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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.
    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
    Migos, Culture © 300 Entertainment
    Album 💿

    Migos, Culture | Album Review 💿

    Migos do a sound job of sharing their ‘Culture’ with the world. ‘Culture’ is chocked full of hard-hitting, rhythmically-driven bangers.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 31, 2017 ago
    Big Sean, I Decided. © Def Jam
    Music

    Music Shopping List: Big Sean Leads the Charge

    Big Sean leads the charge of new releases issued February 3, 2016 as he drops his fourth studio album, ‘I Decided.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 30, 2017 ago
    Father John Misty, Pure Comedy [📷: Sub Pop]
    Music

    Father John Misty, Pure Comedy | Track Review 🎵

    Father John Misty (Josh Tillman) shines on “Pure Comedy,” the promo single for his forthcoming album of the same title.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 30, 2017 ago
    John Mayer, The Search for Everything (Wave One) © Columbia
    Columns

    Billboard 200: John Mayer Settles for No. 2

    John Mayer (The Search for Everything) couldn’t seal the deal at no. 1. He settles for no. 2 behind The Weeknd (Starboy).

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 30, 2017 ago
    Kehlani, SweetSexySavage [📷: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Kehlani, SweetSexySavage | Album Review 💿

    Up-and-coming Oakland R&B singer Kehlani delivers sensational vocals throughout her highly anticipated debut album, ‘SweetSexySavage.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 30, 2017 ago
    Big Sean, I Decided. © Def Jam
    Music

    Big Sean, Halfway Off the Balcony | Track Review 🎵

    Big Sean delivers valid points on single “Halfway Off the Balcony,” but also leaves more to be desired lyrically.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 26, 2017 ago

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