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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.
    ONE OK ROCK, Ambitions © Fueled by Ramen
    Music

    ONE OK ROCK, I Was King | Track Review 🎵

    Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK delivers a hit with “I Was King,” arguably the strongest single from their latest album, ‘Ambitions.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 12, 2017 ago
    The xx, I See You [📷: Young Turks]
    LGBTQ

    The xx, Say Something Loving | Track Review 🎵

    Ahead of album I See You, The xx releases a second intriguing single, “Say Something Loving.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 12, 2017 ago
    The Flaming Lips, Oczy Mlody [📷: Warner]
    Music

    The Flaming Lips, The Castle | Track Review 🎵

    With “The Castle,” The Flaming Lips deliver another compelling single from the highly anticipated album, ‘Oczy Mldy.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 12, 2017 ago
    PnB Rock, GTTM Goin Thru the Motions © EMPIRE - Atlantic
    Music

    PnB Rock, New Day | Track Review 🎵

    “New Day” arguably gives up-and-coming rapper/singer PnB Rock his best single to date from GTTM: Goin’ Thru The Motions.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 12, 2017 ago
    Migos, Bad and Boujee © 300 Entertainment
    Columns

    Hot 100 Jewels: ‘Bad and Boujee’ Rises to No. 1

    Migos and Lil Uzi Vert earn their first no. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Bad and Boujee.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 11, 2017 ago
    The Flaming Lips, Oczy Mlody [📷: Warner]
    Music

    The Flaming Lips, Sunrise (Eyes of the Young) | Track Review 🎵

    Wayne Coyne and The Flaming Lips are introspective on clever single “Sunrise (Eyes of the Young).”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 11, 2017 ago
    PnB Rock, GTTM Goin Thru the Motions © EMPIRE - Atlantic
    Music

    PnB Rock, Selfish | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming rapper/singer PnB Rock delivers a crowd-pleasing single with “Selfish” from GTTM: Goin Thru the Motions.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 11, 2017 ago
    The Weeknd, Starboy © Republic
    Columns

    Billboard 200 Grooves: The Weeknd (‘Starboy’) Reclaims no. 1

    The Weeknd returns to no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with ‘Starboy’ during a slow sales week. The Moana Soundtrack trails Starboy at no. 2.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 11, 2017 ago
    George Michael, Twenty Five © Epic
    Album 💿

    George Michael, Twenty Five | Album Review 💿

    Twenty Five (Remastered) gives George Michael fans a respectable compilation of his greatest hits though it isn’t without omissions.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 10, 2017 ago
    ONE OK ROCK, Ambitions © Fueled by Ramen
    Music

    ONE OK ROCK, Bedroom Warfare | Track Review 🎵

    Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK delivers a gem with “Bedroom Warfare,” one of three promo singles from their latest album, ‘Ambitions.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 10, 2017 ago
    Rascal Flatts, Back to Us © Big Machine
    Music

    Rascal Flatts, Yours If You Want It | Track Review 🎵

    Country veterans Rascal Flatts sound surprisingly refreshing on new single, “Yours If You Want It.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 10, 2017 ago
    PnB Rock, GTTM Goin Thru the Motions © EMPIRE - Atlantic
    Music

    PnB Rock, Playa No More | Track Review 🎵

    Rapper/singer PnB Rock expresses his dedication to ‘her’ on “Playa No More.” He’s assisted by rappers A Boogie with Da Hoodie and Quavo.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 10, 2017 ago

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