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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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    FeedbackOp Ed simply stands for opinion editorial. A subcategory of the Columns on The Musical Hype, the Op Ed section features opinion articles/pieces.  In many cases, opinions are based upon and/or backed up by research on the matter at hand.

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    Music

    New-Look Country Has Widespread Crossover Appeal 

    ‘New-look’ country music has a wider appeal than old school country; crossover and country can now be featured in the same sentence.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 29, 2015 ago
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    Music

    Meek Mill Versus Drake: Comparing the Diss Tracks

    Meek Mill and Drake both released diss tracks against one another. Whose diss track reigns supreme? (Hint: it’s Drake, hands down!).

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 3, 2015 ago
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    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, 10 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, 10 yearsApril 28, 2015 ago
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    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, 10 yearsMarch 18, 2015 ago
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    Album 💿

    D’Angelo, Black Messiah | Album Review

    Grammy-winning, neo-soul standout D’Angelo reenergizes R&B on his triumphant, long-awaited comeback album, ‘Black Messiah.’

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 18, 2014 ago
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    Columns

    The Hierarchy of One Direction | Pop Culture

    One Direction has a clear ‘hierarchy.’ While the band lacks the personality of 90s boy bands, there are distinctions within the group musically. 

    By brent80, 13 yearsOctober 23, 2012 ago
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    Walmart Music Censorship | Opinion Editorial

    There are a vast number of inconsistencies when it comes to censorship. Retailer Walmart carries ‘explicit’ books and movies, but not explicit music. Why?

    By brent80, 13 yearsAugust 22, 2012 ago

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