~ 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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Karmin Have Their Moments And Misses On Debut LP ‘Pulses’

Viral Sensation Karmin releases their full-length debut album, 'Pulses'. Ultimately, 'Pulses' has both its moments and its misses.

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

Young Money Fall Short on ‘Rise Of An Empire’

Young Money should have titled their second compilation "fall of an empire” as opposed to 'Rise of the Empire.' The LP falls short of such a title.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Mar 1419 Mar, 2014

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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

~ 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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Lana Del Rey, A&W | Track Review 🎵

Lana Del Rey surprises, showcasing innovative spirit on “A&W,” the lengthy second single from her ninth LP, Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Feb 2321 Feb, 2023

Cattle Decapitation, We Eat Our Young | Track Review 🎵

Cattle Decapitation remains true to their extreme metal ways on the dark and damning promo single from Terrasite, “We Eat Our Young.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Feb 2321 Feb, 2023

Niall Horan, Heaven | Track Review 🎵

Irish pop singer/songwriter Niall Horan steps up his game on the sweet, utterly celestial “Heaven,” the promo single from his third LP, The Show.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 2320 Feb, 2023

Saint Levant, FaceTime | Track Review 🎵

Versatile rapper Saint Levant, who incorporates his diverse background into his music, delivers cool energy on his ‘dedicated’ first bop of 2023, “FaceTime.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 2320 Feb, 2023

Omar Apollo, 3 Boys | Track Review 🎵

On his alluring first single of 2023, “3 Boys,” versatile singer/songwriter Omar Apollo tackles monogamy, polyamory, and unrequited love simultaneously.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 2320 Feb, 2023

Whitney Houston, Testimony | Track Review 🎵

Ahead of the posthumous gospel compilation, I Go To The Rock, the estate of Whitney Houston unveils the previously unreleased, “Testimony.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Feb 2315 Feb, 2023

Lizzo, Special (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop sensation Lizzo taps Grammy-winning R&B standout SZA for a fabulous remix of her uplifting anthem, “Special.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Feb 2313 Feb, 2023

Jessie Ware, Pearls | Track Review 🎵

Soulful English pop artist Jessie Ware shines once again on “Pearls,” the second single from her fifth studio album, That! Feels Good!

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Feb 2313 Feb, 2023

Depeche Mode, Ghosts Again | Track Review 🎵

Following the loss of Fletch, Depeche Mode makes a stellar return in 2023 with “Ghost Again,” the promo single from their first LP in six years (Memento Mori).

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Feb 2313 Feb, 2023