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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, May We All | Track Review 🎵

    Florida Georgia Line returns with single, “May We All” featuring country veteran Tim McGraw. Respectable, “May We All” lacks the same magic of “H.O.L.Y.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 20, 2016 ago
    Good Charlotte, Youth Authority © Kobalt
    Album 💿

    Good Charlotte Returns After Six-Year Hiatus With ‘Youth Authority’

    Good Charlotte delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded comeback effort with ‘Youth Authority’, its first album in nearly six years.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 20, 2016 ago
    Ghostbusters © RCA
    Album 💿

    Ghostbusters [2016 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Review)

    Ghostbusters (2016 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is very much a soundtrack – it has some moments and it also has some flaws.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 20, 2016 ago
    ScHoolboy Q, Blank Face LP © Interscope
    Columns

    BB Grooves: ScHoolboy Q Settles for No. 2 on Billboard 200

    In a slow sales week, Drake (‘Views’) reclaims no. 1 on the Billboard 200. Schoolboy Q’s fourth album, ‘Blank Face LP’, settles for no. 2.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 19, 2016 ago
    DATGIRL & ZAPPER, Bang Bang, Bitches!
    Music

    ZAPPER & DATGIRL, Bang Bang, Bitches! | Track Review 🎵

    ZAPPER and DATGIRL collaborate to create an eccentric, ambitious, politically-charged song and music video, “Bang Bang, B*tches!”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 19, 2016 ago
    Dreezy, No Hard Feelings © Interscope
    Album 💿

    Dreezy Shows Potential Throughout ‘No Hard Feelings’

    All in all, Chicago rapper/singer Dreezy shows immense potential throughout the course of her debut album No Hard Feelings.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 19, 2016 ago
    French Montana, MC4 © Epic
    Music

    French Montana, No Shopping | Track Review 🎵

    French Montana delivers a banger with “No Shopping.” Problem is, He’s too selfless, allowing Drake to take over the spotlight.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 19, 2016 ago
    Tinashe, Superlove © RCA
    Music

    Tinashe, Superlove | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming contemporary R&B/pop artist Tinashe drops a good record with “Superlove,” though arguably it’s not enough to elevate her superstardom.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 18, 2016 ago
    Keith Sweat, Dress to Impress © RAL:Keith Sweat
    Music

    Music Shopping List: Lil Durk, Reliant K & More

    Ah, the fourth shopping week in July! Unfortunately, it’s hard to justify an exclamation mark for the new albums arriving Friday, July 22. None stand out.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 18, 2016 ago
    ScHoolboy Q, Blank Face LP © Interscope
    Music

    Drake Reclaims No. 1 on Billboard 200, ScHoolboy Q No. 2

    After “taking a week off,” Drake returns to his rightful spot – atop the Billboard 200. As for ScHoolboy Q, the West Coast MC settles for no. 2.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 18, 2016 ago
    Katy Perry, "Rise" [📷 : Capitol]
    Music

    Katy Perry, Rise | Track Review 🎵

    Katy Perry returns respectably after a three-year hiatus with Olympic single, “Rise,” which doesn’t supplant her best work.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 18, 2016 ago
    Snoop Dogg, Coolaid © Doggy Style:eOne
    Album 💿

    Snoop Dogg, Coolaid | Album Review 💿

    Despite being past his lucrative peak, Snoop Dogg continues to be prolific, delivering another consistent and enjoyable offering with latest LP ‘Coolaid.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 17, 2016 ago

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