~ Reviews 💿 ~

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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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

MKTO Delivers Worthwhile Pop Music on Self-Titled LP

Up-and-coming pop duo MKTO doesn't reinvent the wheel but delivers worthwhile pop music on their self-titled debut album.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|7Apr 147 Apr, 2014

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Mac Demarco, Salad Days | Album Review

Alternative singer/songwriter Mac Demarco delivers one of the best albums of 2014 with 'Salad Days.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4Apr 144 Apr, 2014

Luke Bryan Continues Spring Break On ‘Spring Break 6’

Spring break is a rite of passage for college kids. Country singer Luke Bryan continues to return to his twenties with never ending 'Spring Break' series.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Apr 143 Apr, 2014

YG, My Krazy Life | Album Review 💿

West Coast rapper YG delivers a compelling debut album with 'My Krazy Life'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|2Apr 142 Apr, 2014

Shakira, Shakira. | Album Review 💿

Shakira. is a sound, enjoyable effort from the Latin-pop superstar that misses a “Hips Don’t Lie” caliber hit.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|28Mar 1428 Mar, 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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Meghan Trainor, Mother | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop singer Meghan Trainor informs us all, “I am your mother” on “Mother,” a single from the deluxe version of Takin’ It Back.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Mar 2311 Mar, 2023

Jxckson, DROWNING | Track Review 🎵

On “DROWNING,” his first single of 2023, alt-pop Austin, Texas standout Jxckson reintroduces himself, serving up another high-flying, utterly sublime bop.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Mar 236 Mar, 2023

Nicki Minaj, Red Ruby Da Sleeze | Track Review 🎵

The ever unapologetic Nicki Minaj brings the heat and gives no Fs on her first single of 2023, the Lumidee-sampling “Red Ruby Da Sleeze.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Mar 236 Mar, 2023

Halsey, Die 4 Me | Track Review 🎵

Halsey sounds fierce on “Die 4 Me,” a reworked, solo version of a 2019 Post Malone track (“Die For Me”) where she served as a featured guest.

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

Dionne Warwick & Dolly Parton, Peace Like a River | Track Review 🎵

Iconic musicians Dionne Warwick and Dolly Parton ‘get their praise on’ on the inspiring, uplifting single, “Peace Like a River.”

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

The Kid LAROI, I GUESS IT’S LOVE? | Track Review 🎵

On his short but enjoyable single, “I GUESS IT’S LOVE?”, Grammy-nominated rapper/singer The Kid LAROI believes he’s found true love – the real deal.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Feb 2328 Feb, 2023

Whitney Houston, He Can Use Me | Track Review 🎵

In advance of the posthumous gospel compilation, I Go To The Rock, the estate of Whitney Houston unveils a second previously unreleased track, “He Can Use Me.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Feb 2328 Feb, 2023