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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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    Nick Jonas, Last Year Was Complicated [📷: Island]
    Album 💿

    Nick Jonas, Last Year Was Complicated | Lyrical Analysis

    What better way to examine the latest Nick Jonas album, Last Year Was Complicated, than analyzing the ‘profound’ lyrical content?

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 16, 2016 ago
    gnash, us © -)-
    Album 💿

    Gnash, us (EP) | Album Review 💿

    gnash showcases exceptional potential on ‘us.’ Artistically, he has a lot to offer + he’s NOT like everybody else.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 10, 2016 ago
    Selena Gomez, Revival [📷: Interscope]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs Where the Innuendo is Out of Control | Playlist

    A lack of control captures the sentiment of the 11 songs selected on this playlist that lack control of their sexual appetites. The innuendo is legit.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 7, 2016 ago
    By Guanaco and subsequent editors [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
    Music

    The Openness or Lack Thereof Within Christian Music

    The Christian sector of the music industry hasn’t been known for its openness, particularly when it comes to artists who have “come out.”

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 6, 2016 ago
    What Killed Michael Jackson and Prince? [Photo Credits: Epic, Sony Legacy, Warner Bros.]
    Music

    What Killed Michael Jackson and Prince?

    Two of music’s saddest deaths occurred 7 years apart: Michael Jackson (50) in 2009 and Prince (57) in 2016. Their similarities in death are chilling.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 3, 2016 ago
    Fifth Harmony, 7/27 [📷: Epic]
    Music

    2016: The Year Of Ridiculous Innuendo

    This case study examines the ridiculous innuendo utilized in songs by Ariana Grande, DNCE, and Fifth Harmony in 2015 and 2016.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 24, 2016 ago
    Greyson Chance, Somewhere Over My Head [📷: Greyson Chance Music]
    Album 💿

    Greyson Chance, Somewhere Over My Head | Album Review 💿

    Greyson Chance embraces the bag of pop tricks on, ‘Somewhere Over My Head,’ including slick production, infusing urban cues, and profanity.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 19, 2016 ago
    Yo Gotti, The Art of Hustle © Epic
    Music

    What’s The Deal With The ‘DM’ and the ‘Gram’?

    References to social networking have become the new go-to for rappers. Is it good? Eh, probably not, but in one regard at least it’s not molly rap.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 12, 2016 ago
    Drake, Views © Cash Money
    Lyrical Spotlight

    Drake, Views | Lyrical Spotlight

    What better way to examine ‘Views,’ the fourth studio album from Canadian rapper and singer Drake, than analyzing and commentating on his deep lyrics?

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 3, 2016 ago
    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, 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
    Zayn, Mind Of Mine [📷 : RCA]
    Album 💿

    Examining Lyrics: ZAYN, ‘Mind of Mine’

    British pop artist and former One Direction member ZAYN released his debut album, ‘Mind of Mine’ March 25th. Here, we examine notable lyrics from the album.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 28, 2016 ago

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