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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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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

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

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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

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

~ 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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Lola Young, From Down Here | Song Review

Olivia Rodrigo, the cure | Song Review

BabyChiefDoit, Game Six | Song Review

Pharaoh Jo, Enough For You | Song Review

Concrete Club, People Like Us | Song Review

Tove Lo, I’m your girl right? | Song Review

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Ava Max, “Weapons” | Track Review 🎵

Ava Max brings a heaping dose of empowerment on “Weapons,” the third advance single from her 2023 sophomore album, Diamonds & Dancefloors.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Nov 2216 Nov, 2022

Rod Wave, “Break My Heart” | Track Review 🎵

Melodic rapper Rod Wave continues to ‘ride the wave’ on his enjoyable single, “Break My Heart,” which precedes Jupiter’s Diary: 7 Day Theory (EP).

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Nov 2216 Nov, 2022

BROCKHAMPTON, “The Ending” | Track Review 🎵

With the release of the second single, “The Ending,” Kevin Abstract provides another piece of the pie on the final BROCKHAMPTON album, THE FAMILY.

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

Saint Levant, “Very Few Friends” | Track Review 🎵

Saint Levant (Marwan Abdelhamid) serves up a ‘big mood’ on his brief, chilled-out, smooth, romance-vibin’ rap single, “Very Few Friends.”

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

BROCKHAMPTON, “Big Pu**y” | Track Review 🎵

BROCKHAMPTON drops a wild, unexpected, Kevin Abstract-only track with “Big Pu**y,” which serves as the promo single for their final album.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Nov 227 Nov, 2022

Luke Bryan, “Prayin’ In A Deer Stand” | Track Review 🎵

Country musician Luke Bryan is back with  “Prayin’ In A Deer Stand,” a single that plays well to his fan base (and southerners), without moving the needle.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Nov 227 Nov, 2022

Selena Gomez, “My Mind & Me” | Track Review 🎵

Selena Gomez delivers a brief, personal, and relatable single in “My Mind & Me,” which sheds light on mental health issues.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Nov 227 Nov, 2022

AJ Whyte, You Won’t Hear Me | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: AJ Whyte Hits The Ground Running With 'You Won't Hear Me'.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|3Nov 223 Nov, 2022

Polo G, “Bag Talk” | Track Review 🎵

Rapper Polo G brings ample toughness, albeit with a melodic flow, on the short but potent rap banger, “Bag Talk.”

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

Dove Cameron, “Bad Idea” | Track Review 🎵

Actress/singer Dove Cameron goes against her better judgment, embracing rekindling a sus relationship on the relatable single, “Bad Idea.”

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

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