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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.
    Big Boi, Boomiverse © Epic
    Music

    Big Boi, ‘In the South’ | Track Review

    Eclectic southern rap vet Big Boi enlists the late Pimp C and Gucci Mane to keep it southern on laid-back banger, ‘In the South.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 14, 2017 ago
    Julia Michaels, Uh Huh © Republic
    Music

    Julia Michaels, ‘Uh Huh’ | Track Review

    Julia Michaels has no issues delivering another compelling single with “Uh Huh,” the playful follow-up to her breakout hit, “Issues.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 14, 2017 ago
    David Guetta, 2U © Def Jam
    Music

    David Guetta Ft. Justin Bieber, ‘2U’ | Track Review

    French DJ extraordinaire David Guetta enlists the more-popular-than-ever pop sensation Justin Bieber for his hot, summer single, “2U.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 14, 2017 ago
    Lorde, Melodrama © Republic
    Music

    Lorde, Perfect Places | Track Review 🎵

    Lorde returns with “Perfect Places,” the third single from her sophomore album, Melodrama.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 14, 2017 ago
    Halsey, hopeless fountain kingdom [📷: Astralwerks]
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | Halsey Takes ‘Hopeless Fountain Kingdom’ To No. 1

    Halsey scores her first no. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with ‘Hopeless Fountain Kingdom.’ “Despacito” remains the song to beat on the Billboard Hot 100.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 13, 2017 ago
    Chuck Berry, Chuck © Dualtone
    Album 💿

    Chuck Berry, Chuck | Album Review 💿

    Late rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry leaves the world a superb gift to the world with his final album, ‘Chuck.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 13, 2017 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, Father John Misty, Migos © Interscope, Sub Pop, 300
    Evergreen

    30 Best Songs of 2017 (So Far) | Year in Review Playlist

    Kendrick Lamar, Father John Misty, and Migos are among the artists responsible for the 30 best songs of 2017 (so far). 

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 12, 2017 ago
    Lorde, 2 Chainz, Nickelback © Republic, Def Jam, Epic
    Columns

    Music Shopping List | Lorde Drops ‘Melodrama’

    Lorde (‘Melodrama’) leads a crop of new releases arriving June 16, 2017.  2 Chainz, Nickelback, Jason Isbell, Big Boi, and Fleet Foxes also drop new LPs.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 12, 2017 ago
    Sia, Free Me © Monkey Puzzle Music
    LGBTQ

    Sia, Free Me | Track Review 🎵

    Sia shines on “Free Me,” a heartfelt, sincere charity single supporting the #endHIV campaign.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 12, 2017 ago
    Katy Perry, Witness [📷: Capitol]
    Album 💿

    Katy Perry, Witness | Album Review 💿

    Pop superstar Katy Perry struggles to find her footing on her 5th studio album, Witness. Sometimes it works, while other times it doesn’t. 

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 12, 2017 ago
    12 Songs That Name-Drop the Rolls-Royce Wraith (2017) [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Rolls-Royce]
    Evergreen

    12 Songs That Name-Drop the Rolls-Royce Wraith | Playlist 🎧

    Rappers have a deep love for a particular foreign – The Rolls Royce Wraith.  This playlist examines 12 songs that reference the luxury coupe.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 9, 2017 ago
    alt-J, Relaxer [📷: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    alt-J, Relaxer | Album Review 💿

    British indie-rock band alt-J returns with an intriguing, if flawed third studio album, ‘Relaxer.’ The band’s eclecticism knows no end on ‘Relaxer.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 8, 2017 ago

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