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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.
    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]
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    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]
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    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
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    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
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    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
    Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly © Aftermath/Interscope
    Evergreen

    Eight of the Most Surprising Album Releases

    For these eight artists and their respective albums, the artists/labels took the gargantuan risk of the non-standard album release.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 18, 2015 ago
    Madonna, Rebel Heart © Live Nation/Interscope
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    Madonna Sounds Fierce on ‘Rebel Heart’

    ‘Rebel Heart’ is an enjoyable album that plays to the strengths of Madonna and easily eclipses her overlooked 2012 album, ‘MDNA.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 17, 2015 ago
    Empire Cast original soundtrack from Season 1 of Empire © Columbia
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    Review: Original Soundtrack from Season 1 of Empire (Deluxe)

    One of the hottest new shows on television, Empire, released its first season soundtrack on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. In the stores for those who still partake of the physical CD, only the standard edition of the album – 11 tracks – was issued. For those who couldn’t be without Read more

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 11, 2015 ago
    Kelly Clarkson, Piece By Piece © RCA
    Evergreen

    Playlist: 12 Best Kelly Clarkson Songs

    Looking through the albums and examining the hits (prior to ‘Piece By Piece’), here are the 12 best songs by pop superstar Kelly Clarkson.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 5, 2015 ago
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    Chris Brown & Tyga Aim Low On ‘Fan Of a Fan The Album’

    “Keeping it as 100” as Chris Brown and Tyga do, The best way to describe ‘Fan of a Fan: The Album’ is “garbage.” It’s misogynistic, simple, and a turn-off.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 4, 2015 ago
    Big Sean, Dark Sky Paradise [📷: Def Jam]
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    Takeaways: Big Sean, ‘Dark Sky Paradise’ 

    After lackadaisical sales for sophomore LP ‘Hall Of Fame’, ‘third time’s charm’ for Big Sean on third LP, ‘Dark Sky Paradise’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 3, 2015 ago

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