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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.
    Chris Stapleton, From a Room: Volume 1 © Mercury
    Album 💿

    Chris Stapleton, From a Room: Volume 1 | Album Review 💿

    Chris Stapleton remains consistent on his sophomore album, From a Room: Volume 1. It’s a brief affair, but superbly executed.

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

    Music Shopping List: Harry Styles’, ‘Harry Styles’ Leads the Charge

    Harry Styles leads the music shopping list this week, which includes new albums from Paramore, Zac Brown Band, and Machine Gun Kelly.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 8, 2017 ago
    Logic, Everybody [📷: Def Jam]
    Album 💿

    Logic, Everybody | Album Review 💿

    Logic continues to deliver the heat on his third studio album, ‘Everybody.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 8, 2017 ago
    JOEY-A, JUiCE © JOEY-A
    Music

    JOEY-A, JUiCE | Track Review 🎵

    Following his sexy debut single “PARiS,” Cleveland-bred musician JOEY-A returns with a second, equally sexy single, “JUiCE.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 5, 2017 ago
    Harry Styles [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Harry Styles, Sweet Creature | Track Review 🎵

    Harry Styles returns with a second single, “Sweet Creature,” ahead of his debut album, ‘Harry Styles.’ “Sweet Creature” falls short of “Sign of the Times.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 4, 2017 ago
    Imagine Dragons, Evolve [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Imagine Dragons, Thunder | Track Review 🎵

    Imagine Dragons return with their second single of 2017, “Thunder.” “Thunder” gives the band another enjoyable, respectable record.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 4, 2017 ago
    Wale, Shine © Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Wale, Shine | Album Review 💿

    Washington D.C. rapper Wale switches up things on his fifth studio album, ‘Shine.’ By far, Shine is his happiest, most commercial album to date.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 4, 2017 ago
    Gorillaz, Humanz © Parlophone
    Album 💿

    Gorillaz, Humanz | Album Review 💿

    Alternative virtual band Gorillaz returns with an ambitious and quirky, yet enjoyable fifth studio album, ‘Humanz.’ ‘Humanz’ is star-studded

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 3, 2017 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. © Interscope
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop: Kendrick Lamar Remains No. 1 on Billboard 200

    Kendrick Lamar (‘DAMN.’) spends a second week at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 while Bruno Mars (“That’s What I Like”) moves to no. 1 on the Hot 100.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 3, 2017 ago
    Fall Out Boy, M A N I A [📷: Island]
    Music

    Fall Out Boy, Young and Menace | Track Review 🎵

    Fall Out Boy returns with the oddest single of its career, “Young and Menace.” “Young and Menace” sets up M A N I A as an adventurous album.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 2, 2017 ago
    Katy Perry, Witness [📷: Capitol]
    Music

    Katy Perry, ‘Bon Appétit | Track Review

    Katy Perry falls short of her typical glory on her sensual, second single, “Bon Appétit.” Despite being assisted by Migos, “Bon Appétit” lacks relevance.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 2, 2017 ago
    Logic, Everybody [📷: Def Jam]
    LGBTQ

    Logic, 1-800-273-8255 | Track Review

    Logic, assisted by Alessia Cara and Khalid, delivers a meaningful message on “1-800-273-8255,” the third single from his third studio album, ‘Everybody.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 2, 2017 ago

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