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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.
    Sampha, Process © Young Turks
    Music

    Sampha, Timmy’s Prayer | Track Review 🎵

    British musician Sampha delivers an authentic tale of heartache and heartbreak with “Timmy’s Prayer,” a single from debut LP, ‘Process.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 3, 2017 ago
    Sampha, Process © Young Turks
    Music

    Sampha, (No One Knows Me) Like the Piano | Track Review 🎵

    Sampha delivers an authentic, emotional, and reflective gem with “(No One Knows Me) Like the Piano,” a single from debut LP, PROCESS.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 3, 2017 ago
    Imagine Dragons, Evolve [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Imagine Dragons, Believer | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative rock collective Imagine Dragons return with a gargantuan, new single, “Believer.” All in all, you should ‘believe’ in it.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 2, 2017 ago
    Brantley Gilbert, The Devil Don't Sleep © Big Machine
    Album 💿

    Brantley Gilbert, The Devil Don’t Sleep | Album Review 💿

    Outlaw country standout Brantley Gilbert packs a mean punch on his fourth album, ‘The Devil Don’t Sleep.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 2, 2017 ago
    Migos, Culture © 300 Entertainment
    Columns

    Hot 100 Jewels: The Migos are Unstoppable At No. 1

    Migos and Ed Sheeran retain the top two spots on the Hot 100. Machine Gun Kelly and Camila Cabello ascend into the top five.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 1, 2017 ago
    Lecrae, All Things Work Together © Columbia
    Music

    Lecrae, Blessings | Track Review 🎵

    Christian rapper Lecrae delivers a spiritual banger with “Blessings.” He gets a welcome assist from Ty Dolla $ign.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 1, 2017 ago
    Alex Aiono, Work the Middle [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Alex Aiono, Work the Middle | Track Review 🎵

    Alex Aiono is ready for primetime with his major label debut single, “Work the Middle.” He’s a potential superstar.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 1, 2017 ago
    John Mayer, The Search for Everything (Wave One) © Columbia
    Columns

    Billboard 200 Grooves: The Weekend & John Mayer Top

    The Weeknd and John Mayer take top honors on the Billboard 200 this week. AFI gets some love at no. 5.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 1, 2017 ago
    Patch & The Giant, All That We Had, We Stole © Patch & The Giant
    Music

    Patch & the Giant, Flowers | Track Review 🎵

    UK alternative-folk band Patch & The Giant shine on “Flowers,” the promo single from their debut album, ‘All That We Had, We Stole.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 31, 2017 ago
    Keyshia Cole, You © Epic
    Music

    Keyshia Cole, You | Track Review 🎵

    Keyshia Cole returns ferociously. The R&B singer-songwriter doesn’t play around on the aggressive “You,” assisted by Remy Ma and French Montana.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 31, 2017 ago
    Missy Elliott, I'm Better © Atlantic
    Music

    Missy Elliott, I’m Better | Track Review 🎵

    Surprise new single “I’m Better” suggests legendary rapper Missy Elliott is one step closer to making a full-fledged comeback.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 31, 2017 ago
    Rick Ross, I Think She Like Me © Epic
    Music

    Rick Ross, I Think She Like Me | Track Review 🎵

    Rick Ross is cocky and confident on flex-track, “I Think She Like Me.” He gets a great assist from Ty Dolla $ign.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 31, 2017 ago

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