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Ah, welcome to the reviews on The Musical Hype! Albums, EPs, and songs [singles + tracks] of various styles are evaluated here – we don’t discriminate! All reviews are also available on the home page. Both album and song reviews are assigned 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.

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~ Album Reviews 💿 ~

Album reviews 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. It should not come as a surprise to see the analysis run > 1000 words.

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Rick Glam, VAMPIRE (EP) | Album Review

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

Lizzo, MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING | 📀 Review

Ervin Munir, Pure And Simple | Album Review 💿

AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review 💿

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Miranda Lambert Delivers A Home Run With ‘Platinum’

Bombshell country superstar Miranda Lambert "brings the goods" on her latest, highly anticipated studio album, 'Platinum.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|9Jun 149 Jun, 2014

50 Cent Lukewarm on ‘Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire To Win’

Rapper 50 Cent comes over as lukewarm at best on independently issued album, 'Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire to Win.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Jun 143 Jun, 2014

Review: Austin Mahone, ‘The Secret (EP)’

Up-and-coming pop heartthrob Austin Mahone delivers an enjoyable and respectable introduction to the world with EP, 'The Secret'.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|28May 1428 May, 2014

Mariah Carey, Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse | Album Review

After a five-year hiatus, Pop/R&B diva Mariah Carey returns," bringing the heat" on her comeback LP, 'Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|27May 1427 May, 2014

The Roots, …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin | Album Review

Hip-hop band The Roots continue to ‘transcend’ the confines of hip-hop on the ambitious album '…And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21May 1421 May, 2014

Review: Coldplay, ‘Ghost Stories’

On its sixth studio album, 'Ghost Stories', alternative rock/pop collective Coldplay opts for subtlety, mysteriousness, and restraint.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|20May 1420 May, 2014

The Black Keys, Turn Blue | Album Review

Indie-rockers The Black Keys channel the topic of love gone wrong via divorce on their latest LP, Turn Blue.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|16May 1416 May, 2014

Michael Jackson, Xscape | Album Review 💿

Xscape is a 'much better than expected' posthumous Michael Jackson album. It doesn’t fall into the same league as Jackson’s best, but a welcome addition.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|15May 1415 May, 2014

Lily Allen Attempts To Make An Artistic Statement On ‘Sheezus’

On her third album, 'Sheezus', British alternative-pop singer/songwriter Lily Allen seeks to make an artistic statement, even when it is flawed.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|13May 1413 May, 2014

Hunter Hayes, Storyline | Album Review

'Storyline,' the sophomore album by country artist Hunter Hayes, is an enjoyable listen that highlights his strengths more often than not.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|12May 1412 May, 2014

~ Song Reviews 🎵 ~

Song Reviews on the site tend to follow a format that includes an intro paragraph with background information, a body, comprised of at least one paragraph of analysis, and a concluding paragraph (older reviews) or statement (more recent reviews) that ‘put a cap’ on things. Song reviews generally run a minimum of 250 words with many running > 300 words.

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blackbear, britney in 07 | Song Review

Central Cee, Booga | Song Review

Lil Uzi Vert, Chanel Boy | Song Review

Kevin Jonas, Changing | Song Review

Rico Nasty, PEPPER | Song Review

Luh Tyler, On My Own | Song Review

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Jordan Davis, “What My World Spins Around” | Track Review 🎵

Country musician Jordan Davis shares his dedication to that special somebody in his life in his single, “What My World Spins Around.” 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30May 2230 May, 2022

Kanye West & XXXTENTACION, “True Love” | Track Review 🎵

Kanye West and the late XXXTENTACION concoct some magic on their two-and-a-half-minute collaborative single, “True Love.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30May 2230 May, 2022

Son.Person, “Loved U More” | Track Review 🎵

17-year-old Memphis artist Son.Person exhibits ample potential in his plight of love-fueled pop single, “Loved U More.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23May 2223 May, 2022

John Legend, “Dope” (Ft. JID) | Track Review 🎵

She’s “Dope” according to award-winning R&B singer/songwriter John Legend, who collaborates with rapper JID on this breezy, poppy joint.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23May 2223 May, 2022

Conan Gray, “Yours” | Track Review 🎵

The unrequited love that pop singer/songwriter Conan Gray experiences in “Yours” is relatable, sweet, sweet music to our ears.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23May 2223 May, 2022

My Chemical Romance, “The Foundations of Decay” | Track Review 🎵

Though imperfect, it is great to hear My Chemical Romance back with their first single in eight years, “The Foundations of Decay.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17May 2217 May, 2022

Post Malone & Roddy Ricch, “Cooped Up” | Track Review 🎵

Post Malone enlists Roddy Ricch for the enjoyable though not groundbreaking “Cooped Up,” which appears on Malone’s fourth studio album.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16May 2216 May, 2022

Måneskin, “SUPERMODEL” | Track Review 🎵

Italian pop/rock collective Måneskin deliver their first single of 2022, the short but sweet and totally entertaining, “SUPERMODEL.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16May 2216 May, 2022

Kendrick Lamar, “The Heart Part 5” | Track Review 🎵

Following a 5-year hiatus, Kendrick Lamar returns compellingly with “The Heart Part 5,” which arrives in advance of his 5th studio album.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10May 2210 May, 2022

Taylor Swift, “This Love (Taylor’s Version)” | Track Review 🎵

Taylor Swift does a nice job keeping the magic alive and well on “This Love (Taylor’s Version),” which appears on 1989 (Taylor’s Version).

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10May 2210 May, 2022

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