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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.
    Jacob Sartorius, Left Me Hangin' (EP)
    Music

    Jacob Sartorius, ‘Hit Me Back’ | Track Review

    Jacob Sartorius returns with “Hit Me Back,” a promo single from his second EP, ‘Left Me Hangin’.’ He’s assisted by blackbear. 

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 28, 2017 ago
    Jacob Sartorius, Left Me Hangin' (EP)
    Music

    Jacob Sartorius, ‘Skateboard’ | Track Review

    Jacob Sartorius returns with “Skateboard,” a promo single from his second EP, ‘Left Me Hangin’.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 28, 2017 ago
    The Killers, Wonderful Wonderful © Island
    Music

    The Killers, Wonderful, Wonderful | Track Review 🎵

    The Killers shine on “Wonderful Wonderful,” the third single and title track from their highly-anticipated fifth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 28, 2017 ago
    Miguel, War & Leisure [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Miguel, Sky Walker | Track Review 🎵

    Miguel returns, assisted by Travis Scott, on his new single, “Sky Walker.”  On “Sky Walker” he denounces the haters. 

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 28, 2017 ago
    Fergie, Double Dutchess [📷: BMG Rights Management]
    LGBTQ

    Fergie, Hungry | Track Review 🎵

    Fergie returns with new single “Hungry,” featuring Rick Ross. “Hungry” serves as a promo single for her upcoming, sophomore LP, ‘Double Dutchess.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 28, 2017 ago
    Fergie, Double Dutchess [📷: BMG Rights Management]
    LGBTQ

    Fergie, You Already Know | Track Review 🎵

    Fergie returns with gimmicky new single “You Already Know,” which serves as a promo single for her sophomore LP, ‘Double Dutchess.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 28, 2017 ago
    80 Best Songs of 2017 (So Far), Edition 3.0
    Evergreen

    Infographic | 80 Best Songs of 2017 (So Far), Edition 3.0

    Kendrick Lamar, Father John Misty, and Bruno Mars are among the artists responsible for the 80 best songs of 2017 (so far): Edition 3.0.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 25, 2017 ago
    Sammie, Coming of Age © Empire
    Music

    Sammie, ‘Too Long’ | Track Review

    Sammie continues his ‘coming of age’ with mature, grown-n-sexy second single, “Too Long.” While it’s indeed a bit ‘too long,’ it’s enjoyable. 

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 25, 2017 ago
    Taylor Swift, Reputation © Big Machine
    Music

    Taylor Swift, ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ | Track Review

    Taylor Swift returns with her boldest, most polarizing song to date with “Look What You Made Me Do,” the promo single for her new album, ‘reputation.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 25, 2017 ago
    Anderson East, Encore © Elektra
    Music

    Anderson East, ‘All on My Mind’ | Track Review

    Anderson East shines on his new, soulful single, “All on My Mind.” A lack of magnificence never crosses the audience’s mind listening to it. 

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 25, 2017 ago
    40-best-albums-so-far-3rd-edition
    Evergreen

    Infographic | 40 Best Albums of 2017 (So Far) 3.0

    Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Father John Misty (Pure Comedy), and Tyler, the Creator (Flower Boy) lead the third edition of the best albums of 2017 (so far).

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 25, 2017 ago
    Anti-Flag, American Fall © Spinefarm
    Music

    Anti-Flag, ‘American Attraction’ | Track Review

    Anti-Flag returns politically-charged up on “American Attraction,” the promo single from their new, November studio album, ‘American Fall.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 24, 2017 ago

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