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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 (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, 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. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.
    Empire Cast original soundtrack from Season 1 of Empire © Columbia
    Album 💿

    Review: Original Soundtrack from Season 1 of Empire (Deluxe)

    One of the hottest new shows on television, Empire, released its first season soundtrack on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. In the stores for those who still partake of the physical CD, only the standard edition of the album – 11 tracks – was issued. For those who couldn’t be without Read more…

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 11, 2015 ago
    Kelly Clarkson, Piece By Piece © RCA
    Evergreen

    Playlist: 12 Best Kelly Clarkson Songs

    Looking through the albums and examining the hits (prior to ‘Piece By Piece’), here are the 12 best songs by pop superstar Kelly Clarkson.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 5, 2015 ago
    chris-brown-tyga-fan-of-a-fan-the-album-c2a9-rca-cash-money
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    Chris Brown & Tyga Aim Low On ‘Fan Of a Fan The Album’

    “Keeping it as 100” as Chris Brown and Tyga do, The best way to describe ‘Fan of a Fan: The Album’ is “garbage.” It’s misogynistic, simple, and a turn-off.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 4, 2015 ago
    Big Sean, Dark Sky Paradise [📷: Def Jam]
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    Takeaways: Big Sean, ‘Dark Sky Paradise’ 

    After lackadaisical sales for sophomore LP ‘Hall Of Fame’, ‘third time’s charm’ for Big Sean on third LP, ‘Dark Sky Paradise’.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 3, 2015 ago
    Raheem DeVaughn • Love Sex Passion © Entertainment One
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    Raheem DeVaughn Consistent on ‘Love Sex Passion’

    Raheem DeVaughn maintains the utmost consistency on his latest studio album, ‘Love Sex Passion.’ While not game changing, ‘Love Sex Passion’ is sound.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsFebruary 25, 2015 ago
    john-legend-common-glory © paramount
    Evergreen

    Oscar Winners for Best Original Song, 2005 – 2015

    Over the past decade, there’ve been great and puzzling Oscar wins for Original Song. Many losers should’ve been recognized, but favorites don’t always win.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsFebruary 24, 2015 ago
    Drake, If You're Reading This You're Too Late © Cash Money
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    Drake Is In the Zone on ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’

    Drake shocks the world by releasing an unexpected mixtape, ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’. Mixtape or not, Drake is clearly “in the zone.”

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsFebruary 18, 2015 ago
    Father John Misty, I Love You Honeybear [📷: SubPop]
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    Father John Misty, I Love You, Honeybear | Album Review

    Every harmonic progression, orchestration, and musical push feel as if Father John Misty sought nothing short of perfection on I Love You, Honeybear.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsFebruary 17, 2015 ago
    Björk Vulnicura [📷: One Little Independent]
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    Björk, Vulnicura | Album Review 💿

    Icelandic musician Björk’s surprise album ‘Vulnicura’ is sure to make alt-music fans and nerds “giggle like schoolgirls with glee.”

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsFebruary 12, 2015 ago
    George Ezra, Wanted on Voyage © Columbia
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    George Ezra, ‘Wanted On Voyage’ | Album Review

    ‘Wanted On Voyage’ is a fantastic debut album from George Ezra. Unlikely to receive the attention it should stateside, it stands out among winter releases.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsFebruary 11, 2015 ago
    Charlie Wilson, Forever Charlie © RCA
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    Charlie Wilson, Forever Charlie | Album Review 💿

    Charlie Wilson doesn’t reinvent the wheel on Forever Charlie, but flexes his robust, refined vocals on one of his best of the Charlie series.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsFebruary 3, 2015 ago
    Marilyn Manson, The Pale Emperor [📷: Loma Vista]
    Album 💿

    Marilyn Manson, The Pale Emperor | Album Review 💿

    Shock rocker Marilyn Manson keeps the hellish, shock value alive & mephistophelean on his latest album, The Pale Emperor

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 29, 2015 ago

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