~ 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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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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John Newman, Tribute | Album Review 💿

British singer John Newman proves soul is alive and well on his debut studio album, Tribute.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Jan 1414 Jan, 2014

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

~ 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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Beyoncé, “Break My Soul” | Track Review 🎵

Beyoncé starts off her highly anticipated RENAISSANCE with an energetic, house-driven, summer pop/R&B joint, “Break My Soul.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Jun 2221 Jun, 2022

Flo Milli, “Conceited” | Track Review 🎵

Rapper Flo Milli is confident, unapologetic, and most of all, “Conceited” on her short and simple, but ultimately enjoyable single.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jun 2220 Jun, 2022

Cautious Clay, “Puffer” | Track Review 🎵

Cautious Clay both surprises and captivates on his short, unique indie-pop single, “Puffer.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jun 2220 Jun, 2022

Chlöe, “Surprise” | Track Review 🎵

Chlöe continues to show ample potential on her third solo single, “Surprise,” but also leaves the listener desiring a bit more all told.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jun 2220 Jun, 2022

John Legend, “Honey” | Track Review 🎵

Award-winning musician extraordinaire John Legend collaborates with Muni Long on the short but utterly sweet R&B single, “Honey.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jun 2220 Jun, 2022

Saucy Santana, “Booty” | Track Review 🎵

Unapologetic gay rapper Saucy Santana enlists rapper Latto for “Booty,” an anthem tailor made for Pride month 2022 and well beyond.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jun 2216 Jun, 2022

Pharrell Williams, “Cash in Cash Out” | Track Review 🎵

Pharrell Williams taps fellow Grammy winners 21 Savage & Tyler, The Creator for the knocking rap banger, “Cash in Cash Out.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jun 2215 Jun, 2022

Joji, “Glimpse of Us” | Track Review 🎵

Versatile Japanese musician Joji delivers one of the year’s most gorgeous songs with his authentic, honest, and relatable ballad, “Glimpse of Us.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jun 2215 Jun, 2022

Lizzo, “Grrrls” | Track Review 🎵

Although initially plagued by the controversy of an ableist slur, Lizzo atones for her wrongs & delivers a respectable, female empowerment anthem with “Grrrls.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jun 2215 Jun, 2022