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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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.
    Candice Glover โ€ข Music Speaks ยฉ Interscope
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Candice Glover Finally Releases Debut Album ‘Music Speaks’

    After being initially delayed, American Idol season 12 winner Candice Glover finally delivers her debut album, ‘Music Speaks.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsFebruary 20, 2014 ago
    Algebra Blessett โ€ข Recovery ยฉย eOne
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Algebra Blessett, Recovery | Album Review

    Algebra Blessett delivers the ups and downs of the recovery of brokenheartedness on her superb sophomore album ‘Recovery.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsFebruary 3, 2014 ago
    Against Me!, Transgender Dysphoria Blues [๐Ÿ“ท: Total Treble]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Against Me, Transgender Dysphoria Blues | Album Review

    Against Me! delivers one the 2014’s most honest and captivating efforts with the incredibly ambitious ‘Transgender Dysphoria Blues.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 27, 2014 ago
    A Great Big World, Is There Anybody Out There? [๐Ÿ“ท: Epic]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    A Great Big World, Is There Anybody Out There? | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Singer/songwriting duo A Great Big World Showcase both classicism and creativity on debut album, ‘Is There Anybody Out There?’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 22, 2014 ago
    Bruce Springsteen, High Hopes [๐Ÿ“ท: Columbia]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Bruce Springsteen, High Hopes | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    High Hopes may not be the best or most memorable Bruce Springsteen album, but itโ€™s still pretty doggone good.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 17, 2014 ago
    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Give The People What They Want ยฉ Daptone
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Sharon Jones Shines On ‘Give The People What They Want’

    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings definitely “give the people what they want” on their latest retro-soul album, ‘Give the People What They Want.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 16, 2014 ago
    John Newman, Tribute ยฉ Island
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    John Newman, Tribute | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    British singer John Newman proves soul is alive and well on his debut studio album, Tribute.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 14, 2014 ago
    Kid Ink, My Own Lane ยฉ RCA
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Kid Ink Shows Potential On ‘My Own Lane’

    On sophomore album ‘My Own Lane,’ Kid Ink shows he’s got massive potential.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 10, 2014 ago
    Arctic Monkeys, AM ยฉ Domino
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Arctic Monkeys, AM | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    British alternative rock band Arctic Monkeys show infatuation at its best on their terrific 2013 album, ‘AM’.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 6, 2014 ago
    Celine Dion, Loved Me Back to Life [Photo Credit: Sony]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Celine Dion, Loved Me Back To Life | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Canadian pop powerhouse Celine Dion shows that sheโ€™s โ€˜still got itโ€™ on Loved Me Back to Life, her first new studio album since 2007.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsNovember 13, 2013 ago
    Jay Sean, Neon [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Jay Sean, Neon | Album Review

    British-Asian pop and contemporary R&B artist Jay Sean continues to struggle to find an artistic identity stateside on his fourth studio album, โ€˜Neon.โ€™

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJuly 31, 2013 ago
    emblem-3-nothing-to-lose-columbia
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Emblem3, Nothing To Lose | Album Review

    Review: Pop trio Emblem3 may truly have โ€˜Nothing to Loseโ€™ but do they โ€˜gain enoughโ€™ to become commercially successful on their debut album?

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJuly 30, 2013 ago

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