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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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    Fantasia, 'Sleeping With the One I Love' Video Screen shot (19/RCA)
    Evergreen

    Faves & Least Faves: Fantasia

    Faves & Least Faves objectively and subjectively examines the best (favorite) songs and the worst (least favorite) songs from a musician’s discography.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 30, 2016 ago
    Flume, Skin © Mom+Pop
    Album 💿

    Flume, Skin | Album Review

    Flume flexes his tremendous musicianship and production skills on well-rounded, eclectic sophomore LP, SKIN.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 14, 2016 ago
    Grace, FMA © RCA
    Album 💿

    Grace, FMA | Album Review 💿

    Aussie singer Grace shows tremendous potential on her debut, FMA, led by breakthrough single, “You Don’t Own Me.”

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 4, 2016 ago
    Alicia Keys, Hallelujah (Single) © RCA
    Music

    Alicia Keys, Hallelujah | Track Review 🎵

    Alicia Keys latest single “Hallelujah” is respectable, but not the “second coming.” “Hallelujah” likely isn’t a ‘pop’ hit. Still, there’s something here.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 19, 2016 ago
    Fitz and the Tantrums © Elektra
    Album 💿

    Fitz and the Tantrums, Fitz and the Tantrums | Album Review 💿

    As blasé as the title of album of the third album by alternative band Fitz and the Tantrums may be, it lacks no shortage of energy.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 17, 2016 ago
    Usher, Crash © RCA
    Music

    Usher, Crash | Track Review 🎵

    In no ways does Usher “crash and burn” on new single “Crash,” but neither does he make us yearn for his return to the music world.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 17, 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
    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
    Keyshia Cole, Point of No Return © Interscope
    Evergreen

    One Favorite From Each Keyshia Cole Album | Playlist

    After listening to all of albums released by Keyshia Cole (2005 – 2014), this playlist features one favorite (and a runner-up or two) from each album.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 31, 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]
    Lyrical Spotlight

    Beyoncé, Lemonade | Lyrical Spotlight

    ‘Lemonade,’ the sixth studio album from Beyoncé is chocked full of lyrics deserving analysis and expert commentary. We’ll provide both.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 2, 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

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