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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.
    Lil Yachty, Teenage Emotions © Capitol / Motown
    Music

    Lil Yachty, X Men | Track Review 🎵

    “X Men,” the fourth single from ‘Teenage Emotions’ marks an improvement from newbie Lil Yachty, but still falls short of the glory.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 23, 2017 ago
    Bleachers, Gone Now © RCA
    Music

    Bleachers, Everybody Lost Somebody | Track Review 🎵

    Bleachers continues to build the anticipation for their sophomore album, Gone Now with its third single, “Everybody Lost Somebody.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 23, 2017 ago
    Rich Chigga, Gospel © 88rising/EMPIRE
    Music

    Rich Brian, Keith Ape & XXXTENTACION, Gospel | Track Review 🎵

    Indonesian rapper Rich Chigga, South Korean rapper Keith Ape, and Floridian rapper XXXTentacion drop a malicious, hellish sounding banger in “Gospel.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 23, 2017 ago
    Shakira, El Dorado © Sony
    Columns

    Music Shopping List | Shakira Returns With ‘El Dorado’

    In a quiet new music release week, Shakira and Lil Yachty are the biggest artists releasing new albums on Friday, May 26, 2017.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 22, 2017 ago
    Katy Perry, Witness [📷: Capitol]
    Music

    Katy Perry, Swish Swish | Track Review 🎵

    Katy Perry continues to search for momentum leading into her 5th LP, Witness. Unfortunately, “Swish Swish,” Ft. Nicki Minaj, falls short.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 22, 2017 ago
    Camila Cabello, Crying in the Club © Epic
    Music

    Camila Cabello, Crying in the Club | Track Review

    Ex Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello releases her debut solo single, “Crying in the Club.” While respectable, the single ultimately underwhelms.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 22, 2017 ago
    Liam Payne, Strip That Down © Capitol
    Music

    Liam Payne, Strip That Down | Track Review 🎵

    Liam Payne joins the One Direction solo movement with his sexy debut single, “Strip That Down,” featuring Quavo of Migos.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 22, 2017 ago
    Chris Young, Losing Sleep © RCA
    Music

    Chris Young, Losing Sleep | Track Review 🎵

    Chris Young showcases his sensual side on ‘Losing Sleep.’ Even so, the country star keeps it classy.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 19, 2017 ago
    Selena Gomez, Bad Liar © Interscope
    Music

    Selena Gomez, Bad Liar | Track Review 🎵

    Selena Gomez returns with a polarizing new single, “Bad Liar.” It has both its flaws and its moments.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 19, 2017 ago
    Paramore, After Laughter [📷: Fueled By Ramen]
    Album 💿

    Paramore, After Laughter | Album Review 💿

    Paramore returns with an ambitious, energetic fifth studio album, ‘After Laughter.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 19, 2017 ago
    Machine Gun Kelly, bloom [📷: Bad Boy/Interscope]
    Album 💿

    Machine Gun Kelly, bloom | Album Review 💿

    Machine Gun Kelly delivers an enjoyable third album with ‘bloom,’ balancing tougher rhymes and kinder, gentler pop-rapping.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 17, 2017 ago
    Logic, Everybody [📷: Def Jam]
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | Logic Takes ‘Everybody’ to No. 1

    Logic debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with ‘Everybody.’ Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber rise to no. 1 on the Hot 100 with “Despacito.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 17, 2017 ago

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