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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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ETHAN, Divine Intervention (EP) | Album Review 💿

Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine | Album Review 💿

Kingdumb, Eternally Never | Album Review 💿

Jennifer Porter, Yes, I Do! | Album Review 💿

Ricky Dillard, Choirmaster II | Album Review 💿

Ervin Munir, Broken Compass | Album Review 💿

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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

Lykke Li, I Never Learn | Album Review

Swedish alternative-pop singer/songwriter Lykke Li  brilliantly captures heartbreak on her third studio album, I Never Learn.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|8May 148 May, 2014

Review: Eli Paperboy Reed, ‘Nights Like These’

Reed’s latest LP finds the soulful singer updating his sound Retro-soul isn’t the most lucrative musical style in 2014. Neither is R&B for that matter. The preservation of soul is incredibly ...

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1May 141 May, 2014

Neon Trees, Pop Psychology | Album Review 💿

Alternative pop collective Neon Trees excel at ‘neo-, New Wave’ on their third album, Pop Psychology.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|30Apr 1430 Apr, 2014

Kelis, Food | Album Review

While there is minimal food to physically eat, Kelis’ sixth studio album titled 'Food' makes you hungry for more decadent, soulful, goodness.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|25Apr 1425 Apr, 2014

Iggy Azalea Shows Potential On ‘The New Classic’

Australian rap newcomer Iggy Azalea shows potential on her debut rap album, 'The New Classic.' It's not classic but has ample winning moments.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Apr 1424 Apr, 2014

Asher Roth Is Lifted On ‘RetroHash’

It’s safe to say the Asher Roth, rapper of "I Love College" fame ('Asleep in the Bread Aisle') is one high, mellow dude on 'RetroHash'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|23Apr 1423 Apr, 2014

August Alsina Shows Tremendous Potential on ‘Testimony’

R&B newbie August Alsina shows tremendous potential on full-length debut Testimony.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Apr 1417 Apr, 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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Julia Thomsen, Eternal Love Acoustic Guitar | Track Review 🎵

David Kushner, Hero | Song Review 🎵

ROLE MODEL, Deeply Still in Love | Song Review 🎵

Blessing Offor & Dolly Parton, Somebody’s Child | Song Review 🎵

Charli XCX, 360 | Song Review 🎵

Camila Cabello, HE KNOWS | Song Review 🎵

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Kandle, Honey Trap | Track Review 🎵

Alternative British Columbia singer/songwriter Kandle delivers an absolutely stellar, must hear single with “Honey Trap.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Mar 219 Mar, 2021

Alan Dreezer, Equal | Track Review 🎵

Pop musician Alan Dreezer delivers an utterly infectious synth pop single with “Equal,” set to appear on his forthcoming sophomore album.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Mar 219 Mar, 2021

Lauren Daigle, Hold On to Me | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning CCM/Christian pop artist Lauren Daigle inspires once more on single “Hold on to Me.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Mar 219 Mar, 2021

OpenSoul, Differences | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the intriguing single “Differences” by Jamaican R&B artist, OpenSoul.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Mar 218 Mar, 2021

Zuli Jr., Blue Sky | Track Review 🎵

Zuli Jr. delivers a must hear, surefire bop with “Blue Sky,” set to appear on his forthcoming album, Stop It God.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Mar 218 Mar, 2021

We Were Sharks, Problems | Track Review 🎵

Alternative collective We Were Sharks shines on their first single of 2021, “Problems,” set to appear on their 2021 album, New Low.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Mar 218 Mar, 2021

Silk Sonic, Leave the Door Open | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning artists Bruno Mars and Anderson  .Paak shine as duo Silk Sonic on their soulful single, “Leave the Door Open.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Mar 218 Mar, 2021

Justin Bieber, Hold On | Track Review 🎵

Justin Bieber serves up nothing but positive vibes on “Hold On,” the fourth advance single from his sixth studio album, Justice.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Mar 218 Mar, 2021

Elle King & Miranda Lambert, Drunk… | Track Review 🎵

Elle King and Miranda Lambert make sweet music together on the fun, energetic, and drunken gem, “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home).”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Mar 212 Mar, 2021

Alesso & Armin Van Buuren, Leave a Little Love | Single Notez 🎶

Here are some quick notes and thoughts on the dance record “Leave a Little Love” by Alesso and Armin van Buuren.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Mar 211 Mar, 2021

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