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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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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

Jason Derulo, Talk Dirty | Album Review

Throughout the course of 'Talk Dirty', Jason Derulo relies too much on sex and swagger, holding back the album back at times.

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

Martina McBride Covers Soul Soundly On ‘Everlasting’

Country darling Martina McBride balances soul music and her tried-and-true country roots soundly on covers album, 'Everlasting'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Apr 1415 Apr, 2014

SoMo Underwhelms on Self-Titled Debut Album

Ultimately, 'SoMo', the self-titled major label debut from contemporary R&B newbie SoMo, leaves the listener underwhelmed.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|9Apr 149 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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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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DNCE, “Move” | Track Review 🎵

Joe Jonas-led pop collective DNCE returns strong with a hella groovy, utterly infectious earworm, simply titled “Move.” No doubt you will, indeed, move.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9May 229 May, 2022

Tove Lo, “No One Dies From Love” | Track Review 🎵

Standout Swedish singer/songwriter Tove Lo delivers a relatable, surefire pop bop with “No One Dies From Love.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9May 229 May, 2022

Lady Gaga, “Hold My Hand” | Track Review 🎵

Academy & Grammy award-winning musician delivers positive, uplifting vibes on “Hold My Hand,” the theme song from Top Gun: Maverick.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9May 229 May, 2022

Myylo, “Tally Ho” | Track Review 🎵

Myylo, who can do no wrong, continues his streak of must-hear pop bops with the incredibly infectious “Tally Ho.” Yeehaw!

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3May 223 May, 2022

Ava Max, “Maybe You’re the Problem” | Track Review 🎵

Ava Max outdoes herself on “Maybe You’re the Problem,” easily one of the must-hear, certified pop bops of 2022.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2May 222 May, 2022

Lil Baby, “Frozen” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Baby is on fire on his latest banger, “Frozen,” which isn’t the least bit chilly!

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2May 222 May, 2022

MAX, “Gucci Bag” | Track Review 🎵

Talented pop musician MAX brings some cool energy – and a ripe falsetto – to his short but sweet and potent single, “Gucci Bag.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2May 222 May, 2022

Sam Smith, “Love Me More” | Track Review 🎵

Academy and Grammy-award winning singer Sam Smith shines on their first single of 2022, the uplifting “Love Me More.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2May 222 May, 2022

Justin Bieber, “Honest” | Track Review 🎵

Honestly, pop superstar Justin Bieber, assisted by rapper Don Toliver, delivers an enjoyable single with “Honest.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2May 222 May, 2022

PinkPantheress, “Where you are” | Track Review 🎵

If you’re in need of a surefire vibe, look no further than “Where you are,” the excellent new PinkPantheress single featuring WILLOW.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Apr 2225 Apr, 2022

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