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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.
    jamie-foxx-hollywood-a-story-of-a-dozen-roses © rca
    Album 💿

    Jamie Foxx, Hollywood: Story of a Dozen Roses | Album Review

    ‘Hollywood: Story Of A Dozen Roses,’ the fifth album by Jamie Foxx, is his weakest since breakout sophomore album, ‘Unpredictable.’ 

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 27, 2015 ago
    Twenty One Pilots, Blurryface [📷: Fueled by Ramen]
    Album 💿

    Twenty One Pilots, Blurryface | Album Review

    Eclectic, Ohio alternative band Twenty One Pilots delivers a tour de force on their ambitious second album, ‘Blurryface.’

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 22, 2015 ago
    Tech N9ne, Special Effects © Strange Music
    Album 💿

    Tech N9ne Delivers Eclectic Effort with ‘Special Effects’

    Ultimately, ‘Strange Effects’ is another superb album from Tech N9ne. It’s imperfect, but its pros easily outweigh its cons.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 20, 2015 ago
    Snoop Dogg, BUSH [📷: Columbia]
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    Snoop Dogg, Bush | Album Review 💿

    While veteran West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg hasn’t returned to rapping just yet, chill, funky, R&B LP ‘BUSH’ proves to be satisfying.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 14, 2015 ago
    Britney Spears, Pretty Girls © RCA
    Music

    Track Review: Britney Spears ft. Iggy Azalea, ‘Pretty Girls’

    Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea misfire on single “Pretty Girls.” Some will think it’s “cute” while others will know it’s nothing more than a “Fancy” retread.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 8, 2015 ago
    Ciara, Jackie © Epic
    Evergreen

    Rank Up, Rank Down: Ciara Albums, 2004 – 2015

    With more than a decade under her belt, Ciara has released six albums spanning 2004 to 2015. Which albums are “the cat’s meow” and which ones are blasé?

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 7, 2015 ago
    Evergreen

    10 Emotionally Overwhelming Songs | Playlist

    The 10 featured songs are “full” of emotion and depth. Each song has a deeper meaning or larger purpose which makes it truly unique, special, and memorable.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 1, 2015 ago
    Sam Hunt, Montevallo © MCA
    Album 💿

    Why Sam Hunt Represents The Future of Country Music 

    Country newcomer Sam Hunt represents the future of country music on debut album ‘Montevallo,’ which showcases a more eclectic brand of country.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 29, 2015 ago
    Panic! At The Disco, Death Of A Bachelor [📷: Fueled By Ramen]
    Music

    Panic! At The Disco, Hallelujah | Track Review 🎵

    Latest Panic! At The Disco single, “Hallelujah,” ranks among the deepest songs of the alternative band’s decade-long career.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 28, 2015 ago
    Passion Pit, Kindred [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Passion Pit, Kindred | Album Review 💿

    Passion Pit continues to master jubilance within its music. Latest LP, ‘Kindred’, is no different, finding strife, grief, and tribulation to be non-factors.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 24, 2015 ago
    Yelawolf, Love Story © Interscope
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    Yelawolf Delivers An Eclectic Effort With ‘Love Story’

    Yelawolf delivers a fine sophomore album with ‘Love Story.’ ‘Love Story’ proves to be a stark contrast to his debut LP, ‘Radioactive.’

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 22, 2015 ago
    Tyler, The Creator, Cherry Bomb [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Examining Lyrics: Tyler the Creator, ‘Cherry Bomb’

    As brash as Tyler, the Creator may be, his fourth studio album, ‘Cherry Bomb’ is explicitly brilliant. Here are 14 notable lyrics from ‘Cherry Bomb.’

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 17, 2015 ago

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