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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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blackbear, britney in 07 | Song Review

Central Cee, Booga | Song Review

Lil Uzi Vert, Chanel Boy | Song Review

Kevin Jonas, Changing | Song Review

Rico Nasty, PEPPER | Song Review

Luh Tyler, On My Own | Song Review

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Tyler Reese, If You Let Me | Track Review 🎵

Tyler Reese is the ultimate illustration of high-calibre talent emerging from the rnb world right now. Read our review of 'If You Let Me' here.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|10Mar 2210 Mar, 2022

Boyd Kelly & Just Shy, “Hula Hoop Girl” | Track Review 🎵

DJ/producer Boyd Kelly and queer pop musician Just Shy and have just the bop you need to lift your spirits on “Hula Hoop Girl.” It’s infectious!

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Mar 228 Mar, 2022

5 Seconds of Summer, “COMPLETE MESS” | Track Review 🎵

Despite such a messy title, Australian pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer don’t dare serve up a “COMPLETE MESS.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Mar 228 Mar, 2022

Machine Gun Kelly, “ay!” | Track Review 🎵

Machine Gun Kelly continues his melodic direction with “ay!” the second single from mainstream sellout featuring Lil Wayne.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Mar 227 Mar, 2022

Camila Cabello, “Bam Bam” | Track Review 🎵

Camila Cabello works past her breakup with an assist from Ed Sheeran on the infectious single, “Bam Bam.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Mar 227 Mar, 2022

Myylo, “Being Born Kinda Sucks” | Track Review 🎵

Myylo has a legit point that “Being Born Kinda Sucks” on his colorful, fun, and relatable first single of 2022. 

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Mar 227 Mar, 2022

Zach Bryan, “From Austin” | Track Review 🎵

Country singer/songwriter Zach Bryan shines on his “From Austin,” the first single from his debut album, American Heartbreak.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Mar 223 Mar, 2022

Tyga & Doja Cat, “Freaky Deaky” | Track Review 🎵

Tyga and Doja Cat concoct a fun, sexed-up hit with their collaborative single, “Freaky Deaky.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Mar 223 Mar, 2022

Troye Sivan & Gordi, “Wait” | Track Review 🎵

Troye Sivan & Gordi transcend ‘soundtrack’ with “Wait,” a terrific single from the original motion picture, Three Months.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Feb 2228 Feb, 2022

Joshua Bassett, “Doppelgänger” | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Joshua Bassett continues to build a compelling case for his artistry on his latest, highly relatable single, “Doppelgänger.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Feb 2228 Feb, 2022

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