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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.
    Drake, Signs, Single, © Young Money/Cash Money
    Music

    Drake, ‘Signs’ | Track Review

    Ever-ubiquitous, Canadian rapper and singer Drake returns with more new music in 2017, this time in the form of single, “Signs.”

    By the musical hype, 9 years ago
    Lorde, Melodrama © Republic
    Music

    The Chart Scoop | Lorde Brings the ‘Melodrama’ at No. 1

    Lorde sees her sophomore album, Melodrama, debut at no. 1 on the Billboard 200.  “Despacito” spends a seventh week at no. 1 on the Hot 100.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 28, 2017 ago
    Macabre, Dahmer [
    Evergreen

    An Eerie Soundtrack to Jeffrey Dahmer | Playlist

    Jeffrey Dahmer ranks among the most infamous serial killers ever.  Numerous musicians have written songs depicting his hellishness.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 27, 2017 ago
    DJ Khaled, Grateful [📷: Epic
    Album 💿

    DJ Khaled, Grateful | Album Review 💿

    DJ Khaled returns with the most star-studded album of his career with ‘Grateful.’ At nearly 90 minutes, it’s jam-packed with hits.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 27, 2017 ago
    Calvin Harris, Superfruit, Washed Out, TLC, Stone Sour, ZZ Ward © Columbia, RCA, Stones Throw, 852 Musiq, Roadrunner, Hollywood
    Columns

    Music Shopping List | Calvin Harris Adds Some ‘Funk’

    In the final music release date in June, Friday, June 30, new albums arrive courtesy of Calvin Harris, Superfruit, and Washed Out among others.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 26, 2017 ago
    Foo Fighters, Concrete and Gold © RCA
    Music

    Foo Fighters, ‘Run’ | Track Review

    Rock darlings Foo Fighters return with energetic new single “Run,” which serves as the promo for upcoming album, ‘Concrete and Gold.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 26, 2017 ago
    Fall Out Boy, M A N I A [📷: Island]
    Music

    Fall Out Boy, ‘Champion’ | Track Review

    Following the disastrous “Young and Menace,” Fall Out Boy returns with a respectable single, “Champion,” redirecting the promo campaign for ‘M A N I A.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 26, 2017 ago
    Superfruit, Future Friends Part One © RCA
    LGBTQ

    Superfruit, Bad 4 Us | Track Review 🎵

    Superfruit – Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying of Pentatonix – release their debut single, “Bad 4 Us,” serving as the promo for ‘Future Friends – Part One.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 26, 2017 ago
    Imagine Dragons, Evolve [📷: Interscope]
    Album 💿

    Imagine Dragons, Evolve | Album Review 💿

    Nevada, alternative rock collective Imagine Dragons returns with its third studio album, ‘Evolve.’ The question is, did they indeed evolve?  

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 26, 2017 ago
    SZA, Z © Top Dawg
    Album 💿

    SZA, Z | Album Review

    SZA leaves a superb first impression on her full-length debut album ‘Z.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 24, 2017 ago
    SZA, Ctrl [📷: RCA]
    Album 💿

    SZA, Ctrl | Album Review 💿

    Alternative R&B artist SZA returns with an intriguing, major label debut, ‘Ctrl.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 24, 2017 ago
    Fleet Foxes, Crack-Up [📷: Nonesuch]
    Album 💿

    Fleet Foxes, Crack-Up | Album Review 💿

    Indie rock band Fleet Foxes return with a demanding, yet rewarding comeback album, ‘Crack-Up,’ following a six-year hiatus.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 22, 2017 ago

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