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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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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

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

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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

Phoenix, Bankrupt! | Album Review

French alternative rock collective Phoenix never miss a beat on Bankrupt! a compelling follow-up to their Grammy-winning 2009 LP,  Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|24Apr 1324 Apr, 2013

Fantasia, Side Effects of You | Album Review

Fantasia delivers an enjoyable fourth studio album with ‘Side Effects of You.’ It’s imperfect, but all in all, well-rounded.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|22Apr 1322 Apr, 2013

Kid Cudi, Indicud | Album Review

Although lengthy and overstuffed, Kid Cudi delivers plenty of intriguing moments throughout the course of his third studio album, ‘Indicud.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|15Apr 1315 Apr, 2013

Jake Miller, The Road Less Traveled | Album Review 💿

Up-and-coming, 20-year-old, Florida hip-hop/pop artist Jake Miller shines on EP, 'The Road Less Traveled.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|11Apr 1311 Apr, 2013

Tyler, the Creator, Wolf | Album Review

While his sophomore album ‘Wolf’ is still ‘rough around the edges,’ Tyler, the Creator packages the album more responsibly than 'Goblin.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|5Apr 135 Apr, 2013

Lil Wayne, I Am Not a Human Being II | Album Review

‘I Am Not a Human Being II’ is a good Lil Wayne album, not an elite one. Sometimes he’s ‘on,’ while other times, he's less inspired, recycling past ideas.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|26Mar 1326 Mar, 2013

Charlie Wilson, Love Charlie | Album Review

Following an illustrious career, with nothing to prove, veteran R&B musician Charlie Wilson delivers a solid R&B affair on his 2013 LP, ‘Love Charlie.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|29Jan 1329 Jan, 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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KATSEYE, PINKY UP | Song Review

Kehlani, Back and Forth | Song Review

Lady Gaga & Doechii, RUNWAY | Song Review

Jack White, G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs | Song Review

Trippie Redd & Young Thug, Paperbag Boy | Song Review

John Summit & Feid, CHICA 305 | Song Review

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Rina Sawayama, “Catch Me in the Air” | Track Review 🎵

Rina Sawayama gets personal on “Catch Me in the Air,” the second single from her sophomore album, Hold The Girl.

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

Yeat, “Rich Minion” | Track Review 🎵

Portland rapper Yeat, inspired by The Minions, makes an intriguing, money-centric rap banger, “Rich Minion.”

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

Tiësto & Charli XCX, “Hot In It” | Track Review 🎵

DJ/producer Tiësto and pop standout Charli XCX make a formidable team on the short but hella sweet dance joint, “Hot In It”. 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Jul 226 Jul, 2022

City Girls, “Good Love” (Ft. Usher) | Track Review 🎵

City Girls, assisted by the one-and-only Usher, bring the heat on the confident, sexed-up, and unapologetic  “Good Love.”

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

Calvin Harris, “New Money” (Ft. 21 Savage) | Track Review 🎵

Scottish DJ/producer Calvin Harris enlists Grammy-winning rapper 21 Savage for the marvelous “New Money,” the second single from Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2.

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

Steve Lacy, “Bad Habit” | Track Review 🎵

R&B standout Steve Lacy ‘knocks it out of the park’ on “Bad Habit,” his second single from his sophomore album, Gemini Rights.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Jul 225 Jul, 2022

YUNGBLUD, Don’t Feel Like Feeling Sad Today | Track Review 🎵

YUNGBLUD touts positivity on “Don’t Feel Like Feeling Sad Today,” a short but sweet single from his self-titled, third studio album.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Jul 224 Jul, 2022

Cardi B, “Hot Shit” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B enlists Lil Durk and Kanye West for her 2022 comeback single, simply titled, “Hot Shit.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Jul 224 Jul, 2022

Lil Nas X, “Late To Da Party” | Track Review 🎵

Lil Nas X remains confident as ever on “Late To Da Party,” enlisting rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again for the assist.

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

Beyoncé, “Break My Soul” | Track Review 🎵

Beyoncé starts off her highly anticipated RENAISSANCE with an energetic, house-driven, summer pop/R&B joint, “Break My Soul.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Jun 2221 Jun, 2022

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