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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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    2019 music reviews

    Miguel, "Funeral" : The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Miguel, Funeral | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning urban contemporary artist Miguel manages to transform a funeral into a sexed-up happening on his brief single, “Funeral.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 5, 2019 ago
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    Highly Suspect, MCID | Album Review 💿

    After a three-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated collective Highly Suspect returns with an eclectic, if flawed third studio album, MCID.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 5, 2019 ago
    Rex Orange County, Pony : The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Sony]
    Album 💿

    Rex Orange County, Pony | Album Review 💿

    After a two-year hiatus, British singer/songwriter Rex Orange County (Alex O’Connor) delivers an enjoyable, if imperfect third studio LP, Pony.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 4, 2019 ago
    Lizzo, "Good as Hell (Remix)" (Ft. Ariana Grande): The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Lizzo, Good as Hell (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

    “Good as Hell” by pop standout Lizzo was already ‘good as hell’ without a remix, but Ariana Grande provides a welcome contrast on the infectious hit.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 29, 2019 ago
    Selena Gomez, "Look At Her Now": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Selena Gomez, Look at Her Now | Track Review 🎵

    After a long wait, pop artist Selena Gomez prepares to release her highly anticipated new studio album, led by the entertaining single, “Look at Her Now.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 29, 2019 ago
    Selena Gomez, "Lose You to Love Me": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Selena Gomez, Lose You to Love Me | Track Review 🎵

    Pop singer Selena Gomez returns in reflective mode on single, “Lose You to Love Me” where she parts ways with a lover to ultimately learn to love herself.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 29, 2019 ago
    Kesha, "Raising Hell": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Kemosabe]
    Music

    Kesha, Raising Hell | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated pop artist Kesha returns ready for the HIGH ROAD on her energetic, infectious single, “Raising Hell,” featuring Big Freedia.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 29, 2019 ago
    Kanye West, JESUS IS KING: The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credit: Getting Out Our Dreams, II]
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    Kanye West, JESUS IS KING | Album Review 💿

    After several delays, Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West drops his clean, Christian-themed rap-gospel album, JESUS IS KING. It has its moments.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 28, 2019 ago
    Marilyn Manson, "God's Gonna Cut You Down" : The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Loma Vista]
    Music

    Marilyn Manson, God’s Gonna Cut You Down | Track Review 🎵

    Marilyn Manson uniquely covers traditional classic “God’s Gonna Cut You Down,” popularized in 2006 posthumously by country icon, Johnny Cash.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 25, 2019 ago
    G-Eazy, Scary Nights (EP): The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: RCA]
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    G-Eazy, Scary Nights | Album Review 💿

    Following the release of an EP of ‘B-Sides’ in September 2019, G-Eazy returns with a moderately enjoyable eight-track EP, ‘Scary Nights,’ in October.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 23, 2019 ago
    Katy Perry, "Harleys in Hawaii": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    Music

    Katy Perry, Harleys in Hawaii | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated pop star Katy Perry continues to try to reclaim her mojo on single “Harleys in Hawaii,” co-written and co-produced by Charlie Puth. 

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 21, 2019 ago
    Fantasia, Sketchbook: The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credits: Rock Soul / BMG Rights Management]
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    Fantasia, Sketchbook | Album Review 💿

    After releasing a so-so 5th studio LP, and an underrated holiday effort, Grammy-winning R&B artist Fantasia makes a strong return with Sketchbook.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 21, 2019 ago

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