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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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Artemas, professional heartbreaker | Song Review

John Summit, LIGHTS GO OUT | Song Review

Melanie Martinez, POSSESSION | Song Review

Noah Kahan, The Great Divide | Song Review

Flo Milli, Flo Jackson | Song Review

Dermot Kennedy, Funeral | Song Review

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Sam Smith, “Love Me More” | Track Review 🎵

Academy and Grammy-award winning singer Sam Smith shines on their first single of 2022, the uplifting “Love Me More.”

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

Justin Bieber, “Honest” | Track Review 🎵

Honestly, pop superstar Justin Bieber, assisted by rapper Don Toliver, delivers an enjoyable single with “Honest.”

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

PinkPantheress, “Where you are” | Track Review 🎵

If you’re in need of a surefire vibe, look no further than “Where you are,” the excellent new PinkPantheress single featuring WILLOW.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Apr 2225 Apr, 2022

Ed Sheeran, “2 Step (Remix)” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop superstar Ed Sheeran, assisted by Grammy-nominated rap superstar Lil Baby, create a surefire vibe on the remix of “2 Step.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Apr 2225 Apr, 2022

Megan Thee Stallion, “Plan B” | Track Review 🎵

Men beware! Megan Thee Stallion delivers a hard-nosed, unapologetic women empowerment anthem with “Plan B.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Apr 2225 Apr, 2022

The Kid LAROI, “Thousand Miles” | Track Review 🎵

“Thousand Miles,” the promo single from the forthcoming debut album by The Kid LAROI, is an enjoyable single that plays to his strengths.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Apr 2225 Apr, 2022

Conan Gray, “Memories” | Track Review 🎵

As to be expected, “Memories” gives the talented Conan Gray another surefire bop in advance of his sophomore album, Superache.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Apr 2218 Apr, 2022

Lizzo, “About Damn Time” | Track Review 🎵

After receiving mixed reviews for “Rumors,” Lizzo is back on track with “About Damn Time,” the promo single from forthcoming LP, Special.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Apr 2218 Apr, 2022

Carrie Underwood, “Denim & Rhinestones” | Track Review 🎵

Country musician Carrie Underwood sounds marvelous and incredibly consistent on her second single of 2022, “Denim & Rhinestones.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Apr 2214 Apr, 2022

Bankrol Hayden, “F**k Love” | Track Review 🎵

Rapper Bankrol Hayden has a ‘bone to pick’ with love on his short but sweet melodic rap single, “F**k Love.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Apr 2212 Apr, 2022

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