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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.
    The Band Perry, "Comeback Kid" © Mercury Nashville/Interscope
    Music

    The Band Perry, Comeback Kid | Track Review 🎵

    Country sibling trio The Band Perry return with enjoyable and uplifting single, “Comeback Kid.” “Kid” is the promo single for their upcoming third LP.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 6, 2016 ago
    Ephelant & Time, How To Sew Wounds With Words, Photo Credit: Seth Tobocman
    Album 💿

    Ephelant & Time Bring Heat On ‘How To Sew Wounds With Words’

    Rapper and journalist Chris “Time” Steele and Actor/Music producer Stephen “Ephelant” Vining deliver captivating LP with ‘How To Sew Wounds With Words’

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 6, 2016 ago
    Taylor Swift, 1989 [📷: Big Machine]
    Columns

    Pros & Cons | Taylor Swift

    Country/Pop superstar Taylor Swift has amassed tons of success (pros), but she also has her fair share of missteps and bad press (cons).

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 5, 2016 ago
    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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 yearsAugust 3, 2016 ago

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