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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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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

J. Cole, Born Sinner | Album Review 💿

J. Cole delivers a superb effort on his sophomore album, Born Sinner. The album concept remains intact and accessible throughout the effort.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|18Jun 1318 Jun, 2013

Black Sabbath, 13 | Album Review

'13,' the comeback album by iconic metal band Black Sabbath, stands extremely tall.  It's pessimistic, atheistic, and Mephistophelean. Rock on.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|17Jun 1317 Jun, 2013

Mac Miller, Watching Movies With the Sound Off | Album Review 💿

On his sophomore album 'Watching Movies With the Sound Off,' Mac Miller showcases more maturity compared to his debut album - album cover art aside.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|14Jun 1314 Jun, 2013

The Lonely Island, The Wack Album | Album Review

Comic rap trio The Lonely Island both allure and offend on their third studio album, 'The Wack Album.'  Andy Samberg and company are both unapologetically stupid and incredibly hilarious.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|13Jun 1313 Jun, 2013

George Benson, Inspiration – A Tribute to Nat King Cole | Album Review

George Benson sounds nowhere near 70 on his latest studio album, 'Inspiration - A Tribute to Nat King Cole.' 'Inspiration' is consistent from top the bottom.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|9Jun 139 Jun, 2013

John Fogerty, Wrote A Song For Everyone | Album Review

John Fogerty returns with a star-studded affair on 'Wrote a Song for Everyone,' covering his own classics.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|6Jun 136 Jun, 2013

Fitz & The Tantrums, More Than Just A Dream | Album Review

On 'More Than Just A Dream,' Fitz & The Tandrums deliver a fine album that appeals to an eclectic fan base. It's Soulful, yet forward thinking.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|1Jun 131 Jun, 2013

Daft Punk, Random Access Memories | Album Review 💿

'Random Access Memories,' the thrilling new Daft Punk album, can be likened to your favorite team winning the national championship. 

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|25May 1325 May, 2013

Vampire Weekend, Modern Vampires of the City | Album Review

Indie rock darlings Vampire Weekend return as an older, more mature band on their superb third studio album, 'Modern Vampires of the City.' 

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|13May 1313 May, 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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Demi Lovato, “SKIN OF MY TEETH” | Track Review 🎵

Demi Lovato transforms into a pop-punk superstar on the brutally honest “SKIN OF MY TEETH,” the promo single from HOLY FVCK. 

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jun 2213 Jun, 2022

Osvaldo Supino, “Gold” | Track Review 🎵

Independent Italian pop musician Osvaldo Supino returns with his second single of 2022, the uplifting and inspired “Gold.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jun 2213 Jun, 2022

Myylo, “Cling On” | Track Review 🎵

Myylo, a must-hear LGBTQ+ pop singer/songwriter, delivers another entertaining, surefire bop with “Cling On.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jun 2213 Jun, 2022

Panic! At the Disco, “Viva Las Vengeance” | Track Review 🎵

Brendon Urie & Panic! At the Disco come back strong with the single, “Viva Las Vengeance,” the title track from their seventh studio album.

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

Rina Sawayama, “This Hell” | Track Review 🎵

Japanese-British musician Rina Sawayama comes back strong with “This Hell”, the promo single from her 2022 sophomore album, Hold the Girl.

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

Tate McRae, I used to think I could fly | Album Review 💿

Canadian Gen-Z pop singer/songwriter Tate McRae shows promise on her debut album, I used to think I could fly.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Jun 222 Jun, 2022

NEIKID, Anne-Marie & Latto, “I Just Called” | Track Review 🎵

NEIKID, Anne-Marie, and Latto deliver a short, sweet, and utterly infectious pop bop with the Stevie Wonder-interpolating, “I Just Called.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Jun 221 Jun, 2022

rei brown, “Thinking Bout You” (Ft. Joji) | Track Review 🎵

Queer alt-pop artist rei brown taps Japanese-Australian standout Joji for his must-hear, relatable single, “Thinking Bout You.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Jun 221 Jun, 2022

Sleepy Hallow, “Die Young” (Ft. 347aidan) | Track Review 🎵

Rapper Sleepy Hallow, assisted by Canadian teen rapper, 347aidan, drops a brief, surefire vibe with single, “Die Young.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Jun 221 Jun, 2022

Alexander 23, “The Hardest Part” | Track Review 🎵

Pop musician Alexander 23 delivers an utterly sublime record with “The Hardest Part,” which tackles a difficult topic: grief.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31May 2231 May, 2022

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