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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.
    Macklemore, Drug Dealer © Macklemore
    Music

    Macklemore, Drug Dealer | Track Review 🎵

    Macklemore delivers an exceptional, socially-relevant track about the dangers of prescription drug use on ‘Drug Dealer,’ featuring Ariana DeBoo.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 19, 2016 ago
    Timeflies, Gravity © Forty8Fifty
    Music

    Timeflies, Gravity | Track Review 🎵

    Pop duo Timeflies return with a romantic new single, “Gravity.” Clearly, the M.O. is “falling in love.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 19, 2016 ago
    Fergie, Life Goes On © Interscope
    Music

    Fergie, Life Goes On | Track Review 🎵

    Fergie continues to try to find her footing after a 10-year hiatus. “Life Goes On” channels “Big Girls Don’t Cry.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 17, 2016 ago
    Bruno Mars, 24K Magic [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Music Shopping List: Bruno Mars, Metallica & More

    Music Shopping List: Bruno Mars (24K Magic) and Metallica (Hardwired…to Self-Destruct) return after extended hiatuses with highly anticipated albums.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 17, 2016 ago
    DNCE, DNCE [📷: Republic]
    Music

    DNCE, Be Mean | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming pop collective DNCE release one final single, “Be Mean,” ahead of issuing its self-titled, full-length debut LP.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 17, 2016 ago
    The xx, I See You [📷: Young Turks]
    Music

    The xx, On Hold | Track Review 🎵

    The xx returns with an electrifying new single, “On Hold.” “On Hold” serves as the promo single from forthcoming album, I See You.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 16, 2016 ago
    Rae Sremmurd, SremmLife 2 [📷: Eardruma / Interscope]
    Columns

    Hot 100 Jewels: Rae Sremmurd Take ‘Black Beatles’ to No. 1

    Hot 100: Rae Sremmurd (“Black Beatles”) ascend up the charts to take no. 1 from The Chainsmokers (“Closer”).

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 16, 2016 ago
    Highly Suspect, The Boy Who Died Wolf [📷: 300]
    Music

    Highly Suspect, Serotonia | Track Review 🎵

    Highly Suspect shines on single “Serotonia,” the first official single from their highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Boy Who Died Wolf.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 16, 2016 ago
    Joe, #MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS © Plaid Lover/BMG Rights Mgt
    Album 💿

    Joe Remains Consistent on #MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS

    Adult Contemporary R&B singer-songwriter Joe remains consistent as ever on his 12th album, ‘#MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 16, 2016 ago
    Bon Jovi, This House Is Not For Sale © Island
    Columns

    Billboard 200 Grooves: Bon Jovi Takes ‘House’ to No. 1

    Billboard 200: Bon Jovi Takes ‘This House is Not for Sale’ to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 dated November 26, 2016. Alicia Keys (Here) settles for no. 2.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 16, 2016 ago
    Highly Suspect, The Boy Who Died Wolf [📷: 300]
    Music

    Highly Suspect, Little One | Track Review 🎵

    “Little One” is a well-written, personal single from Johnny Stevens and Highly Suspect, released ahead of The Boy Who Died Wolf.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 15, 2016 ago
    Future ft. Drake, Used to This © Epic
    Music

    Future, Used to This | Track Review 🎵

    Future and Drake miss the mark on latest collaboration, “Used to This.” Essentially, the single is an empty flex track that is mediocre at best.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 15, 2016 ago

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