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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.
    The Weeknd, Starboy © Republic
    Music

    The Weeknd, Starboy | Track Review 🎵

    Urban contemporary superstar The Weeknd picks up where he left off in 2015 with promo single “Starboy” featuring Daft Punk.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 26, 2016 ago
    Banks, The Altar © Harvest
    Music

    Music Shopping List: Banks, Regina Spektor & More

    Banks (The Altar), Regina Spektor (Remember Us to Life), and Bon Iver (22, A Million), are among intriguing entries on this week’s music shopping list.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 26, 2016 ago
    Shawn Mendes, Illuminate [📷: Island]
    Album 💿

    Shawn Mendes, Illuminate | Album Review

    Canadian teen-pop heartthrob Shawn Mendes goes bigger, more mature on enjoyable, respectable, sophomore album, ‘Illuminate’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 26, 2016 ago
    Drake, Views [📷: Cash Money]
    Columns

    Billboard: Drake Spends a 13th Week at No. 1

    Despite new releases from Mac Miller (The Divine Feminine) and Usher (Hard II Love), Drake (Views) returns to no. 1 for a 13th, nonconsecutive week.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 26, 2016 ago
    Ariana Grande, Dangerous Woman [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Ariana Grande, Jason’s Song (Gave It Away)

    Ariana Grande releases previously unreleased “Jason’s Song (Gave It Away),” an empowering track that didn’t appear on the U.S. version of ‘Dangerous Woman.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 22, 2016 ago
    Tinashe, Company © RCA
    Music

    Tinashe, Company | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming pop artist Tinashe delivers on fun, flirty, hook-up single, “Company.” She’s not looking for anything serious – just “some company, company.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 22, 2016 ago
    Emeli Sandé, Long Live the Angels © Virgin
    Music

    Emeli Sandé, Hurts | Track Review 🎵

    Emeli Sandé delivers an emotional, powerful new single with “Hurts.” “Hurts” serves as the promo single from her forthcoming album, ‘Long Live the Angels’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 22, 2016 ago
    Grouplove, Big Mess [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Grouplove, Big Mess | Album Review 💿

    Alternative, indie-pop collective Grouplove returns after a three-year hiatus with its third album, ‘Big Mess,’ with superb results. 

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 22, 2016 ago
    Regina Spektor, Remember Us to Life [📷: Sire]
    Music

    Regina Spektor, Black and White | Track Review 🎵

    Singer/songwriter Regina Spektor delivers the third-straight exceptional single from her forthcoming album, ‘Remember Us to Life.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 22, 2016 ago
    The Chainsmokers, ‘Closer’ ft. Halsey © Disruptor/Columbia
    Columns

    Hot 100 Jewels: The Chainsmokers Spend Fifth Week At No. 1

    Despite a push from twenty one pilots (“Heathens”), The Chainsmokers – with the help of Halsey – spend a fifth week at no. 1 on the Hot 100.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 21, 2016 ago
    Rock Sound, The Black Parade © Rock Sound
    Music

    Twenty One Pilots, Cancer | Track Review 🎵

    Twenty One Pilots does My Chemical Romance justice on a unique, distinct cover of “Cancer.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 21, 2016 ago
    Calvin Harris, My Way © Sony UK
    Music

    Calvin Harris, My Way | Track Review 🎵

    Calvin Harris concocts another potential hit with “My Way,” a tropically-infused, infectious break-up anthem. No, Taylor Swift isn’t mentioned…directly

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 21, 2016 ago

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