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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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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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Review: Coldplay, ‘Ghost Stories’

On its sixth studio album, 'Ghost Stories', alternative rock/pop collective Coldplay opts for subtlety, mysteriousness, and restraint.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|20May 1420 May, 2014

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

~ 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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Lucky Daye, Fly U Out | Song Review

Central Cee, The Team | Song Review

Greyson Chance, DIRTY LAUNDRY | Song Review

Rex Orange County, Indecision | Song Review

DESTIN CONRAD, FAVORITE LOVER | Song Review

Cloud, Nobody’s Dreaming | Song Review

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BIA, I’m That B*tch | Track Review 🎵

Rapper BIA, with the help of iconic producer, Timbaland, expresses unapologetically to the world, “I’m That B*tch.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Mar 2330 Mar, 2023

Ed Sheeran, Eyes Closed | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran showcases his vulnerable side on “Eyes Closed,” the promo single from his sixth LP, – (Subtract).

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Mar 2327 Mar, 2023

ILLENIUM & JVKE, With All My Heart | Track Review 🎵

DJ/Producer ILLENIUM and ascending pop singer/songwriter, JVKE make a formidable team on single, “With All My Heart.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Mar 2327 Mar, 2023

Lana Del Rey, The Grants | Track Review 🎵

Lana Del Rey continues to bring the heat with “The Grants,” the opener and third advanced single from her ninth studio album.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Mar 2323 Mar, 2023

Ryan Beatty, Ribbons | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Ryan Beatty impresses on his ballad “Ribbons,” the promo single from his third studio album, Calico.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Mar 2323 Mar, 2023

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

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