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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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    James Arthur, Falling like the stars: The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    James Arthur, Falling like the Stars | Track Review

    Released in advance of a highly-anticipated new album, British pop standout James Arthur delivers a mature, well-rounded single with “Falling like the Stars.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 16, 2019 ago
    “11 Songs Where It’s All Work and No Play” [Photo Credits: BMG Rights Management, Chance the Rapper, Columbia, Epic, Interscope, OVO Sound / Warner Bros., Pexels, Pixabay, Quality Control Music / Motown / Capitol, RCA, Rubyworks / Columbia, Westbury Road Entertainment / Roc Nation]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs Where It’s All Work and No Play | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Songs Where It’s All Work and No Play” features music courtesy of Alex Aiono, Chance the Rapper, Hozier, MGMT, and Rihanna.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 15, 2019 ago
    Madonna, "Crave" (w/ Swae Lee): The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Boy Toy / Live Nation Worldwide / Interscope]
    Music

    Madonna, Crave | Track Review

    Although ‘the vibe’ is potent, Madonna falls short of expectations on “Crave” (featuring Swae Lee), the third single from her 2019 comeback LP, ‘Madame X.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 14, 2019 ago
    Ciara, Beauty Marks: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Beauty Marks Entertainment]
    Album 💿

    Ciara, Beauty Marks | Album Review

    After releasing six major label albums, R&B standout Ciara releases her seventh album, Beauty Marks independently with so-so results.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 14, 2019 ago
    ZAYN & Zhavia Ward, "A Whole New World" from Aladdin (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Walt Disney]
    Music

    ZAYN & Zhavia Ward, A Whole New World (End Title) | Track Review

    While ZAYN and Zhavia Ward sing well on the new take of “A Whole New World (End Title),” the Peabo Bryson/Regina Belle version remains the one to beat.  

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 13, 2019 ago
    Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber, I Don't Care: The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credits: Warner Music / Def Jam]
    Music

    Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber, I Don’t Care | Track Review

    Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber join forces again for the catchy, enjoyable single, “I Don’t Care.”  While not game changing, it has ‘hit’ written all over it.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 13, 2019 ago
    13 Songs Where It’s a Matter of ‘If’ [Photo Credits: :):, Alec Benjamin, Atlantic, Columbia, G.O.O.D. / Def Jam, Island, Nonesuch, Polydor, Southeastern, St. Humain]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Where It’s a Matter of ‘If’ | Playlist 🎧

    “13 Songs Where It’s a Matter of ‘If’” features music courtesy of Gnash, Leon Bridges, Pusha T, Shawn Mendes, and Years & Years among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 10, 2019 ago
    13 Songs from 2019 That Go Strictly by the Numbers [Photo Credits: 78 Productions Limited / Simco Limited / Sony Music, Aftermath / 12 Tone Music, Atlantic, BMG Rights Management, Def Jam, Hollywood, Interscope, Interscope, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, RECORDS LLC / Columbia]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs from 2019 That Go Strictly by the Numbers | Playlist

    “13 Songs from 2019 That Go Strictly by the Numbers” features music courtesy of Anderson .Paak, Ben Platt, P!nk, Rob Thomas, and ScHoolboy Q.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 8, 2019 ago
    Music

    Madonna, I Rise | Track Review

    Madonna steps up her game on the second advance single from ‘Madame X,’ “I Rise,” which is encouraging, inspirational, and filled with resolve.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 7, 2019 ago
    Shawn Mendes, If I Can't Have You - The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Island]
    Music

    Shawn Mendes, If I Can’t Have You | Track Review

    Perhaps Shawn Mendes comes off a bit ‘cooler than usual’ on “If I Can’t Have You,” but the Canadian pop heartthrob still delivers a potential mega-hit.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 6, 2019 ago
    Thrilling Songs All About the Town (Part II) [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Big Machine, Broken Bow, Capitol, Capitol, CupcakKe, Curb, Interscope, MCA Nashville, Pexels, Pixabay, Roc Nation, Stones Throw]
    Evergreen

    Thrilling Songs All About the Town (Part II) | Playlist 🎧

    “Thrilling Songs All About the Town (Part II),” features 11 ‘town’ songs courtesy of Elton John, Florida Georgia Line, Madonna, Niall Horan & Tuxedo.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 6, 2019 ago
    Rob Thomas, Chip Tooth Smile [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Rob Thomas, Chip Tooth Smile | Album Review

    Following a lengthy, four-year hiatus, Grammy-winning pop musician Rob Thomas impresses on his fourth studio album, ‘Chip Tooth Smile.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 3, 2019 ago

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