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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.
    Evergreen

    10 Emotionally Overwhelming Songs | Playlist

    The 10 featured songs are “full” of emotion and depth. Each song has a deeper meaning or larger purpose which makes it truly unique, special, and memorable.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 1, 2015 ago
    Sam Hunt, Montevallo © MCA
    Album 💿

    Why Sam Hunt Represents The Future of Country Music 

    Country newcomer Sam Hunt represents the future of country music on debut album ‘Montevallo,’ which showcases a more eclectic brand of country.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 29, 2015 ago
    Panic! At The Disco, Death Of A Bachelor [📷: Fueled By Ramen]
    Music

    Panic! At The Disco, Hallelujah | Track Review 🎵

    Latest Panic! At The Disco single, “Hallelujah,” ranks among the deepest songs of the alternative band’s decade-long career.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 28, 2015 ago
    Passion Pit, Kindred [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Passion Pit, Kindred | Album Review 💿

    Passion Pit continues to master jubilance within its music. Latest LP, ‘Kindred’, is no different, finding strife, grief, and tribulation to be non-factors.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 24, 2015 ago
    Yelawolf, Love Story © Interscope
    Album 💿

    Yelawolf Delivers An Eclectic Effort With ‘Love Story’

    Yelawolf delivers a fine sophomore album with ‘Love Story.’ ‘Love Story’ proves to be a stark contrast to his debut LP, ‘Radioactive.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 22, 2015 ago
    Tyler, The Creator, Cherry Bomb [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Examining Lyrics: Tyler the Creator, ‘Cherry Bomb’

    As brash as Tyler, the Creator may be, his fourth studio album, ‘Cherry Bomb’ is explicitly brilliant. Here are 14 notable lyrics from ‘Cherry Bomb.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 17, 2015 ago
    Chase Rice, Ignite the Night © Dack Janiels
    Evergreen

    10 Random and Ridiculous Songs 

    10 Random and Ridiculous Songs: The 10 songs that grace this list are captivating, thanks to being either random, ridiculous, or a mixture of both.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 10, 2015 ago
    Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell [📷: Asthmatic Kitty]
    Evergreen

    Eyebrow-Raising Lyrics From 2015

    Throughout 2015, there have been many eyebrow-raising lyrics that raise larger issues or have greater meaning when isolated from their parent song.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 9, 2015 ago
    Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell [📷: Asthmatic Kitty]
    Album 💿

    Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell | Album Review 💿

    Beloved indie singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens delivers an emotional, highly personal tour de force with latest LP, ‘Carrie & Lowell’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 7, 2015 ago
    James Bay, Chaos And The Calm [📷: Republic]
    Album 💿

    James Bay Sounds Formidable On ‘Chaos And The Calm’

    Youthful British standout James Bay arrives with a polished debut, Chaos And The Calm.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 1, 2015 ago
    Action Bronson, Mr. Wonderful © Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Action Bronson Shows Potential On ‘Mr. Wonderful’  

    The time has finally arrived for former XXL Magazine freshman Action Bronson – his major label debut, ‘Mr. Wonderful’, dropped in late March ’15.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 25, 2015 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly © Aftermath/Interscope
    Album 💿

    Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly | Album Review 💿

    West Coast rapper Kendrick Lamar releases his second consecutive masterpiece with TO PIMP A BUTTERFLY; the album to beat in 2015.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 24, 2015 ago

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