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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.
    Mali Music, The Transition of Mali © RCA
    Music

    Mali Music, Contradiction | Track Review 🎵

    Mali Music and Jhené Aiko join forces for the compelling duet, “Contradiction.” The duet originally appeared on Chi-Raq soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 31, 2017 ago
    Noah Cyrus, I'm Stuck © RECORDS, LLC
    Music

    Noah Cyrus, I’m Stuck | Track Review 🎵

    Teen-pop artist Noah Cyrus returns with her third career single, “I’m Stuck.” The results are mixed at best.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 31, 2017 ago
    Linkin Park, One More Light [📷: Warner]
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | Linkin Park ‘Light’ up the Billboard 200

    Despite tempered expectations, Linkin Park scored another no. 1 album on Billboard 200 with ‘One More Light.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 31, 2017 ago
    Bleachers, Gone Now © RCA
    Music

    Bleachers, I Miss Those Days | Track Review 🎵

    Bleachers continues to build the anticipation for sophomore album, ‘Gone Now’ with its fourth and final promo single, “I Miss Those Days.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 31, 2017 ago
    Mali Music, The Transition of Mali © RCA
    Music

    Mali Music, ‘Still’ | Track Review

    Throughout the course of “Still,” inspirational R&B artist Mali Music presents the goods, delivering a capable vocal performance and transcendent messaging.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 31, 2017 ago
    A$AP MOB, RAF © RCA
    Music

    A$AP MOB, ‘RAF’ | Track Review

    A$AP MOB returns with a star-studded, flex track, “RAF,” named after Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 30, 2017 ago
    Meek Mill, Wins and Losses © Atlantic
    Music

    Meek Mill, ‘Glow Up’ | Track Review

    Meek Mill kicks off ‘Meek Mill season’ with his new single, “Glow Up.” “Glow Up” is a good turn-up track, but by no means the second coming.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 30, 2017 ago
    Washed Out, Get Lost © Stones Throw
    Music

    Washed Out, ‘Get Lost’ | Track Review

    Washed Out – aka Ernest Greene – returns after a four-year hiatus with a groovy, new single, “Get Lost.” As always, the vibe dominates “Get Lost.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 30, 2017 ago
    Halsey, hopeless fountain kingdom [📷: Astralwerks]
    LGBTQ

    Halsey, ‘Strangers’ | Track Review

    Halsey returns with the third single from her sophomore album ‘hopeless fountain kingdom,’ “Strangers.” She is assisted by Lauren Jauregui (Fifth Harmony).

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 30, 2017 ago
    Mali Music, The Transition of Mali © RCA
    Music

    Mali Music, ‘My Life’ | Track Review

    On his single “My Life,” Mali Music offers another excellent example of a secular song with positive, uplifting, and transcendent messaging.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 30, 2017 ago
    Halsey, hopeless fountain kingdom [📷: Astralwerks]
    Columns

    Music Shopping List | Halsey Returns With ‘hopeless fountain kingdom’

    Halsey (‘hopeless fountain kingdom’) leads a star-studded cast of artists with new albums. All Time Low, Bleachers, and others drop new LPs June 2, 2017.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 29, 2017 ago
    Halsey, hopeless fountain kingdom [📷: Astralwerks]
    LGBTQ

    Halsey, Eyes Closed | Track Review 🎵

    Ahead of ‘hopeless fountain kingdom,’ Halsey returns with a second single, “Eyes Closed.” “Eyes Closed” is ‘good’ at best, not particularly great.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 29, 2017 ago

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