~ 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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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 💿

AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review 💿

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Kid Ink Shows Potential On ‘My Own Lane’

On sophomore album 'My Own Lane,' Kid Ink shows he's got massive potential.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|10Jan 1410 Jan, 2014

Arctic Monkeys, AM | Album Review 💿

British alternative rock band Arctic Monkeys show infatuation at its best on their terrific 2013 album, 'AM'.

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

Celine Dion, Loved Me Back To Life | Album Review 💿

Canadian pop powerhouse Celine Dion shows that she’s ‘still got it’ on Loved Me Back to Life, her first new studio album since 2007.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|13Nov 1313 Nov, 2013

Jay Sean, Neon | Album Review

British-Asian pop and contemporary R&B artist Jay Sean continues to struggle to find an artistic identity stateside on his fourth studio album, ‘Neon.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|31Jul 1331 Jul, 2013

Emblem3, Nothing To Lose | Album Review

Review: Pop trio Emblem3 may truly have ‘Nothing to Lose’ but do they ‘gain enough’ to become commercially successful on their debut album?

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|30Jul 1330 Jul, 2013

Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines | Album Review 💿

R&B/Blue-eye soul standout Robin Thicke Delivers an enjoyable set of pop-soul cuts on ‘Blurred Lines,’ which is no “one trick pony.”

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|29Jul 1329 Jul, 2013

Sleeping With Sirens, Feel | Album Review

Ultimately, 'Feel,' the fourth studio album from Sleeping With Sirens, does ‘feel’ good, if not ‘exceptionally’ great.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|24Jun 1324 Jun, 2013

Wale, The Gifted | Short Take Album Review

Wale is definitely a standout, which should go without saying. His third album, The Gifted, is consistent and exceptional throughout.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|24Jun 1324 Jun, 2013

3OH!3, Omens | Album Review 💿

‘Omens,’ the third studio album by Boulder duo 3OH!3 definitely isn’t profound, but has its moments, assuming get past the dumbness.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|21Jun 1321 Jun, 2013

Kanye West, Yeezus | Album Review 💿

'Yeezus' doesn’t necessarily supersede the elite Kanye West albums, but it is an ambitious, interesting addition to his discography.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|19Jun 1319 Jun, 2013

~ 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, time alone w u | Song Review

mgk, times of my life | Song Review

The Kid LAROI, BACK WHEN YOU WERE MINE | Song Review

Jill Scott, Beautiful People | Song Review

Joji, Love You Less | Song Review

KATSEYE, Internet Girl | Song Review

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Thomas Cole, Late To Bloom | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: Thomas Cole Brings The Party Vibes With ‘Late To Bloom.’

Guest Posts, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|7Apr 227 Apr, 2022

Ella Mai, “Leave You Alone” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winner Ella Mae delivers a great preface to her sophomore album, Heart on My Sleeve, with an advanced single, “Leave You Alone.”

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

Omar Apollo, “Tamagotchi” | Track Review 🎵

Omar Apollo exhibits no shortage of confidence and swagger on “Tamagotchi,” another stellar advance single from Ivory.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Apr 225 Apr, 2022

Shawn Mendes, “When You’re Gone” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop superstar Shawn Mendes exhibits vulnerability on his latest break-up single, “When You’re Gone.”

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

Harry Styles, “As It Was” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop musician Harry Styles makes a strong return with “As It Was,” the promo single from his third album, Harry’s House.

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

Mary J. Blige, “Good Morning Gorgeous Remix” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B artist Mary J. Blige taps Academy/Grammy-award winner H.E.R. for a compelling remix of “Good Morning Gorgeous.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Mar 2228 Mar, 2022

Rammstein, “Zeit” | Track Review 🎵

German metal collective Rammstein makes a compelling return with the reflective, thought-provoking single, “Zeit,” the title track from their eighth album.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Mar 2228 Mar, 2022