you say slay?

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 12, 2017 ago
    Greer, "Satisfied" Music Video Shots © Greer
    Music

    Greer Drops Satisfying Music Video for ‘Satisfy’ | Music Video

    After up-and-coming pop artist Greer delivered a hot single with “Satisfy,” the record fittingly gets a hot, sensually-charged music video.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 12, 2017 ago
    The All-American Rejects, Sweat © Interscope
    Music

    The All-American Rejects, ‘Sweat’ | Track Review

    The All-American Rejects return after a five-year hiatus with two new singles: “Sweat” and “Close Your Eyes.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 12, 2017 ago
    French Montana, Jungle Rules [📷: Epic]
    Music

    French Montana, ‘No Pressure’ | Track Review

    French Montana enlists Future for promo single “No Pressure,” released months ahead of his sophomore album, ‘Jungle Rules.’  

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 11, 2017 ago
    Tyler, The Creator, Flower Boy [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Tyler, the Creator, ‘911 / Mr. Lonely’ | Track Review

    Ahead of his fourth studio album, ‘Flower Boy,’ Tyler, the Creator issued two promo singles: “Who Dat Boy” and “911 / Mr. Lonely.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 11, 2017 ago
    Tyler, The Creator, Flower Boy [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Tyler, the Creator, ‘Who Dat Boy’ | Track Review

    Ahead of his fourth studio album, ‘Flower Boy,’ Tyler, the Creator issued two promo singles: “Who Dat Boy” and “911 / Mr. Lonely.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 11, 2017 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, Father John Misty, Migos © Interscope, Sub Pop, 300
    Evergreen

    Best Songs of 2017 (So Far): Edition 2.0 | Year in Review

    Kendrick Lamar, Father John Misty, and Migos are among the artists responsible for the 60 best songs of 2017 (so far): Edition 2.0.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 11, 2017 ago
    French Montana, Jungle Rules [📷: Epic]
    Music

    French Montana, ‘Bring Dem Things’ | Track Review

    Ahead of his sophomore album Jungle Rules, French Montana, assisted by Pharrell, drops a banger with “Bring Dem Things.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 11, 2017 ago
    French Montana, Coldplay, Kirstin, WizKid © Epic, Parlophone, RCA
    Columns

    Music Shopping List | French Montana Drops ‘Jungle Rules’

    The second music release Friday of July has more to offer than last week, with new projects arriving courtesy of French Montana, Coldplay, and others.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 10, 2017 ago

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