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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.
    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
    Bastille, Wild World © Virgin
    Music

    Bastille, Fake It | Track Review 🎵

    Bastille exceeds expectations on second ‘Wild World’ promo single, “Fake It.” There is nothing fake about the song – it’s legit.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 4, 2016 ago
    Andy Grammer, The Good Parts © BMG Rights Management
    Music

    Andy Grammer, Fresh Eyes | Track Review 🎵

    Pop singer/songwriter Andy Grammer returns with another potential [chivalrous] hit with subtle, yet enjoyable single, “Fresh Eyes.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 4, 2016 ago
    Sia, This Is Acting © RCA
    Columns

    Hot 100 Jewels: Sia and Those ‘Cheap Thrills’ the ‘One’ to Beat

    For a second consecutive week, Sia – with the help of reggae artist Sean Paul – holds the no. 1 spot on the Hot 100 with “Cheap Thrills.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 3, 2016 ago
    Shawn Mendes, Illuminate [📷 : Island]
    Music

    Shawn Mendes, Three Empty Words | Track Review 🎵

    After spoiling us on “Ruin,” Canadian teen singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes comes back down to earth to deliver intimate single, “Three Empty Words.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 3, 2016 ago
    Flo Rida, Zillionaire - single © Atlantic
    Music

    Flo Rida, Zillionaire | Track Review 🎵

    Flo Rida Embraces the art of recycling on latest pop-rap single, “Zillionaire.” Though predictable, “Zillionaire” has all the ingredients to become a hit.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 3, 2016 ago
    Gucci Mane, Everybody Looking © Atlantic
    Columns

    BB Grooves: Gucci Mane Has ‘Everybody Looking’ at No. 2

    Despite a strong showing (contextually) from southern rapper Gucci Mane (Everybody Looking), Drake (Views) remains at no. 1 on the Billboard 200.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 3, 2016 ago
    Justin Moore, Kinda Don't Care © Valory
    Music

    Justin Moore, Somebody Else Will | Track Review 🎵

    Justin Moore builds a compelling case for his forthcoming album ‘I Kinda Don’t Care’ with exceptional pre-release single, “Somebody Else Will.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 2, 2016 ago
    The Chainsmokers, ‘Closer’ ft. Halsey © Disruptor/Columbia
    LGBTQ

    The Chainsmokers, Closer | Track Review 🎵

    The Chainsmokers deliver another potential hit with the help of alternative-pop darling Halsey on “Closer.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 2, 2016 ago
    Mac Miller, The Divine Feminine [📷: Warner]
    Music

    Mac Miller, Dang! | Track Review 🎵

    Mac Miller delivers a gem with soulful, introspective single “Dang!”, the promo single for Miller’s fourth studio album, The Divine Feminine.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 2, 2016 ago

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