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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.
    Imagine Dragons, Evolve [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Imagine Dragons, Whatever It Takes | Track Review 🎵

    Imagine Dragons continue to build a compelling case for their third studio album, ‘Evolve,’ with their third single, “Whatever It Takes.”  

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 16, 2017 ago
    The National, Sleep Well Beast [📷: 4AD]
    Music

    The National, The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness | Track Review 🎵

    The National returns with “The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness,” the promo single for its seventh studio album, Sleep Well Beast.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 16, 2017 ago
    Ledisi, Let Love Rule © Verve
    Music

    Ledisi, High | Track Review 🎵

    R&B diva Ledisi returns with “High,” her first new single since releasing album THE TRUTH (2014).  “High” is both classic and modern.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 16, 2017 ago
    Miley Cyrus, Younger Now [📷: RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Miley Cyrus, Malibu | Track Review 🎵

    Miley Cyrus eschews hip-hop (and urban culture) on her new single, “Malibu.” The most shocking thing about “Malibu” is that it’s NOT shocking.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 15, 2017 ago
    Bryson Tiller, True to Self © RCA
    Music

    Bryson Tiller, Somethin Tells Me | Track Review 🎵

    Louisville rapper and singer Bryson Tiller returns strong on “Somethin Tells Me,” the promo single from his sophomore album, ‘True to Self.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 15, 2017 ago
    Harry Styles [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Harry Styles, Harry Styles | Album Review 💿

    Harry Styles delivers a successful, enjoyable debut album with his highly anticipated, self-titled effort.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 15, 2017 ago
    Linkin Park, One More Light [📷: Warner]
    Columns

    Music Shopping List: Linkin Park Provides ‘One More Light’

    Linkin Park, ‘One More Light,’ leads the charge for new music releases arriving Friday, May 19, 2017. Rascal Flatts and Snoop Dogg also drop new albums.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 15, 2017 ago
    dvsn, Think About Me © OVO, Warner Bros.
    Music

    dvsn, Think About Me | Track Review 🎵

    Canadian alternative R&B duo dvsn – Daniel Daley & Nineteen85 – return respectably with single, “Think About Me.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 11, 2017 ago
    The Vamps, Night & Day © Virgin
    Music

    The Vamps & Matoma, All Night | Track Review 🎵

    British boy band The Vamps and Matoma have a hit on their hands with “All Night,” a single from The Vamps’ upcoming album, ‘Night & Day.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 11, 2017 ago
    Chris Brown, Privacy © RCA
    Music

    Chris Brown, Privacy | Track Review 🎵

    Chris Brown continues to exhibit complacency on single, “Privacy.” “Privacy” comes off as incredibly shallow, lacking any sense of progression artistically.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 10, 2017 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. © Interscope
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | Kendrick Lamar No. 1 For 3rd Straight Week

    Kendrick Lamar (‘DAMN.’) spends a third week at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 while DJ Khaled (“I’m the One”) debuts at no. 1 on the Hot 100.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 10, 2017 ago
    Lil Yachty, Teenage Emotions © Capitol / Motown
    Music

    Lil Yachty, Bring it Back | Track Review 🎵

    Lil Yachty completely misses the mark on “Bring it Back,” the third single released ahead of his debut album, ‘Teenage Emotions.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 9, 2017 ago

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