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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.
    The Chainsmokers, ‘Closer’ ft. Halsey © Disruptor/Columbia
    Columns

    Hot 100 Jewels: The Chainsmokers Spend 10th Week at No. 1

    The Chainsmokers seem to be unstoppable. For a ninth week, “Closer” holds down the no. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 26, 2016 ago
    Shelley FKA DRAM, Big Baby Dram [📷: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Shelley FKA DRAM, Big Baby DRAM | Album Review 💿

    Even though DRAM’s debut album Big Baby D.R.A.M. is “all over the place,” it’s intriguing and enjoyable through and through.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 26, 2016 ago
    Drake, More Life [📷: Cash Money]
    Music

    Drake, Fake Love | Track Review 🎵

    Drake sounds tried-and-true on “Fake Love,” a single from his upcoming album, ‘More Life’ expected in December.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 26, 2016 ago
    Michael Bublé, Nobody But Me © Reprise
    Album 💿

    Michael Bublé, Nobody But Me | Album Review 💿

    Easy listening crooner Michael Bublé shows consistency on ‘Nobody But Me’, his seventh major label studio album.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 26, 2016 ago
    Kings of Leon, Walls [📷: RCA]
    Columns

    BB Grooves: Kings of Leon No. 1 on Billboard 200

    Kings of Leon easily top the Billboard 200 with ‘Walls,’ their first no. 1 album. The Game (‘1992’) and JoJo (‘Mad Love’) also score top-10 debuts.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 26, 2016 ago
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    LGBTQ

    Young M.A, Ooouuu | Track Review 🎵

    Rhyme after rhyme, Young M.A impresses with her flow on “Ooouuu.” It serves as a fantastic introduction, showcasing the utmost potential.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2016 ago
    Aminé, Good For You © Republic
    Music

    Aminé, Caroline | Track Review 🎵

    Oregon rap newcomer Aminé delivers an irresistible, catchy single with “Caroline,” which serves as the promo single from his debut album, ‘Good For You.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2016 ago
    Maren Morris, Hero © Columbia
    Columns

    Predicting Grammy Nominations: Best New Artist

    59th Annual Grammy nomination predictions: breakout country artist Maren Morris (‘Hero’) seems like a lock for a nomination.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2016 ago
    Lady Gaga, Joanne [📷: Interscope]
    Album 💿

    Lady Gaga, Joanne | Album Review

    ‘Joanne’ marks the most eclectic album of Lady Gaga’s career. Lady Gaga expands the script beyond the dance-pop that dominated her early career.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2016 ago
    Kenny Chesney, Cosmic Hallelujah © Sony Nashville
    Music

    Music Shopping List: Kenny Chesney & More

    Kenny Chesney (‘Cosmic Hallelujah’), Tove Lo (‘Lady Wood’), and Jeezy (‘Trap or Die 3’) represent the biggest new albums released on October 28, 2016.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 24, 2016 ago
    Adele, 25 © Columbia
    Columns

    Predicting Grammy Nominations: Pop Vocal Album

    59th Annual Grammy nomination predictions: Adele (‘25’) should be a lock for pop vocal album nomination.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 24, 2016 ago
    Tyler Glenn, Excommunication © Island
    Album 💿

    Tyler Glenn, Excommunication | Album Review 💿

    Neon Trees Frontman turned solo artist Tyler Glenn depicts brilliant, meaningful message on his debut album, ‘Excommunication’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 24, 2016 ago

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