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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.
    Tove Lo • Cool Girl – single © Universal
    LGBTQ

    Tove Lo, Cool Girl | Track Review 🎵

    Continually Rising Alternative Pop star Tove Lo Impresses on latest single, “Cool Girl.” “Cool Girl” has the potential to be a big hit.

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

    Britney Spears, Private Show | Track Review 🎵

    After taking the subtle approach on promo single “Make Me,” Britney Spears amps up the innuendo on the slick, infectious “Private Show.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 8, 2016 ago
    Justin Moore, Kinda Don't Care © Valory
    Music

    Music Shopping List: Justin Moore, Rae Sremmurd & More

    A new crop of album releases arrives Friday, August 12, 2016. Leading the charge are new albums by Justin Moore and Rae Sremmurd.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 8, 2016 ago
    Suicide Squad - The Album [📷: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Suicide Squad: The Album | Album Review 💿

    Like most soundtracks, Suicide Squad: The Album exemplifies the title of soundtrack. Still, it has its moments.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 8, 2016 ago
    DJ Khaled, Major Key © Epic
    Columns

    Billboard: DJ Khaled Dethrones Drake for No. 1

    DJ Khaled halts Drake’s historic run with ‘Views.’ ‘Major Key’ gives DJ Khaled his first no. 1 on the Billboard 200.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 8, 2016 ago
    The Land © Mass Appeal
    Music

    Nas, This Bitter Land | Track Review 🎵

      Vet musicians, Nas and Erykah Badu shine on “This Bitter Land,” the featured track from the soundtrack for the film, ‘The Land’.   As difficult as it is to believe, prior to “This Bitter Land,” Nas and Erykah Badu had never collaborated.  Compiling a list of dream collaborations, Nas Read more

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 6, 2016 ago
    The Band Perry, "Comeback Kid" © Mercury Nashville/Interscope
    Music

    The Band Perry, Comeback Kid | Track Review 🎵

    Country sibling trio The Band Perry return with enjoyable and uplifting single, “Comeback Kid.” “Kid” is the promo single for their upcoming third LP.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 6, 2016 ago
    Ephelant & Time, How To Sew Wounds With Words, Photo Credit: Seth Tobocman
    Album 💿

    Ephelant & Time Bring Heat On ‘How To Sew Wounds With Words’

    Rapper and journalist Chris “Time” Steele and Actor/Music producer Stephen “Ephelant” Vining deliver captivating LP with ‘How To Sew Wounds With Words’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 6, 2016 ago
    Taylor Swift, 1989 [📷: Big Machine]
    Columns

    Pros & Cons | Taylor Swift

    Country/Pop superstar Taylor Swift has amassed tons of success (pros), but she also has her fair share of missteps and bad press (cons).

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 5, 2016 ago
    Father John Misty, Real Love Baby - Single © Subpop
    Music

    Father John Misty, Real Love Baby | Track Review 🎵

    Father John Misty (aka J. Tillman) follows up his masterful LP I Love You, Honeybear with enjoyable, soulful single, “Real Love Baby.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 5, 2016 ago
    Florida Georgia Line, Dig Your Roots [📷: Big Machine]
    Music

    Florida Georgia Line, Life Is a Honeymoon | Track Review 🎵

    After releasing multiple singles ahead of their third album, ‘Dig Your Roots’, Florida Georgia Line returns with ambitious single, “Life Is a Honeymoon.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 5, 2016 ago
    Glass Animals, How To Be A Human Being © Harvest
    Music

    Glass Animals, Youth | Track Review 🎵

    Glass Animals outdoes itself on single “Youth.” “Youth” is cleverly penned, exceptionally produced, and superbly performed when it’s all said and done.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 4, 2016 ago

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