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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.
    Prophets of Rage, Prophets of Rage [📷: Concord]
    Music

    Prophets of Rage, ‘Unf**k the World’ | Track Review

    Rock-Rap super-group Prophets of Rage drops the fiery “Unfuck the World,” the promo single from their self-titled debut album.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 6, 2017 ago
    Bryson Tiller, True to Self © RCA
    Music

    The Chart Scoop | Bryson Tiller Debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200

    Bryson Tiller takes ‘True to Self’ to no. 1 on the Billboard 200. Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber remain at no. 1 on the Hot 100 with “Despacito.”

    By the musical hype, 9 years ago
    Mali Music, The Transition of Mali © RCA
    Album 💿

    Mali Music, The Transition of Mali | Album Review 💿

    ‘The Transition of Mali,’ the second secular album by former gospel artist Mali Music, proves to be another respectable, well-rounded affair.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 6, 2017 ago
    Katy Perry, Witness [📷: Capitol]
    Columns

    Music Shopping List | Katy Perry Returns With ‘Witness’

    Katy Perry returns with her 5th studio album, ‘Witness.’ Lady Antebellum, SZA, Rise Against, Phoenix, and AJR drop new albums June 9, 2017.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 5, 2017 ago
    Ansel Elgort, You Can Count on Me [📷: Island]
    Music

    Ansel Elgort, You Can Count on Me | Track Review 🎵

    Ansel Elgort enlists his buddy Logic on pleasing, love-oriented single, “You Can Count on Me.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 5, 2017 ago
    All Time Low, Last Young Renegade © Fueled By Ramen
    Album 💿

    All Time Low, Last Young Renegade | Album Review 💿

    On its seventh album, ‘Last Young Renegade,’ All Time Low embraces a newfound maturity. Although grown up, ‘Renegade’ remains enjoyable.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 5, 2017 ago
    Arcade Fire, Everything Now [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Arcade Fire, ‘Everything Now’ | Track Review

    Alternative rock darlings Arcade Fire return in a big, groovy way with “Everything Now,” the promo single from their upcoming album of the same title.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 5, 2017 ago
    20 Best Albums of 2017 (So Far) © Interscope, Sub Pop, Mercury, Columbia, Blue Note
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    20 Best Albums of 2017 (So Far) | The Musical Hype

    Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Father John Misty (Pure Comedy), and Chris Stapleton (From A Room: Volume 1) lead the list of 20 best albums of 2017 (so far).

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 2, 2017 ago
    Lil Yachty, Teenage Emotions © Capitol / Motown
    Album 💿

    Lil Yachty, Teenage Emotions | Album Review 💿

    Idiosyncratic rapper Lil Yachty drops a wild debut album with Teenage Emotions. Ultimately, it’s a bizarre, messy effort, lacking depth.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 2, 2017 ago
    Bryson Tiller, True to Self © RCA
    Album 💿

    Bryson Tiller, True to Self | Album Review

    Louisville, Kentucky urban artist Bryson Tiller returns with his highly-anticipated sophomore album True to Self. The results are a mixed bag.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 1, 2017 ago
    Muse, Dig Down © Warner Bros
    Music

    Muse, ‘Dig Down’ | Track Review

    British alternative rock band Muse returns with a politically-charged single, “Dig Down.” “Dig Down” offers few answers, but promotes the ‘resist’ movement.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 1, 2017 ago
    Noah Cyrus, Stay Together © RECORDS, LLC
    Music

    Noah Cyrus, ‘Stay Together’ | Track Review

    Noah Cyrus makes preparations to release her debut album, ‘NC-17.’ “Stay Together” marks the second single, following “Make Me (Cry).”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 1, 2017 ago

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