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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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    The Black Keys, "Eagle Birds" - The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Nonesuch]
    Music

    The Black Keys, Eagle Birds | Track Review

    Despite being brief, The Black Keys pack quite a punch on “Eagle Birds,” the second single from the highly-anticipated album, “Let’s Rock.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 1, 2019 ago
    Arcade Fire, Baby Mine [Photo Credit: Walt Disney]
    Music

    Arcade Fire, Baby Mine | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning alt-rock band Arcade Fire delivers a terrific reinterpretation of “Baby Mine,” the end title from Disney’s 2019 live action version of Dumbo. 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 18, 2019 ago
    Vampire Weekend, Father of the Bride [📷: Sony Music]
    Music

    Vampire Weekend, Sunflower | Track Review

    Grammy-winning alternative collective Vampire Weekend shows off superb musicianship on the short, but sweet single “Sunflower” featuring Steve Lacy.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 14, 2019 ago
    Vampire Weekend, Father of the Bride [📷: Sony Music]
    Music

    Vampire Weekend, Big Blue | Track Review

    Vampire Weekend continues to make a compelling case ahead of their fourth LP, ‘Father of the Bride’ with brief, but memorable single, “Big Blue.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 14, 2019 ago
    Cage The Elephant, Social Cues [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Cage the Elephant, House of Glass | Track Review

    Grammy-winning alternative collective Cage the Elephant drops a brief, electrifying single, “House of Glass,” from their forthcoming 5th LP, ‘Social Cues.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 12, 2019 ago
    The Black Keys, Lo/Hi [Photo Credit: Nonesuch]
    Music

    The Black Keys, Lo/Hi | Track Review

    Following a lengthy, five-year hiatus, Grammy-winning alternative collective The Black Keys return with a respectable new single, “Lo/Hi.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 11, 2019 ago
    Billie Eilish, When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? [📷: Darkroom / Interscope]
    Music

    Billie Eilish, wish you were gay | Track Review 🎵

    Rising teen alternative musician Billie Eilish checks off the appropriate boxes on single “Wish you were gay,” while also sparking controversy.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 11, 2019 ago
    Wallows, Nothing Happens [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Wallows, Scrawny | Track Review 🎵

    Wallows, fronted by Dylan Minnette, drops a brief, irresistible & profane single, “Scrawny”, appearing on their debut LP, NOTHING HAPPENS.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 28, 2019 ago
    Wallows, Nothing Happens [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Wallows, Are You Bored Yet? | Track Review 🎵

    Wallows, fronted by actor Dylan Minnette, drop a vibe-filled single, “Are You Bored Yet?”, appearing on their debut LP, ‘Nothing Happens.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 28, 2019 ago
    YUNGBLUD, 11 Minutes [Photo Credit: Geffen]
    Music

    YUNGBLUD, 11 Minutes | Track Review

    Rising British alternative artist YUNGBLUD collaborates with Halsey and Travis Barker on the ambitious, love-centric single, “11 Minutes.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 20, 2019 ago
    Rex Orange County, New House [Photo Credit Rex Orange County]
    Music

    Rex Orange County, New House | Track Review

    Rising British alternative musician Rex Orange County, delivers a surefire gem with reflective single, “New House.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 20, 2019 ago
    Chaz Cardigan, "S.O.S." [📷: UMG]
    LGBTQ

    Chaz Cardigan, S.O.S. | Track Review 🎵

    Nashville-based alt-pop musician Chaz Cardigan ‘brings the heat’ on “S.O.S,” his first new single of 2019.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 13, 2019 ago

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