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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.
    Michael Bublé, Nobody But Me © Reprise
    Music

    Michael Bublé, My Kind of Girl | Track Review 🎵

    Canadian traditional pop musician Michael Bublé returns with his second single, “My Kind of Girl,” from his forthcoming studio album, ‘Nobody but Me’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 1, 2016 ago
    Watsky, x Infinity [📷: Steel Wool]
    Album 💿

    Watsky, x Infinity | Album Review

    Alternative/underground rapper and poet Watsky delivers the album of his career with the lengthy, but exceptional ‘x Infinity’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 1, 2016 ago
    The Chainsmokers, ‘Closer’ ft. Halsey © Disruptor/Columbia
    Columns

    Hot 100 Jewels: The Chainsmokers Stay Tops With ‘Closer’

    After unseating Sia last week for the no. 1 spot, The Chainsmokers retain the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 this week with “Closer” (ft. Halsey).

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 31, 2016 ago
    Ty Dolla Sign, Campaign © Atlantic
    Music

    Ty Dolla $ign, Zaddy | Track Review 🎵

    Breakout urban artist Ty Dolla $ign returns with the infectious “Zaddy,” a single from his forthcoming sophomore album, ‘Campaign.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 31, 2016 ago
    Jacob Whitesides, Why? [Photo Credit: Double U / BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Jacob Whitesides, Lovesick | Track Review 🎵

    Teen pop musician Jacob Whitesides shines on soulful promo single “Lovesick,” which appears on his forthcoming album, Why?.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 31, 2016 ago
    Frank Ocean, Blonde © Boys Don't Cry
    Columns

    BB Grooves: Frank Ocean Takes ‘Blonde’ To No. 1

    After a four-year hiatus, Frank Ocean has returned to the musical fold in a big way. This week, Ocean’s Blonde was the runaway no. 1 album.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 31, 2016 ago
    Usher, Hard II Love @ RCA
    Music

    Usher, Missin U | Track Review 🎵

    On his fourth single from Hard II Love, “Missin U,” Usher shows he has lost little of his sexy swagger over the years.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 30, 2016 ago
    Usher, Hard II Love @ RCA
    Music

    Usher, No Limit | Track Review

    After releasing many singles, Usher drops the slick “No Limit” (ft. Young Thug) as his promotional single for Hard II Love.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 30, 2016 ago
    Florida Georgia Line, Dig Your Roots [📷: Big Machine]
    Album 💿

    Florida Georgia Line, Dig Your Roots | Album Review 💿

    On their third album ‘Dig Your Roots’, Country duo Florida Georgia Line delivers a respectable, selectively exceptional effort.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 30, 2016 ago
    James Vincent McMorrow, We Move © Mahogany Books / Burning Rope
    Music

    Music Shopping List: James Vincent McMorrow

    In one of the slowest music release weeks of 2016, Irish singer/songwriter James Vincent McMorrow is the biggest forthcoming attraction.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 29, 2016 ago
    Britney Spears, Glory [📷: RCA]
    Album 💿

    Britney Spears, Glory | Album Review 💿

    On her ninth studio album ‘Glory,’ Britney Spears indeed sounds glorious. There are plenty of standouts throughout the album’s course.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 29, 2016 ago
    Frank Ocean, Blonde © Boys Don't Cry
    Columns

    Billboard: Frank Ocean Easily Debuts at No. 1

    On the Billboard 200 dated September 10, 2016, Frank Ocean easily nabs the no. 1-spot with his sophomore album, ‘Blonde’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 29, 2016 ago

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