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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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Mary J. Blige, More Than A Lover | Song Review

Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

Lil Mabu, sand in turks | Song Review

Baby Rose & Leon Thomas, Friends Again | Song Review

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Myylo, “Pink Boy Heart” | Track Review 🎵

LGBTQ pop musician Myylo, the definition of a ‘walking bop,’ delivers another surefire bop with this latest single, “Pink Boy Heart.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jul 2219 Jul, 2022

Latto, “P—y” | Track Review 🎵

Although profane, rapper Latto has a respectable, ‘real talk’ message on her latest single, “P---y.” A famous Betty Wright sample provides a big-time lift.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Jul 2218 Jul, 2022

Matt Jaffe, “Just An Echo” | Track Review 🎵

Singer/songwriter Matt Jaffe returns with his first new single of 2022, “Just An Echo,” and it’s nothing short of epic.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Jul 2218 Jul, 2022

Kingdumb, Basic + Eastern Peak | Track Review 🎵

Kingdumb returns with single, "Basic," as well as B-Side, "Eastern Peak."

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|15Jul 2215 Jul, 2022

Fivio Foreign & The Kid LAROI, “Paris to Tokyo” | Track Review 🎵

Rapper Fivio Foreign and melodic rapper/singer The Kid LAROI team up for a short, unexpected single, “Paris to Tokyo.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jul 2214 Jul, 2022

brakence, “venus fly trap” | Track Review 🎵

Rising pop musician brakence impresses on his second single from 2022, “venus fly trap,” which encompasses deep infatuation.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jul 2214 Jul, 2022

Rofi James, Who Am I To You? | Track Review 🎵

Rofi James exude a genuine indie-pop appeal that works perfectly within the context of the industry as it is right now. Read the full review here.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|13Jul 2213 Jul, 2022

Jxckson, “Siren” | Track Review 🎵

Jxckson, the independent pop artist you need to be spinning, delivers a sickening new bop with “Sirens,” intact with a stellar music video.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Jul 2211 Jul, 2022

Ethan Bortnick, “Engravings” | Track Review 🎵

Child prodigy Ethan Bortnick is as good as advertised on his single, “Engravings,” exhibiting top-notch musicianship and talent.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Jul 2211 Jul, 2022

Judy Pearson, My Guiding Key | Track Review 🎵

Judy Pearson fills the air with raw emotion on her track, 'My Guiding Key'. It is a track which strikes with emotional sentiment,!

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|8Jul 228 Jul, 2022

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