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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.
    Juicy J, Ballin © Columbia
    Music

    Juicy J, Ballin’ | Track Review 🎵

    Juicy J misses the mark on new single “Ballin,” featuring Kanye West. Despite spitting game and flexing, J sounds tired and uninspired.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 7, 2016 ago
    Brett Young, Brett Young EP © Big Machine
    Music

    Brett Young, Sleep Without You | Track Review 🎵

    New country artist Brett Young showcases incredible potential on “Sleep Without You.” Though not new conceptually, “Sleep” has the ingredients to be a hit.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 7, 2016 ago
    Cashmere Cat, 9 © Mad Love/Interscope
    Music

    Cashmere Cat, Trust Nobody | Track Review 🎵

    Cashmere Cat has a potential hit on his hands with “Trust Nobody.” He gets superb results with the help of Tory Lanez and Selena Gomez.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 7, 2016 ago
    DNCE, DNCE [📷: Republic]
    Music

    DNCE, Body Moves | Track Review 🎵

    DNCE returns with “Cake By The Ocean” follow-up, “Body Moves,” yet another energetic, enthusiastic, and infectious single.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 6, 2016 ago
    gnash-something-gnash
    Music

    gnash, Something | Track Review 🎵

    Up and coming eclectic musician gnash returns with “Something,” the follow-up to his breakthrough single, “I Hate U I Love U.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 6, 2016 ago
    Tyler Glenn, Excommunication © Island
    Columns

    20 Notable LGBT Songs Released In The Last Five Years | Playlist

    These 20 LGBT-related songs, released between 2011 and 2016, transcend trends, eschew conformity,and spread messages of acceptance, tolerance, and unity.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 6, 2016 ago
    The Weeknd, Starboy © Republic
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    Hot 100 Jewels: The Weeknd Ascends to No. 3

    The Weeknd ascends from no. 40 to no. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 with single “Starboy,” the promo single from his forthcoming album of the same name.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 5, 2016 ago
    La'Porsha Renae, Good Woman © 19, Motown
    Music

    La’Porsha Renae, Good Woman | Track Review 🎵

    La’Porsha Renae exceptionally conveys the strength and importance of women on debut single, “Good Woman.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 5, 2016 ago
    The Chainsmokers, All We Know (ft. Phoebe Ryan) © Disruptor/Columbia
    Music

    The Chainsmokers, All We Know | Track Review 🎵

    The Chainsmokers returns with the follow-up to their no. 1 hit “Closer,” “All We Know,” enlisting assistance from Phoebe Ryan.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 5, 2016 ago
    OneRepublic, Oh My My © Interscope
    Music

    OneRepublic, A.I. | Track Review 🎵

    OneRepublic releases one final single, “A.I.,” ahead of their fourth studio album, Oh My My. The band receives an assist from Peter Gabriel.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 5, 2016 ago
    Shawn Mendes, Illuminate [📷 : Island]
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | Shawn Mendes Takes ‘Illuminate’ To No. 1

    Shawn Mendes earns his second no. 1 album with his sophomore effort, ‘Illuminate.’ Luke Bryan (‘Farm Tour’) launches at no. 4.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 5, 2016 ago
    Tyler Glenn, Excommunication [Photo Credit: Island]
    Music

    Tyler Glenn, G.D.M.M.L. GRLS | Track Review 🎵

    Neon Trees’ Tyler Glenn makes a personal statement on “G.D.M.M.L. GRLS,” one of the several singles from his forthcoming solo debut, ‘Excommunication’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 4, 2016 ago

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