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        • Album šŸ’æAlbums & EPsĀ  šŸ’æ 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.Ā 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 (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.
    A Perfect Circle, The Doomed Ā© BMG Rights Management
    Music

    A Perfect Circle, ā€˜The Doomed’ | Track Review

    Following a 13-year hiatus, Maynard James Keenan and A Perfect Circle make a sensational comeback with dark, damned new single, ā€œThe Doomed.ā€

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 26, 2017 ago
    Future & Young Thug, Super Slimey Ā© Epic / Atlantic
    Album šŸ’æ

    Future & Young Thug, Super Slimey | Album Review

    Atlanta rappers Future and Young Thug join forces for a surprise mixtape, ā€˜Super Slimey.’ Though it’s not groundbreaking, there are worthwhile bangers.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 26, 2017 ago
    5 Songs Where Artists Went from Shallow to Personal
    Evergreen

    5 Songs Where Artists Went from Shallow to Personal | Playlist

    In this mini playlist, we highlight five songs where artists not normally associated with releasing ā€˜personal’ music showcased their ā€˜personal’ side.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 26, 2017 ago
    Chris Brown | Pros & Cons Ā© Jive, RCA
    Columns

    Chris Brown: The Pros and the Cons | Pros & Cons

    Pros & Cons profiles the best and worst qualities of today’s musicians. Pros & Cons is simultaneously objective and subjective.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 26, 2017 ago
    Rachel Platten, Waves Ā© Columbia
    Music

    Rachel Platten, ā€˜Collide’ | Track Review

    Rachel Platten saves the best for last. She drops her third single, ā€œCollideā€ in advance of her second major label album, ā€˜Waves.’ Ā 

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2017 ago
    Majid Jordan, The Space Between [šŸ“·: OVO/Warner Bros.]
    Music

    Majid Jordan, ā€˜Body Talk’ | Track Review

    Toronto duo Majid Jordan returns with ā€œBody Talk,ā€ the fourth single from their sophomore album, ā€˜The Space Between’ (October 27). Ā 

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2017 ago
    Kygo, Kids in Love Ā© Sony / Ultra
    Music

    Kygo, ā€˜Kids in Love’ | Track Review

    Kygo, who’s been on overdrive in 2017, returns with another new single, ā€œKids in Love,ā€ featuring The Night Game and Maja Francis.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2017 ago
    Chris Young, Losing Sleep Ā© RCA
    Album šŸ’æ

    Chris Young, Losing Sleep | Album Review

    Among country music’s most consistent artists, Chris Young continues to make well-rounded, quality music on his sixth studio album, ā€˜Losing Sleep.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2017 ago
    Francois Klark, Spaceman Ā© Francois Klark
    Music

    Francois Klark, ā€˜Spaceman’ | Track Review

    Do you know who Francois Klark is? If you don’t, you should.Ā The Canadian singer-songwriter-producer proves ā€˜he’s next’ on his debut single, ā€œSpaceman.ā€

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2017 ago
    ABC Serial Killers, Mass Murderers, Paraphilias
    Evergreen

    A-B-C: Songs About Serial Killers, Mass Murderers & Paraphilia | Playlist

    With random, risquĆ© playlists being a thing we do at The Musical Hype, this latest compilation is no different. It’s an ABC list of songs about bad things.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2017 ago
    P!nk, Beautiful Trauma [šŸ“·: RCA]
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | P!nk Tops the Billboard 200 with ā€˜Beautiful Trauma’

    What’s the chart scoop? P!nk debuts robustly at no. 1 with ā€˜Beautiful Trauma,’ while Post Malone keeps the no. 1 spot warm on the Hot 100.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2017 ago
    Can't Songs Playlist, Vol. 1
    Evergreen

    Songs Where Musicians Just Can’t, Vol. 1 | Playlist

    This random playlist highlights 10 songs where musicians just ā€˜can’t.’ Featured songs hail from The Weeknd, Justin Timberlake, Drake, and many more.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 24, 2017 ago

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