~ 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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Joaicon, THE PARTY DIDN’T FIX ME | Album Review

Lisa Marie Simmons, Notespeak (In a Word) | Album Review

Ervin Munir, When I Think | Album Review

Vinyl Floor, Balancing Act | Album Review

Von Venn, Forgetting The Fall | Album Review

Rick Glam, VAMPIRE (EP) | Album Review

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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

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

~ 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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The Kid Laroi & Kehlani, GIRLS – Remix | Song Review

LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT & KATSEYE, ICONIC BY MISTAKE | Song Review

BTS, Come Over | Song Review

Tove Lo & Stromae, des fleurs | Song Review

David Archuleta, Love For Free | Song Review

Kanye West, GEMINI SEASON | Song Review

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Omar Apollo, “Evergreen (Live)” | Track Review 🎵

Genre-bending Mexican American artist Omar Apollo wows on “Evergreen (You Didn’t Deserve Me At All),” recorded live at NPR’s Tiny Desk.

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

Weyes Blood, “Grapevine” | Track Review 🎵

Weyes Blood (aka Natalie Mering) keeps the momentum going strong on “Grapevine,” the superb second single from her fifth LP, And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Oct 2217 Oct, 2022

Marshmello & Juice WRLD, “Bye Bye” | Track Review 🎵

The spirit of Juice WRLD is alive and well on “Bye Bye,” a collaborative single with Marshmello that arrives officially three years after being leaked.

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

blink-182, “Edging” | Track Review 🎵

Blink-182, with Tom DeLonge back aboard, delivers a short, sweet, and utterly satisfying single, “Edging,” which plays to their strengths.

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

Jazmine Sullivan, “Stand Up” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B artist Jazmine Sullivan shines on the inspired, uplifting single, “Stand Up,” which appears in the 2022 film, Till.

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

Adam Giles Levy, The Fall | Track Review 🎵

George James: British-born Adam Giles Levy rocks up with his new single, 'The Fall'. It is the second single from his upcoming album. Read the review here on.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|12Oct 2212 Oct, 2022

Måneskin, “The Loneliest” | Track Review 🎵

Italian rock band Måneskin brings the heat on “The Loneliest,” a relatable single that captures the plight of love, specifically unrequited love.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Oct 2210 Oct, 2022

Steel Panther, “Never Too Late” | Track Review 🎵

Glam rock band Steel Panther returns unapologetically with “Never Too Late (To Get Some P---y Tonight),” the promo single from their 2023 LP, On the Prowl.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Oct 2210 Oct, 2022