~ Reviews 💿 ~

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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Joaicon, THE PARTY DIDN’T FIX ME | Album Review

Lisa Marie Simmons, Notespeak (In a Word) | Album Review

Ervin Munir, When I Think | Album Review

Vinyl Floor, Balancing Act | Album Review

Von Venn, Forgetting The Fall | Album Review

Rick Glam, VAMPIRE (EP) | Album Review

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Ricky Dillard & New G Keeps Things Fresh On ‘Amazing’

Gospel musicians Ricky Dillard & New G keeps things fresh and inspirational on their latest exceptional album, 'Amazing'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22Jun 1422 Jun, 2014

Lana Del Rey, Ultraviolence | Album Review

Alternative musician Lana Del Rey shines on her incredibly moody new LP, 'Ultraviolence.' It perfectly showcases Del Rey’s incredibly robust, unique voice.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Jun 1419 Jun, 2014

José James’ Restlessness is a Virtue on ‘While You Were Sleeping’

Versatile singer José James follows up critically-acclaimed LP 'No Beginning, No End' with the eclectic 'While You Were Sleeping.'

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

Meshell Ndegeocello Shines On ‘Comet, Come to Me’

Bassist, singer/songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello shines on 'Comet, Come to Me', an album that is something of an underrated gem.

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

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

~ 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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Kid Souf, DONT LIKE TO DANCE | Song Review

Cardi B, AH HA | Song Review

Beartooth, Eyes Closed | Song Review

DESTIN CONRAD, I LOVE YOUR BODY | Song Review

Thomas Cole, Stubble | Song Review

bbno$, burger | Song Review

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AJ Whyte, Back To The Water | Track Review 🎵

Popular folk artist, AJ Whyte is smashing it right now with the release of his new single, 'Back To The Water'.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|22Mar 2322 Mar, 2023

Usher, GLU | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Usher doesn’t miss a beat with his freaky sex-driven single, “GLU.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Mar 2320 Mar, 2023

Ervin Munir, Carolynn | Track Review 🎵

UK singer-songwriter Ervin strengthens his position in the folk music scene with the release of his newest track, 'Carolynn'.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|15Mar 2315 Mar, 2023

Maluma, La Reina | Track Review 🎵

Colombian urbano latino singer Maluma shines once again on his short but sweet single, “La Reina” (“The Queen”).

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Mar 2313 Mar, 2023

Smokey Robinson, How You Make Me Feel | Track Review 🎵

83 years young, Motown icon Smokey Robinson impresses on “How You Make Me Feel,” the second single from Gasms, his first LP in nine years.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Mar 2313 Mar, 2023

Meghan Trainor, Mother | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop singer Meghan Trainor informs us all, “I am your mother” on “Mother,” a single from the deluxe version of Takin’ It Back.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Mar 2311 Mar, 2023

Jxckson, DROWNING | Track Review 🎵

On “DROWNING,” his first single of 2023, alt-pop Austin, Texas standout Jxckson reintroduces himself, serving up another high-flying, utterly sublime bop.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Mar 236 Mar, 2023