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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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Haiden Henderson, dumblond → Song Review

brakence, death rolL → Song Review

brakence, crystallized → Song Review

Mike Taveira, Payphone → Song Review

Yung Miami, F You → Song Review

ETHAN & DEVAURA, Hope I’m Just High → Song Review

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Icona Pop & Yaeger, Sh*t We Do For Love | Track Review 🎵

Swedish electro-pop duo Icona Pop collaborates with Swedish singer/songwriter Yaeger for a fresh, fun single, “Shit We Do For Love.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8May 238 May, 2023

Raphael Klemm, Electrical Khamsin | Track Review 🎵

Raphael Klemm's latest single, 'Electrical Khamsin,' is a triumph of music production that showcases the artist's versatility and talent.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|5May 235 May, 2023

Niall Horan, Meltdown | Track Review 🎵

Irish pop singer/songwriter Niall Horan delivers a surefire hit with “Meltdown,” where he vows to be there “when it all melts down.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3May 233 May, 2023

Coi Leray, Bops | Track Review 🎵

Although it lacks transcendence, Coi Leray drops a confident, energetic, and highly entertaining rap banger with “Bops.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2May 232 May, 2023

Jake Shears, I Used To Be In Love | Track Review 🎵

Former Scissor Sisters front man Jake Shears continues his upward trajectory as a solo artist on “I Used To Be In Love,” the third single from his sophomore LP, Last Man ...

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1May 231 May, 2023

Kesha, Fine Line | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Kesha drops the angry, emotional “Fine Line,” one of two promo singles from her fifth studio album, Gag Order.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1May 231 May, 2023

Mad Tsai, in my head | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Mad Tsai continues his ascent as an artist with his latest bop, a relatable heartbroken ballad, “in my head.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1May 231 May, 2023

Miguel, Give It To Me | Track Review 🎵

While fans continue to wait for his fifth studio album, Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Miguel impresses on the sexy single, “Give It To Me.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1May 231 May, 2023

Kesha, Eat The Acid | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Kesha surprises with “Eat The Acid,” the experimental promo single from her fifth studio album, Gag Order.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1May 231 May, 2023

Ed Sheeran, Boat | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran focuses on overcoming adversity on “Boat,” the second single from his sixth LP, Subtract.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Apr 2327 Apr, 2023

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