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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.
    Florida Georgia Line, Dig Your Roots [📷: Big Machine]
    Music

    Florida Georgia Line, Island | Track Review 🎵

    After releasing a couple of so-so singles from upcoming LP ‘Dig You Roots’, Florida Georgia Line “get back on the good foot” with “Island.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 16, 2016 ago
    Britney Spears, Glory [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Britney Spears, Clumsy | Track Review 🎵

    After spoiling us with her “Private Show,” Britney Spears returns with Glory single no. 3, the entertaining and energetic “Clumsy.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 16, 2016 ago
    Jake Miller, Overnight (EP) © Warner Bros.
    Music

    Jake Miller, Good Thing | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming pop heartthrob Jake Miller strives for breakthrough success on “Good Thing,” the second single from forthcoming EP, ‘Overnight’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 16, 2016 ago
    Tory Lanez, I Told You © Interscope
    Music

    Tory Lanez, Cold Hard Love | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming rapper/singer Tory Lanez continues to showcase his tremendous potential on latest single, “Cold Hard Love.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 15, 2016 ago
    Justin Moore, Kinda Don't Care © Valory
    Album 💿

    Justin Moore Hits the Mark On ‘Kinda Don’t Care’

    Despite the fact that Justin Moore proclaims he doesn’t care, he delivers on his fourth studio album, ‘Kinda Don’t Care’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 15, 2016 ago
    Suicide Squad - The Album [📷: Atlantic]
    Columns

    Billboard: Suicide Squad Debuts at no. 1

    As expected, the soundtrack to the film Suicide Squad easily debuts atop the Billboard 200 replacing DJ Khaled (Major Key). Drake (Views) remains at no. 2.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 15, 2016 ago
    Rufus Wainwright ft. Choir! Choir! Choir!, "Hallelujah" © Rufus Wainwright
    LGBTQ

    Rufus Wainwright & Choir! Choir! Choir!, Hallelujah | Track Review 🎵

    Chamber-/indie-pop darling Rufus Wainwright and a choir of 1500 deliver a magical rendition of Leonard Cohen classic, “Hallelujah.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 14, 2016 ago
    Green Day, American Idiot © Reprise
    Evergreen

    10 Secular (or Not So Secular) Songs About Jesus | Playlist

    Ah, a playlist of 10 secular songs whose title and/or content references Jesus. Some have spiritual elements, but the respective artist is secular.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 13, 2016 ago
    How to Dress Well, Care © Domino
    Music

    How to Dress Well, Lost Youth / Lost You | Track Review 🎵

    How to Dress Well (alternative singer/songwriter Tom Krell) returns with “Lost Youth / Lost You,” the promo single for upcoming album, ‘Youth’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 13, 2016 ago
    R. Kelly, The Buffet © RCA
    Columns

    Pros & Cons | R. Kelly

    Pros & Cons profiles the best and worst qualities of today’s musicians.  Pros & Cons is simultaneously objective and subjective.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 12, 2016 ago
    Marc E. Bassy, Groovy People (EP) © Republic
    Album 💿

    Marc E. Bassy, Groovy People (EP) | Album Review

    Versatile up-and-coming pop musician Marc E. Bassy showcases immense potential on his 17-minute, five-track EP, ‘Groovy People.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 11, 2016 ago
    Kane Brown, Thunder in the Rain © Sony
    Music

    Kane Brown, Thunder in the Rain | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming country musician Kane Brown drops a new single “Thunder in the Rain.” It’s pleasant, but not great or transcendent.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 11, 2016 ago

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