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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.
    Mac Miller, The Divine Feminine [Photo Credit: Warner]
    Music

    Mac Miller, My Favorite Part | Track Review 🎵

    With third single “My Favorite Part,” Mac Miller continues to foreshadow a radical departure on fourth studio album, ‘The Divine Feminine’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 13, 2016 ago
    Jacob Whitesides, Why? [Photo Credit: Double U / BMG Rights Management]
    Album 💿

    Jacob Whitesides, Why? | Album Review 💿

    Up-and-coming pop singer/songwriter Jacob Whitesides impresses on his independently released, debut studio album, ‘Why?’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 13, 2016 ago
    Sia, This Is Acting (Deluxe) [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Sia, The Greatest | Track Review 🎵

    Sia returns with a brand, spanking new single “The Greatest” featuring ‘it’ rapper Kendrick Lamar. “The Greatest” has the potential to be a big hit.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 13, 2016 ago
    Die Antwoord, Mount Ninji & Da Nice Time Kid © Zef
    Music

    Die Antwoord, Fat Faded Fuck Face | Track Review 🎵

    South African collective Die Antwoord returns with southern rap-infused single, “Fat Faded F**k Face,” ahead of LP, ‘Mount Ninji and da Nice Time Kid’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 12, 2016 ago
    Usher, Hard II Love @ RCA
    Music

    Music Shopping List: Usher, Mac Miller & More

    Two big names – Usher (Hard II Love) and Mac Miller (The Divine Feminine) – release new albums this week, Friday, September 16.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 12, 2016 ago
    Lady Gaga, Perfect Illusion © Interscope
    Music

    Lady Gaga, Perfect Illusion | Track Review 🎵

    Lady Gaga ‘nails it’ on long-awaited, comeback single “Perfect Illusion.” Vocally, she sounds as ripe as ever.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 12, 2016 ago
    Bastille, Wild World © Virgin
    Album 💿

    Bastille, Wild World | Album Review

    Brit alt-rock, indie-pop band Bastille delivers a brilliant sophomore LP with ‘Wild World.’ Frontman Dan Smith sounds superb, delivering fantastic vocals.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 12, 2016 ago
    Travis Scott, Birds In the Trap Sing McKnight © Epic
    Columns

    Billboard: Travis Scott Takes No. 1 On The Billboard 200

    Travis Scott makes savvy move releasing ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’ during a quiet week and tops the Billboard 200.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 12, 2016 ago
    Timeflies, Something Wrong © Forty8Fifty Music Group
    Music

    Timeflies, Something Wrong | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming pop collective Timeflies impress on new single “Something Wrong.” “Something Wrong” contains “a little bit of everything” stylistically.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 9, 2016 ago
    MOD SUN, Gucci Nail © Rostrum
    Music

    MOD SUN, Gucci Nail | Track Review 🎵

    MOD SUN introduces the world to his “Gucci Nail,” and it’s truly something… “Gucci Nail” follows previous single, “We Do This Sh*t” featuring Dej Loaf.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 9, 2016 ago
    All Time Low, Straight to DVD II © Hopeless
    Music

    All Time Low, Take Cover | Track Review 🎵

    All Time Low return with new single “Take Cover.” “Take Cover” serves as a promo single for live album, ‘Straight to DVD II’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 9, 2016 ago
    Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Declan McKenna, Isombard | Track Review 🎵

    British teen singer/songwriter Declan McKenna continues to impress with his meaningful songwriting and maturity on single “Isombard.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 8, 2016 ago

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