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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.
    Karmin, Pulses ยฉ Epic
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Karmin Have Their Moments And Misses On Debut LP ‘Pulses’

    Viral Sensation Karmin releases their full-length debut album, ‘Pulses’. Ultimately, ‘Pulses’ has both its moments and its misses.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMarch 27, 2014 ago
    Young Money, Rise of an Empire ยฉ Cash Money
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Young Money Fall Short on ‘Rise Of An Empire’

    Young Money should have titled their second compilation “fall of an empireโ€ as opposed to ‘Rise of the Empire.’ The LP falls short of such a title.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMarch 19, 2014 ago
    Ledisi, The Truth ยฉ Verve
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Ledisi, ‘The Truth’ (Review)

    Jazzy, adult contemporary R&B vocalist Ledisi unleashes more flashes of contemporary R&B throughout the course of latest LP, ‘The Truth’.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMarch 18, 2014 ago
    Aloe Blacc, Lift Your Spirit ยฉ Interscope
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Aloe Blacc, Lift Your Spirit | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    R&B singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc releases his third album ‘Lift Your Spirit’ which true to its title, indeed lifts the spirit.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMarch 17, 2014 ago
    Beck, Morning Phase [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Beck, Morning Phase | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Alternative musician Beck thrives in an acoustic setting (for the most part) on long-awaited comeback album, Morning Phase.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMarch 13, 2014 ago
    Pharrell Williams, G I R L [๐Ÿ“ท: Columbia]
    Music

    Pharrell Williams Steps His Game Up On ‘Girl’

    On his highly anticipated sophomore album ‘G I R L,’ Pharrell Williams easily outdoes himself, easily trumping 2006 debut, ‘In My Mind.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMarch 10, 2014 ago
    Rick Ross, Mastermind ยฉ Def Jam
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Rick Ross, ‘Mastermind’: Track-By-Track

    After finally finding his artistic lane, Ross spent fifth LP ‘God Forgives, I Donโ€™t’ โ€˜flexing.โ€™ The flex-fest continues on sixth LP, ‘Mastermind.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMarch 6, 2014 ago
    St. Vincent [๐Ÿ“ท: Loma Vista/Republic]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Annie Clark (St. Vincent) Delivers Big on ‘St. Vincent’

    Singer/songwriter Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) delivers big-time on her fifth studio album (fourth solo), self-titled LP ‘St. Vincent’.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMarch 5, 2014 ago
    Schoolboy Q, Oxymoron [๐Ÿ“ท:Interscope]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    ScHoolboy Q, Oxymoron | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Oxymoron, the third LP by ScHoolboy Q, proves to be dark, captivating, and at times, a difficult, polarizing listening experience.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMarch 3, 2014 ago
    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

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