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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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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

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

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Ledisi, ‘The Truth’ (Review)

Jazzy, adult contemporary R&B vocalist Ledisi unleashes more flashes of contemporary R&B throughout the course of latest LP, 'The Truth'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|18Mar 1418 Mar, 2014

Aloe Blacc, Lift Your Spirit | Album Review 💿

R&B singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc releases his third album 'Lift Your Spirit' which true to its title, indeed lifts the spirit.

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

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

~ 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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Dom Dolla & Tiga, Don’t Worry Baby | Song Review

The-Dream, Bring That Body | Song Review

Lizzo, BITCH | Song Review

Wyatt Flores, Drive All Night | Song Review

Death Cab For Cutie, Punching the Flowers | Song Review

Joyce Wrice, Crack The Code | Song Review

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Paramore, “This Is Why” | Track Review 🎵

After a five-year hiatus, Grammy-winning alternative band Paramore makes a strong comeback with “This is Why,” the title track from their sixth studio album.

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

Arctic Monkeys, “Body Paint” | Track Review 🎵

Alternative darlings Arctic Monkeys unveil the second piece of the puzzle from their seventh studio album, The Car, the brilliant single, “Body Paint.”

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

Charlie Puth, “Charlie Be Quiet!” | Track Review 🎵

Charlie Puth tells, himself, Charlie to ‘tone it down’ on “Charlie Be Quiet!”, the sixth advance single from his third studio album, Charlie.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Oct 223 Oct, 2022

SG Lewis, “Vibe Like This” | Track Review 🎵

SG Lewis, Ty Dolla $ign & Lucky Daye make a formidable team on “Vibe Like This,” a single from Lewis’ sophomore LP, AudioLust & HigherLove.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2226 Sep, 2022

Moneybagg Yo, “Blow” | Track Review 🎵

Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo delivers a surefire banger with his confident, hard-nosed, and unapologetic single, “Blow.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2226 Sep, 2022

Lil Nas X, “STAR WALKIN’” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop artist Lil Nas X delivers another intriguing record with “STAR WALKIN’ (League of Legends Worlds Anthem).”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2226 Sep, 2022

Sam Smith, Unholy | Track Review 🎵

Decorated pop musician Sam Smith taps Kim Petras for “Unholy,” a single that’s totally different from everything else they’ve released.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2226 Sep, 2022

Matt Jaffe, “Insomnia” | Track Review 🎵

Singer/songwriter Matt Jaffe continues an impressive streak of singles in 2022 with his intriguing, ‘sleepless’ gem, “Insomnia.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Sep 2221 Sep, 2022

Weyes Blood, “It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody” | Track Review 🎵

Weyes Blood makes a superb return with “It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody,” the lead single and opener from her fifth LP, And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Sep 2221 Sep, 2022

Charlie Puth, “I Don’t Think That I Like Her” | Track Review

Charlie Puth sings about that vicious plight of love on “I Don’t Think That I Like Her,” the fifth advanced single from his third studio album, Charlie.  

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Sep 2219 Sep, 2022

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