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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.
    Little Mix, Glory Days [📷: Sony]
    Music

    Little Mix, Shout Out to My Ex | Track Review 🎵

    Little Mix throws mad shade at their exes in “Shout Out to My Ex,” the promo single for upcoming album, ‘Glory Days’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 20, 2016 ago
    Lady Gaga, Joanne [📷: Interscope]
    LGBTQ

    Lady Gaga, A-YO | Track Review 🎵

      Ahead of Joanne, Lady Gaga releases one final pre-release single, “A-YO.” Lady Gaga has released three singles ahead of her fifth studio album, Joanne: “Perfect Illusion,” “Million Reasons,” and “A-YO.” Stylistically, all three singles are distinct from one another.  “Perfect Illusion” is most similar to Gaga’s past style, but Read more

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 20, 2016 ago
    The Chainsmokers, ‘Closer’ ft. Halsey © Disruptor/Columbia
    Columns

    Hot 100 Jewels: The Chainsmokers Make It Nine

    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 19, 2016 ago
    Michael Bublé, Nobody But Me © Reprise
    Music

    Michael Bublé, The Very Thought of You | Track Review 🎵

    On the final pre-release single from his new album ‘Nobody but Me’, “The Very Thought of You,” Michael Bublé sounds respectable if unexceptional.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 19, 2016 ago
    jojo-mad-love-atlantic
    Album 💿

    JoJo, Mad Love. | Album Review 💿

    After 10 long years, urban-pop musician JoJo returns with a respectable third studio album, ‘Mad Love’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 19, 2016 ago
    Green Day, Revolution Radio [📷: Reprise]
    Columns

    BB Grooves: Green Day Takes the ‘Revolution’ to No. 1

    Green Day takes the no. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 with Revolution Radio. Norah Jones and OneRepublic settle for nos. 2 and 3.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 19, 2016 ago
    Tyler Glenn, Excommunication © Island
    LGBTQ

    Tyler Glenn, Midnight | Track Review

    After several biting singles denouncing the Mormon church, Tyler Glenn opts for a ballad about his continuing relationship with God.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 18, 2016 ago
    Shelley FKA DRAM, Big Baby Dram [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    DRAM, Cash Machine | Track Review 🎵

    D.R.A.M. flexes on “Cash Machine,” the third and final pre-release single from his debut album, ‘Big Baby D.R.A.M.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 18, 2016 ago
    Tyler Glenn, Excommunication [Photo Credit: Island]
    LGBTQ

    Tyler Glenn, Shameless | Track Review 🎵

    Tyler Glenn makes it crystal clear that he doesn’t “give a damn” on his slickly produced, rebellious single, “Shameless.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 18, 2016 ago
    Kings of Leon, Walls [📷: RCA]
    Album 💿

    Kings of Leon, Walls | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning Southern rock collective Kings of Leon deliver an exceptional seventh studio album with Walls.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 18, 2016 ago
    Lady Gaga, Joanne [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Music Shopping List: Lady Gaga, Michael Bublé & More

    Lady Gaga (‘Joanne’) and Michael Bublé (‘Nobody but Me’) drop the top new albums being released on Friday, October 21, 2016. 

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 17, 2016 ago
    Tyler Glenn, Excommunication [Photo Credit: Island]
    LGBTQ

    Tyler Glenn, Trash | Track Review 🎵

    Neon Trees frontman Tyler Glenn makes a bold, brave statement on single “Trash,” the promo single for his debut album, ‘Excommunication.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 17, 2016 ago

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