~ 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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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

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

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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

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

~ 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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Lola Young, From Down Here | Song Review

Olivia Rodrigo, the cure | Song Review

BabyChiefDoit, Game Six | Song Review

Pharaoh Jo, Enough For You | Song Review

Concrete Club, People Like Us | Song Review

Tove Lo, I’m your girl right? | Song Review

~ Get your fix of song reviews in all their glory, starting from most recent to oldest 😎 🤘 ~

Arctic Monkeys, “There’d Better Be A Mirrorball” | Track Review 🎵

Alternative darlings Arctic Monkeys return with their seventh studio album, The Car, led by radiant, distinct single, “There’d Better Be A Mirrorball.”

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

Natasha Vroegindeweij, Sometimes I Wonder | Track Review 🎵

With her top-quality performance on her single, 'Sometimes I Wonder', Natasha Vroegindeweij explodes through the speakers like a broken light bulb.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|31Aug 2231 Aug, 2022

Joji, “YUKON (INTERLUDE)” | Track Review 🎵

Joji returns with 🎵 “YUKON (INTERLUDE),” his second single of 2022 from his forthcoming album, SMITHEREENS.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Aug 2229 Aug, 2022

Elton John & Britney Spears, “Hold Me Closer” | Track Review 🎵

“Hold Me Closer” marks the comeback of Britney Spears as well as an iconic collaboration with the legendary Elton John, repurposing three of his classics.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Aug 2229 Aug, 2022

Matt Jaffe, “Favorite Song on Repeat” | Track Review 🎵

Singer/songwriter Matt Jaffe impresses once again with “Favorite Song on Repeat,” a dedicated, utterly sublime love song for the ages.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Aug 2229 Aug, 2022

Mr Jayvic, Let Love Lead The Way | Track Review 🎵

Guest Contributor, George James: The new track that Mr Jayvic and Aisha J have released, 'Let Love Lead The Way', is awe-inspiring. Read the full review here.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|24Aug 2224 Aug, 2022

Ruel, “YOU AGAINST YOURSELF” | Track Review 🎵

British-Australian musician Ruel continues to build a compelling case as pop’s next big thing with his second single of 2022, “YOU AGAINST YOURSELF.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Aug 2222 Aug, 2022

BLACKPINK, “Pink Venom” | Track Review 🎵

K-Pop girl group BLACKPINK return with plenty of attitude, and lots of musical ideas and shifts on their ear catching single, “Pink Venom.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Aug 2222 Aug, 2022

Ronald Isley, “Make Me Say It Again, Girl” | Track Review 🎵

Musical icons Ronald Isley and The Isley Brothers enlist superstar Beyoncé for a superb remake of the 1975 Isley classic, 🎵 “Make Me Say It Again Girl.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Aug 2219 Aug, 2022

Hank Quillen, Treading Water | Track Review 🎵

American indie-rocker Hank Quillen releases the moving “Treading Water,” featuring a fresh, crisp edge and dipping into a sound made famous by others in the sector.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|19Aug 2219 Aug, 2022

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