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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 Cave & The Bad Seeds, Skeleton Tree © Bad Seeds Ltd
    Music

    Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Jesus Alone | Track Review

    “Jesus Alone,” the promo single for Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ Skeleton Tree, ranks among the most enigmatic, darkest records of 2016.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 5, 2016 ago
    James Vincent McMorrow, We Move © Mahogany Books / Burning Rope
    Music

    Music Shopping List: James Vincent McMorrow

    In one of the slowest music release weeks of 2016, Irish singer/songwriter James Vincent McMorrow is the biggest forthcoming attraction.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 29, 2016 ago
    Regina Spektor, Remember Us to Life [📷: Sire]
    Music

    Regina Spektor, Small Bill$ | Track Review 🎵

    After singing about her “Bleeding Heart,” singer/songwriter Regina Spektor returns with an electrifying second single, “Small Bill$.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 25, 2016 ago
    Passenger, Young as the Morning Old as the Sea © Black Crow
    Music

    Passenger, Anywhere | Track Review 🎵

    Distinctively voiced singer/songwriter Passenger (Michael David Rosenberg) returns with the second single from his forthcoming album, “Anywhere.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 25, 2016 ago
    Frank Ocean, Blonde © Boys Don't Cry
    Album 💿

    Frank Ocean, Blonde | Album Review 💿

    Pop musician Frank Ocean returns with his highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Blonde’. He makes following up a masterpiece look easy.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 24, 2016 ago
    Shawn Mendes, Illuminate [📷 : Island]
    Music

    Shawn Mendes, Mercy | Track Review 🎵

    With latest single “Mercy,” Shawn Mendes continues to successfully build momentum up to the release of sophomore album ‘Illumination’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 23, 2016 ago
    Colbie Caillat, The Malibu Sessions © PlummyLou
    Music

    Colbie Caillat, Never Got Away | Track Review 🎵

    Colbie Caillat remains consistent on the subtle, refined single, “Never Got Away.” “Never Got Away” serves as promo song from Caillat’s upcoming album.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 18, 2016 ago
    Rufus Wainwright ft. Choir! Choir! Choir!, "Hallelujah" © Rufus Wainwright
    LGBTQ

    Rufus Wainwright & Choir! Choir! Choir!, Hallelujah | Track Review 🎵

    Chamber-/indie-pop darling Rufus Wainwright and a choir of 1500 deliver a magical rendition of Leonard Cohen classic, “Hallelujah.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 14, 2016 ago
    R. Kelly, The Buffet © RCA
    Columns

    Pros & Cons | R. Kelly

    Pros & Cons profiles the best and worst qualities of today’s musicians.  Pros & Cons is simultaneously objective and subjective.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 12, 2016 ago
    Marc E. Bassy, Groovy People (EP) © Republic
    Album 💿

    Marc E. Bassy, Groovy People (EP) | Album Review

    Versatile up-and-coming pop musician Marc E. Bassy showcases immense potential on his 17-minute, five-track EP, ‘Groovy People.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 11, 2016 ago
    Norah Jones, Day Breaks [Photo Credit: Blue Note]
    Music

    Norah Jones, Carry On | Track Review 🎵

    After a three-year hiatus, Norah Jones returns with jazzy-country song “Carry On,” the first single from forthcoming album, Day Breaks.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 10, 2016 ago
    Taylor Swift, 1989 [📷: Big Machine]
    Columns

    Pros & Cons | Taylor Swift

    Country/Pop superstar Taylor Swift has amassed tons of success (pros), but she also has her fair share of missteps and bad press (cons).

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 5, 2016 ago

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