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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.
    David Bowie, Blackstar [📷: Columbia]
    Columns

    BB Grooves: David Bowie Lands First No. 1 on Billboard 200

    On the Billboard 200, specifically the no. 1 spot, David Bowie’s legacy lives on with ‘Blackstar’, his first ever chart topper during his lengthy career.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 21, 2016 ago
    Panic! At The Disco, Death Of A Bachelor [Photo Credit: Fueled By Ramen]
    Album 💿

    Panic! At the Disco, Death of a Bachelor | Album Review 💿

    Panic! At the Disco excel on their 5th studio LP, Death of a Bachelor, delivering a multitude of eccentric, entertaining & thrilling moments.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 18, 2016 ago
    Mike Stud, These Days [Photo Credit: Electric Feel Music]
    Album 💿

    Mike Stud, These Days | Album Review 💿

    Rhode Island rapper Mike Stud showcases a solid flow and delivers an enjoyable, though not transcendent effort on ‘These Days.’ 

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 18, 2016 ago
    blackbear, help [Photo Credit: beartrap]
    Album 💿

    Blackbear, Help | Album Review 💿

    Blackbear shares his demons & showcases tremendous potential on his latest effort, Help. He doesn’t rewrite the R&B script, but, it’s solid.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 15, 2016 ago
    Adele, 25 © Columbia
    Music

    BB Grooves: Adele Spends Seventh Week Atop the Billboard 200

    Adele remains the queen of the Billboard 200. There are more chart stories beyond that “Number One Spot,” but nobody outperformed Adele.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 13, 2016 ago
    David Bowie in 'Blackstar' Music Video © Columbia
    Music

    David Bowie: His Legacy Will Endure Forever

    David Bowie (1947-2016) passed away two days after his 69th birthday and two days after his highly anticipated final studio album ‘Backstar’ was released.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 12, 2016 ago
    Conrad Sewell, All I Know - EP © 300 Entertainment:WEA
    Album 💿

    Conrad Sewell, All I Know (EP) | Album Review 💿

    Conrad Sewell showcases immense potential on his EP, All I Know. He doesn’t rewrite pop-soul, but possesses a potent, killer set of pipes.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 11, 2016 ago
    Adele, 25 © Columbia
    Music

    BB Grooves: Adele Spends Sixth Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 

    It’s all about Adele – the chart is definitely top-heavy thanks to her. Here are some killer chart stories from the Billboard 200 dated January 16, 2016.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 6, 2016 ago
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    Album 💿

    Grimes, Art Angels | Album Review 💿

    Alternative musician Grimes delivers a confusing, yet brilliant and ambitious effort with her 2015 album, Art Angels.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 4, 2016 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly © Aftermath/Interscope
    Evergreen

    Playlist: 25 Best Rap Songs of 2015

    After flexing my muscles (writing, not biceps) and compiling the best songs and best albums of 2015, how about diving into genres? Here’s a quickie – 25 Best Rap Songs of 2015. Are there some ‘best’ songs that didn’t get loving from yours truly? Probably, but that’s life, and life’s Read more

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 29, 2015 ago
    5 Seconds of Summer on the cover of Rolling Stone (© Rolling Stone)
    Music

    The 5SOS Rolling Stone Cover Heard ‘Round the World

    What’s the best way to gain respect from older, more mature audiences? STRIP – at least that’s what 5 Seconds of Summer does.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 28, 2015 ago
    One Direction, Made in the A.M. [📷: Sony]
    Music

    Does Zayn Malik Have a Valid Point About One Direction?  

    Former One Direction member Zayn Malik criticizes One Direction’s music as being generic. Does he have a valid point?

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 22, 2015 ago

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