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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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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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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

Jake Bugg, Jake Bugg | Album Review

'Jake Bugg,' the self-titled debut LP by the Brit singer/songwriter is a highly recommended effort for traditional-, indie-, folk- or garage-rock fans.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|25Apr 1325 Apr, 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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Mary J. Blige, More Than A Lover | Song Review

Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

Lil Mabu, sand in turks | Song Review

Baby Rose & Leon Thomas, Friends Again | Song Review

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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

Blackbear & Machine Gun Kelly, “gfy” | Track Review 🎵

Blackbear and Machine Gun Kelly have some choice words for their monstrous exes on their unapologetic collaboration, “gfy.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30May 2230 May, 2022

Calvin Harris, “Potion” | Track Review 🎵

Calvin Harris makes a strong comeback with the groovy “Potion,” which enlists the services of pop superstar Dua Lipa and idiosyncratic rapper, Young Thug.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30May 2230 May, 2022

Jordan Davis, “What My World Spins Around” | Track Review 🎵

Country musician Jordan Davis shares his dedication to that special somebody in his life in his single, “What My World Spins Around.” 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30May 2230 May, 2022

Kanye West & XXXTENTACION, “True Love” | Track Review 🎵

Kanye West and the late XXXTENTACION concoct some magic on their two-and-a-half-minute collaborative single, “True Love.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30May 2230 May, 2022

Son.Person, “Loved U More” | Track Review 🎵

17-year-old Memphis artist Son.Person exhibits ample potential in his plight of love-fueled pop single, “Loved U More.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23May 2223 May, 2022

John Legend, “Dope” (Ft. JID) | Track Review 🎵

She’s “Dope” according to award-winning R&B singer/songwriter John Legend, who collaborates with rapper JID on this breezy, poppy joint.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23May 2223 May, 2022

Conan Gray, “Yours” | Track Review 🎵

The unrequited love that pop singer/songwriter Conan Gray experiences in “Yours” is relatable, sweet, sweet music to our ears.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23May 2223 May, 2022

My Chemical Romance, “The Foundations of Decay” | Track Review 🎵

Though imperfect, it is great to hear My Chemical Romance back with their first single in eight years, “The Foundations of Decay.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17May 2217 May, 2022

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