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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 (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.
    Kiiara, Whippin © Atlantic
    Music

    Kiiara, Whippin | Track Review 🎵

    Kiiara returns with underwhelming new single “Whippin,” which doesn’t sound starkly different from her breakthrough single, “Gold.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 20, 2017 ago
    Lil Yachty, Peek a Boo © Capitol/Motown
    Music

    Lil Yachty, Peek a Boo | Track Review 🎵

    Lil Yachty falls short on “Peek a Boo.” Although assisted by Migos, “Peek a Boo” feels lackluster and devoid of originality.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 20, 2017 ago
    Lady Gaga, The Cure © Interscope
    LGBTQ

    Lady Gaga, The Cure | Track Review 🎵

    Lady Gaga returns with a surprise new single, “The Cure.” “The Cure” seems to be a return to form for the dance-pop artist, without breaking any new ground.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 20, 2017 ago
    Harry Styles [📷: Columbia]
    Columns

    Hot 100 Jewels: Harry Styles Launches at No. 4

    Trapped behind Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, and Kendrick Lamar, Harry Styles launches at no. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Sign of the Times.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 19, 2017 ago
    Joey Badass, ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADASS © Pro Era
    Album 💿

    Joey Bada$$, All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ | Album Review 💿

    Joey Bada$$ delivers a knockout punch on ‘ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$,’ exceptionally capturing being black in America.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 19, 2017 ago
    The Chainsmokers, Memories...Do Not Open [📷: Columbia]
    Columns

    Billboard 200 Grooves: The Chainsmokers Hit No. 1

    The Chainsmokers takes ‘Memories…Do Not Open’ to no. 1 on the Billboard 200. Pentatonix, Joey Bada$$, and Father John Misty also land in the top 10.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 19, 2017 ago
    Machine Gun Kelly, bloom [📷: Bad Boy/Interscope]
    Music

    Machine Gun Kelly, Trap Paris | Track Review 🎵

    Machine Gun Kelly, assisted by Quavo & Ty Dolla $ign, returns with toughness on “Trap Paris,” the 3rd single from his 3rd LP, bloom.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 18, 2017 ago
    DNCE, Kissing Strangers © Republic
    Music

    DNCE, Kissing Strangers | Track Review 🎵

    Pop collective DNCE returns with another fun, sexy single, “Kissing Strangers,” assisted by Nicki Minaj.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 18, 2017 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. © Interscope
    Album 💿

    Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. | Album Review 💿

    Kendrick Lamar delivers his best album yet with ‘DAMN.’ The profane title is the best way to characterize the spirited, deep new project.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 18, 2017 ago
    The Chainsmokers, Memories...Do Not Open [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Critical Disapproval: The Chainsmokers, ‘Memories…Do Not Open’

    The critical results are in. Critics highly disapprove of ‘Memories…Do Not Open’, the debut album courtesy of Grammy-winning duo, The Chainsmokers.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 17, 2017 ago
    Brad Paisley, Love and War © Sony
    Music

    Music Shopping List: Brad Paisley Leads the Charge

    Brad Paisley (‘Love and War’) leads new music to check out beginning Friday, April 21, 2017. Incubus, blackbear, and Sheryl Crow also drop new albums.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 17, 2017 ago
    Logic, Everybody [📷: Def Jam]
    Music

    Logic, Black SpiderMan | Track Review 🎵

    Logic drops “Black SpiderMan,” the second single from his highly anticipated third album, ‘Everybody,’ arriving May 5, 2017.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 17, 2017 ago

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