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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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Von Venn, Forgetting The Fall | Album Review

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 💿

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Shaliek Shows He’s An Old Soul on Debut ‘Blood Sweat Tears’

R&B newcomer Shaliek showcases his fondness for old school soul on his debut album, 'Blood Sweat Tears'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|11Jun 1411 Jun, 2014

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

~ 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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Artemas, myself | Song Review

Artemas, psychokiller | Song Review

RAYE, Nightingale Lane. | Song Review

Alex Warren, Fever Dream | Song Review

Lana Del Rey, White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter | Song Review

Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice, Drunk Dial Baby | Song Review

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Mr Jayvic, Let Love Lead The Way | Track Review 🎵

Guest Contributor, George James: The new track that Mr Jayvic and Aisha J have released, 'Let Love Lead The Way', is awe-inspiring. Read the full review here.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|24Aug 2224 Aug, 2022

Ruel, “YOU AGAINST YOURSELF” | Track Review 🎵

British-Australian musician Ruel continues to build a compelling case as pop’s next big thing with his second single of 2022, “YOU AGAINST YOURSELF.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Aug 2222 Aug, 2022

BLACKPINK, “Pink Venom” | Track Review 🎵

K-Pop girl group BLACKPINK return with plenty of attitude, and lots of musical ideas and shifts on their ear catching single, “Pink Venom.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Aug 2222 Aug, 2022

Ronald Isley, “Make Me Say It Again, Girl” | Track Review 🎵

Musical icons Ronald Isley and The Isley Brothers enlist superstar Beyoncé for a superb remake of the 1975 Isley classic, 🎵 “Make Me Say It Again Girl.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Aug 2219 Aug, 2022

Hank Quillen, Treading Water | Track Review 🎵

American indie-rocker Hank Quillen releases the moving “Treading Water,” featuring a fresh, crisp edge and dipping into a sound made famous by others in the sector.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|19Aug 2219 Aug, 2022

Spider Plant, Mountain | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: British producer and songwriter Spider Plant releases his new single, “Mountain.”

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|17Aug 2217 Aug, 2022

DaBaby, “Waitress” | Track Review 🎵

Attempting to rebuild his reputation, Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby delivers a brief, entertaining, and unapologetic banger with “Waitress.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Aug 2215 Aug, 2022

Rex Orange County, “THREAT” | Track Review 🎵

Rex Orange County (Alex O’Connor) delivers a stark contrast on his summery, tropical-pop-infused single, “THREAT,” with mixed results.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Aug 2215 Aug, 2022

Nicki Minaj, “Super Freaky Girl” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Nicki Minaj is true to self on her hypersexual, unapologetic single, “Super Freaky Girl.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Aug 2215 Aug, 2022

ROSALÍA, DESPECHÁ | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Spanish musician ROSALÍA keeps her hot streak alive and well on her latest, must-hear single, “DESPECHÁ”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Aug 221 Aug, 2022

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