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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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Von Venn, Forgetting The Fall | Album Review

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 💿

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Beck, Morning Phase | Album Review 💿

Alternative musician Beck thrives in an acoustic setting (for the most part) on long-awaited comeback album, Morning Phase.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|13Mar 1413 Mar, 2014

Rick Ross, ‘Mastermind’: Track-By-Track

After finally finding his artistic lane, Ross spent fifth LP 'God Forgives, I Don’t' ‘flexing.’ The flex-fest continues on sixth LP, 'Mastermind.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|6Mar 146 Mar, 2014

Annie Clark (St. Vincent) Delivers Big on ‘St. Vincent’

Singer/songwriter Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) delivers big-time on her fifth studio album (fourth solo), self-titled LP 'St. Vincent'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|5Mar 145 Mar, 2014

ScHoolboy Q, Oxymoron | Album Review 💿

Oxymoron, the third LP by ScHoolboy Q, proves to be dark, captivating, and at times, a difficult, polarizing listening experience.

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

Candice Glover Finally Releases Debut Album ‘Music Speaks’

After being initially delayed, American Idol season 12 winner Candice Glover finally delivers her debut album, 'Music Speaks.'

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

Algebra Blessett, Recovery | Album Review

Algebra Blessett delivers the ups and downs of the recovery of brokenheartedness on her superb sophomore album 'Recovery.'

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

Against Me, Transgender Dysphoria Blues | Album Review

Against Me! delivers one the 2014's most honest and captivating efforts with the incredibly ambitious 'Transgender Dysphoria Blues.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|27Jan 1427 Jan, 2014

A Great Big World, Is There Anybody Out There? | Album Review 💿

Singer/songwriting duo A Great Big World Showcase both classicism and creativity on debut album, 'Is There Anybody Out There?'

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22Jan 1422 Jan, 2014

Bruce Springsteen, High Hopes | Album Review 💿

High Hopes may not be the best or most memorable Bruce Springsteen album, but it’s still pretty doggone good.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Jan 1417 Jan, 2014

Sharon Jones Shines On ‘Give The People What They Want’

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings definitely "give the people what they want" on their latest retro-soul album, 'Give the People What They Want.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|16Jan 1416 Jan, 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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Artemas, myself | Song Review

Artemas, psychokiller | Song Review

RAYE, Nightingale Lane. | Song Review

Alex Warren, Fever Dream | Song Review

Lana Del Rey, White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter | Song Review

Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice, Drunk Dial Baby | Song Review

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Dermot Kennedy, “Dreamer” | Track Review 🎵

Irish singer/songwriter Dermot Kennedy delivers an elite record with “Dreamer,” the third single from his sophomore album, Sonder. 

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

Rina Sawayama, “Catch Me in the Air” | Track Review 🎵

Rina Sawayama gets personal on “Catch Me in the Air,” the second single from her sophomore album, Hold The Girl.

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

Yeat, “Rich Minion” | Track Review 🎵

Portland rapper Yeat, inspired by The Minions, makes an intriguing, money-centric rap banger, “Rich Minion.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Jul 226 Jul, 2022

Tiësto & Charli XCX, “Hot In It” | Track Review 🎵

DJ/producer Tiësto and pop standout Charli XCX make a formidable team on the short but hella sweet dance joint, “Hot In It”. 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Jul 226 Jul, 2022

City Girls, “Good Love” (Ft. Usher) | Track Review 🎵

City Girls, assisted by the one-and-only Usher, bring the heat on the confident, sexed-up, and unapologetic  “Good Love.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Jul 226 Jul, 2022

Calvin Harris, “New Money” (Ft. 21 Savage) | Track Review 🎵

Scottish DJ/producer Calvin Harris enlists Grammy-winning rapper 21 Savage for the marvelous “New Money,” the second single from Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Jul 226 Jul, 2022

Steve Lacy, “Bad Habit” | Track Review 🎵

R&B standout Steve Lacy ‘knocks it out of the park’ on “Bad Habit,” his second single from his sophomore album, Gemini Rights.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Jul 225 Jul, 2022

YUNGBLUD, Don’t Feel Like Feeling Sad Today | Track Review 🎵

YUNGBLUD touts positivity on “Don’t Feel Like Feeling Sad Today,” a short but sweet single from his self-titled, third studio album.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Jul 224 Jul, 2022

Cardi B, “Hot Shit” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B enlists Lil Durk and Kanye West for her 2022 comeback single, simply titled, “Hot Shit.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Jul 224 Jul, 2022

Lil Nas X, “Late To Da Party” | Track Review 🎵

Lil Nas X remains confident as ever on “Late To Da Party,” enlisting rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again for the assist.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Jun 2230 Jun, 2022

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