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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.
    Migos, Culture © 300 Entertainment
    Music

    Migos, T-Shirt  | Track Review 🎵

    Migos build upon the success of “Bad and Boujee” with new, swagger-drenched single, “T-Shirt.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 18, 2017 ago
    AFI, AFI (The Blood Album) [📷: Concord]
    Music

    AFI, Aurelia | Track Review 🎵

    Goth-rock vets AFI return with AFI (The Blood Album), their first album since 2013. “Aurelia” marks the third advance single.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 18, 2017 ago
    The Flaming Lips, Oczy Mlody [📷: Warner]
    Album 💿

    The Flaming Lips, Oczy Mlody | Album Review 💿

    The Flaming Lips return after more than a two-year hiatus with ‘Oczy Mlody,’ yet another intriguing, if weird, addition to their distinct discography.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 17, 2017 ago
    Fifty Shades Freed [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Halsey, Not Afraid Anymore | Track Review 🎵

    Halsey returns with a new single, “Not Afraid Anymore,” the second single from the Fifty Shades Darker motion picture soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 17, 2017 ago
    AFI, AFI (The Blood Album) [📷: Concord]
    Music

    AFI, White Offerings | Track Review 🎵

    Goth-rock vets AFI return with The Blood Album, their first album since 2013. “White Offerings” serves as one of four pre-release singles.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 17, 2017 ago
    Dropkick Murphys, 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory © Dropkick Murphys
    Columns

    Billboard 200: Dropkick Murphys Debut at No. 8

    In another slow January sales week, Dropkicks Murphys earn the highest debut on the Billboard 200 with 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory landing at no. 8.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 17, 2017 ago
    AFI, AFI (The Blood Album) [📷: Concord]
    Music

    Music Shopping List: AFI & More

    The return of AFI (AFI (The Blood Album)) marks the biggest new music release of a quiet January 20, 2017 release date.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 16, 2017 ago
    The xx, I See You © Young Turks
    Album 💿

    The xx, I See You | Album Review 💿

    The xx return with cool, calm, and collected third album, ‘I See You.’ Chemistry, production, and vocals are major selling points.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 16, 2017 ago
    AFI, AFI (The Blood Album) [📷: Concord]
    Music

    AFI, Snow Cats | Track Review 🎵

    Goth-rock vets AFI returns with AFI (The Blood Album), their first album since 2013. “Snow Cats” serves as one of four pre-release singles.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 16, 2017 ago
    The Chainsmokers, Paris © Columbia
    Music

    The Chainsmokers, Paris | Track Review 🎵

    The Chainsmokers return in 2017 with another likely hit single, “Paris.” “Paris” is enjoyable, but not particularly game changing.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 16, 2017 ago
    August Alsina, Drugs © Def Jam
    Music

    August Alsina, Drugs | Track Review 🎵

    Underrated urban contemporary artist August Alsina returns with addictive, passionate new single, “Drugs.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 13, 2017 ago
    The Flaming Lips, Oczy Mlody [📷: Warner]
    Music

    The Flaming Lips, We a Famly | Track Review 🎵

    The Flaming Lips tap Miley Cyrus for the assist on “We a Famly,” the fourth single from ‘Oczy Mlody.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 13, 2017 ago

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