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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.
    Jason Aldean, They Don't Know © Broken Bow
    Music

    Music Shopping List: Jason Aldean, Bastille & More

    Jason Aldean (They Don’t Know) and Bastille (Wild World) are the brightest spots from the music shopping list dated Friday, September 9, 2016.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 5, 2016 ago
    Weezer, "I Love the USA" © Crush Music / Weezer
    Music

    Weezer, I Love the USA | Track Review 🎵

    Weezer drops new single “I Love The USA.” The band – or at least frontman Rivers Cuomo – is passionate about ‘Merica. #Patriotic

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 5, 2016 ago
    Usher, Hard II Love @ RCA
    Music

    Usher, Rivals | Track Review 🎵

    Usher returns with a fifth pre-release single from upcoming album ‘Hard II Love’ entitled “Rivals.” “Rivals” features ubiquitous rapper, Future.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 5, 2016 ago
    Barbra Streisand, Encore © Columbia
    Columns

    Billboard: Barbra Streisand Beats FGL & Britney For No. 1

    In a hard-fought battle, Barbra Streisand earns an unexpected no. 1 album on the Billboard 200, beating country duo Florida Georgia Line.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 5, 2016 ago
    Jacob Whitesides, Why? [Photo Credit: Double U / BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Jacob Whitesides, Open Book | Track Review 🎵

    After compelling with singles “Focus” and “Lovesick,” Teen pop musician Jacob Whitesides shines on a third single, “Open Book,” ahead of debut album Why?.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 4, 2016 ago
    Bon Iver, 22, A Million [📷: Jagjaguwar]
    Music

    Bon Iver, 33 ‘GOD’ | Track Review 🎵

    Bon Iver returns with the quirky, ambitiously brilliant single, “33 ‘GOD’.”  It provides a sneak peak of album ’22, A Million’.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 4, 2016 ago
    Banks & Steelz, Anything But Words © Warner Bros.
    Album 💿

    Banks & Steelz Offer Compelling, Eclectic LP with ‘Anything But Words’

    Paul Banks (Interpol) and RZA (Wu-Tang Clan) – aka Steelz – collaborate on thrilling alternative/hip-hop album, ‘Anything But Words’.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 2, 2016 ago
    Michael Bublé, Nobody But Me © Reprise
    Music

    Michael Bublé, My Kind of Girl | Track Review 🎵

    Canadian traditional pop musician Michael Bublé returns with his second single, “My Kind of Girl,” from his forthcoming studio album, ‘Nobody but Me’.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 1, 2016 ago
    Watsky, x Infinity [📷: Steel Wool]
    Album 💿

    Watsky, x Infinity | Album Review

    Alternative/underground rapper and poet Watsky delivers the album of his career with the lengthy, but exceptional ‘x Infinity’.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 1, 2016 ago
    The Chainsmokers, ‘Closer’ ft. Halsey © Disruptor/Columbia
    Columns

    Hot 100 Jewels: The Chainsmokers Stay Tops With ‘Closer’

    After unseating Sia last week for the no. 1 spot, The Chainsmokers retain the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 this week with “Closer” (ft. Halsey).

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 31, 2016 ago
    Ty Dolla Sign, Campaign © Atlantic
    Music

    Ty Dolla $ign, Zaddy | Track Review 🎵

    Breakout urban artist Ty Dolla $ign returns with the infectious “Zaddy,” a single from his forthcoming sophomore album, ‘Campaign.’

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 31, 2016 ago
    Jacob Whitesides, Why? [Photo Credit: Double U / BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Jacob Whitesides, Lovesick | Track Review 🎵

    Teen pop musician Jacob Whitesides shines on soulful promo single “Lovesick,” which appears on his forthcoming album, Why?.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 31, 2016 ago

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