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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.
    Green Day, Revolution Radio [📷: Reprise]
    Album 💿

    Green Day, Revolution Radio | Album Review 💿

    Green Day delivers a respectable, well-rounded album with ‘Revolution Radio.’ It’s no classic, but definitely satisfying all said and done.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 11, 2016 ago
    Alicia Keys, HERE © RCA
    Music

    Alicia Keys Blended Family (What You Do for Love) | Track Review 🎵

    R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys comes from an honest place on personal new single “Blended Family” featuring A$AP Rocky.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 11, 2016 ago
    John Legend, Love Me Now [Single] © Columbia
    Music

    John Legend, Love Me Now | Track Review 🎵

    On promo single “Love Me Now,” John Legend embraces the neo-, post-R&B script, embedding soulfulness within the context of pop.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 10, 2016 ago
    Kings of Leon, Walls [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Music Shopping List: Kings of Leon & More

    Kings of Leon’s seventh album, ‘WALLS’ leads a list of new albums to check out the second music release in October 2016 (Friday, October 14).

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 10, 2016 ago
    Bruno Mars, 24K Magic [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Bruno Mars, 24K Magic | Track Review 🎵

    Bruno Mars returns with single “24K Magic,” a record dripping with swagger, characterized by 80s funk cues, and made for the airwaves.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 10, 2016 ago
    Norah Jones, Day Breaks [Photo Credit: Blue Note]
    Album 💿

    Norah Jones, Day Breaks | Album Review 💿

    Norah Jones makes a stunning return to form on ‘Day Breaks’, her first new album in four years (‘Little Broken Hearts’, 2012).

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 10, 2016 ago
    Solange, A Seat at the Table © Columbia
    Columns

    Billboard: 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 10, 2016 ago
    Solange, A Seat at the Table © Columbia
    Album 💿

    Solange, A Seat at the Table | Album Review 💿

    Solange delivers a homerun on A Seat at the Table. ‘Seat’ encompasses feelings, attitudes, and reality for black men and women. A socially-conscious gem.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 7, 2016 ago
    Juicy J, Ballin © Columbia
    Music

    Juicy J, Ballin’ | Track Review 🎵

    Juicy J misses the mark on new single “Ballin,” featuring Kanye West. Despite spitting game and flexing, J sounds tired and uninspired.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 7, 2016 ago
    Brett Young, Brett Young EP © Big Machine
    Music

    Brett Young, Sleep Without You | Track Review 🎵

    New country artist Brett Young showcases incredible potential on “Sleep Without You.” Though not new conceptually, “Sleep” has the ingredients to be a hit.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 7, 2016 ago
    Cashmere Cat, 9 © Mad Love/Interscope
    Music

    Cashmere Cat, Trust Nobody | Track Review 🎵

    Cashmere Cat has a potential hit on his hands with “Trust Nobody.” He gets superb results with the help of Tory Lanez and Selena Gomez.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 7, 2016 ago
    DNCE, DNCE [📷: Republic]
    Music

    DNCE, Body Moves | Track Review 🎵

    DNCE returns with “Cake By The Ocean” follow-up, “Body Moves,” yet another energetic, enthusiastic, and infectious single.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 6, 2016 ago

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