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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 (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.
    Arcade Fire, Everything Now [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Arcade Fire, ‘Signs of Life’ | Track Review

    Arcade Fire returns with another compelling promo single, “Signs of Life,” ahead of its highly-anticipated fifth studio album, ‘Everything Now.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 4, 2017 ago
    A Most Gruesome Soundtrack to John Wayne Gacy
    Evergreen

    A Most Gruesome Soundtrack to John Wayne Gacy | Playlist

    John Wayne Gacy ranks among the most infamous serial killers ever.  Numerous musicians have written songs depicting his hellishness.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 4, 2017 ago
    Russ, Theres Really a Wolf [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Russ, There’s Really a Wolf | Album Review 💿

    Rapper and singer Russ delivers a promising debut album with ‘There’s Really a Wolf.’ Russ writes, produces, and engineers the album himself.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 4, 2017 ago
    HAIM, Something to Tell You © Columbia
    Columns

    Music Shopping List | HAIM Has ‘Something to Tell You’

    HAIM lays claim to the most notable release arriving on Friday, July 7, 2017: ‘Something to Tell You.’ Otherwise, things are quiet to kick off July 2017.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 3, 2017 ago
    Music

    Future, ‘Pie’ | Track Review

    Ubiquitous southern rapper Future taps Chris Brown for an enjoyable, if incredibly shallow, sexually-charged new single, “PIE.”

    By the musical hype, 9 years ago
    Rick Ross, Glory of War © Epic
    Music

    Rick Ross, Glory of War | Track Review 🎵

    Rick Ross returns with a familiar sound and overall vibe on “Glory of War,” assisted by soul singer Anthony Hamilton. 

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 3, 2017 ago
    Adam Lambert, Two Fux © Warner Bros
    LGBTQ

    Adam Lambert, Two Fux | Track Review 🎵

    Pop artist and American Idol alum Adam Lambert returns with a captivating, bluntly-titled, new single, ‘Two Fux.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 3, 2017 ago
    Calvin Harris, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Calvin Harris, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 | Album Review 💿

    Scottish DJ and producer Calvin Harris releases the best album of his career with his star-studded ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 3, 2017 ago
    The National, Sleep Well Beast [📷: 4AD]
    Music

    The National, ‘Guilty Party’ | Track Review

    The National Returns with the second single from their seventh album, ‘Sleep Well Beast,’ “Guilty Party.” It’s all about them sad vibes on “Guilty Party.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 30, 2017 ago
    Vince Staples, Big Fish Theory [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Album 💿

    Vince Staples, Big Fish Theory | Album Review 💿

    Up-and-coming, critically-acclaimed rapper Vince Staples returns with a compelling sophomore effort, ‘Big Fish Theory.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 29, 2017 ago
    The-Dream, Summer Body © Roc Nation
    Music

    The-Dream, ‘Summer Body’ | Track Review

    R&B singer/songwriter The-Dream returns with the sexy, summer-ready single, “Summer Body,” featuring Fabolous. 

    By the musical hype, 9 years ago
    Metro Boomin, No Complaints © Republic
    Music

    Metro Boomin, ‘No Complaints’ | Track Review

    Metro Boomin taps rap superstars Offset (of Migos) and Drake for a respectable, new flex joint, “No Complaints.” All in all, the complaints are few.

    By the musical hype, 9 years ago

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