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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.
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    Maroon 5, Don’t Wanna Know | Track Review 🎵

    Adam Levine and Maroon 5 come over too breezy and too lightweight on new single “Don’t Wanna Know” featuring Kendrick Lamar.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 17, 2016 ago
    Green Day, Revolution Radio [📷: Reprise]
    Columns

    Billboard 200: Green Day Takes ‘Revolution Radio’ to No. 1

    Green Day debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with their latest album, ‘Revolution Radio.’ Norah Jones and OneRepublic start at nos. 2 and 3.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 17, 2016 ago
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    Album 💿

    Danny Brown Delivers Eccentric Gem with ‘Atrocity Exhibition’

    Midwest alternative rapper Danny Brown delivers another eccentric, brilliant album with ‘Atrocity Exhibition’, released via Warp.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 15, 2016 ago
    OneRepublic, Oh My My [📷: Interscope]
    Album 💿

    OneRepublic Delivers Enjoyable Fourth Album on ‘Oh My My’

    Pop collective OneRepublic offers a variety of enjoyable, soundly produced records on their fourth studio album, ‘Oh My My.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 13, 2016 ago
    The Chainsmokers, ‘Closer’ ft. Halsey © Disruptor/Columbia
    Columns

    Hot 100 Jewels: The Chainsmokers No. 1 for Eighth Week

    The Chainsmokers spend an eighth week at no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Closer,” featuring Halsey. The Weeknd rises to no. 2 with “Starboy.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 12, 2016 ago
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    Music

    JoJo, Music. | Track Review 🎵

    Comeback pop artist JoJo delivers a restrained, moving performance on final pre-release single, “Music.” from her 3rd studio album Mad Love.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 12, 2016 ago
    Adele, 25 © Columbia
    Columns

    Early Grammy Predictions: Album of the Year

    In a year with weak albums, will Beyoncé finally win a Grammy for album of the year? Will Adele win her second? Can David Bowie score a posthumous nod?

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 12, 2016 ago
    Kings of Leon, Walls [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Kings of Leon, Reverend | Track Review 🎵

    Kings of Leon continue to build momentum for ‘Walls’ with final pre-release promo single, “Reverend,” inspired by a late country musician.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 12, 2016 ago
    Solange, A Seat at the Table © Columbia
    Columns

    BB Grooves: Solange Debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200

    Solange (‘A Seat at the Table’) surprises Bon Iver (‘22, A Million’), taking the no. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for the first time in her career. 

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 12, 2016 ago
    Yelawolf, Daylight © Interscope
    Music

    Yelawolf, Daylight | Track Review 🎵

    Underrated, heavily-tatted, southern rapper Yelawolf returns with a new single, “Daylight.” “Daylight” plays to the MC’s strengths and southern roots.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 11, 2016 ago
    Lady Gaga, Joanne [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Lady Gaga, Million Reasons | Track Review 🎵

    Lady Gaga starkly contrasts promo single “Perfect Illusion” with country/folk-tinged, singer-songwriter ballad, “Million Reasons.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 11, 2016 ago
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    Music

    Mary J. Blige, Thick of It | Track Review 🎵

    Mary J. Blige makes stunning, emotional return with post-divorce single, “Thick of It,” the promo single for her album, Strength of a Woman.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 11, 2016 ago

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