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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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    ColumnsAh, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.

    Beyoncé, Lemonade [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    The Beyoncé Albums | Rank Up or Down

    Examining the six studio albums by R&B superstar Beyoncé, here is how The Musical Hype would rank them.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 28, 2016 ago
    Prince, The Very Best of Prince © Warner Bros
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | Prince Posthumously Tops the Billboard 200

    Following his untimely death, Prince returns to the top of the Billboard 200. ‘The Very Best of Prince’ and ‘Purple Rain’ rise to no. 1 and no. 2.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 27, 2016 ago
    Prince, Musicology © NPG
    Album 💿

    Prince, Musicology: The Comeback Album

    ‘Musicology’ may not represent the crème de la crème of the Prince discography, but it’s amazing Prince assembled such a respectable comeback album in 2004.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 21, 2016 ago
    The Lumineers, Cleopatra © Dualtone Music
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | The Lumineers Debut At No. 1

    It wasn’t a helluva race for no. 1 on the Billboard 200. The Lumineers (‘Cleopatra’) secure the no. 1 spot, while Deftones (‘Gore’) land at no. 2.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 20, 2016 ago
    Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, This Unruly Mess I've Made [📷: Macklemore]
    Columns

    10 Albums Where The Sophomore Effect Was Real

    These albums just didn’t experience the same level of success as the album preceding them. Here are 10 albums where the sophomore effect was real!

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 18, 2016 ago
    Kanye West, The Life of Pablo [📷: G.O.O.D. / Def Jam]
    Music

    BB Grooves: Kanye West’s ‘The Life Of Pablo’ No. 1 on the Billboard 200

    It was only a matter of time for Kanye West to find his way back to the top of the charts. ‘The Life of Pablo’ debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 13, 2016 ago
    Fable Cry, We'll Show You Where the Monsters Are © Zach Ferrin
    Album 💿

    Fable Cry, We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are | Album Review

    Nashville-based “scamp rock” band Fable Cry deliver a hella ambitious effort with ‘We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are.’

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 12, 2016 ago
    Herbie Hancock, River - The Joni Letters © Verve
    Columns

    Most Surprising Albums That Won Album of The Year Since 2000

    Sometimes the albums you expect to win the Grammy for Album of the Year don’t. Here are the most surprising albums that won album of the year since 2000.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 7, 2016 ago
    Zayn, Mind Of Mine [📷 : RCA]
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | ZAYN Takes ‘Mind of Mine’ To No. 1

    Zayn takes his debut solo album, ‘Mind of Mine’ to no. 1 on the Billboard 200. K. Michelle launches at no. 2 with ‘More Issues Than Vogue.’

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 6, 2016 ago
    Gwen Stefani, This Is What The Truth Feels Like © Interscope
    Music

    BB Grooves: Gwen Stefani Tops The Billboard 200

    The Billboard 200, dated April 9, 2016, is modest. The top album, courtesy of Gwen Stefani (‘This Is What The Truth Feels Like’), yielded so-so numbers.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 30, 2016 ago
    Columns

    BB Grooves: Rihanna Reclaims No. 1 On The Billboard 200

    Rihanna benefits from a slow week on the Billboard 200. ‘Anti’ reclaims its perch at no. 1, but the numbers aren’t pretty.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 23, 2016 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, untitled unmastered © Aftermath/Interscope
    Columns

    BB Grooves: Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Untitled’ Debuts at No. 1

    Returning with an LP of unreleased material (Untitled Unmastered), once more, Kendrick Lamar tops the Billboard 200. 2 Chainz (Collegrove) starts at no. 4.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 16, 2016 ago

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