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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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Lupe Fiasco, Food & Liquor II | Album Review

‘Food & Liquor II’ is another strong album by Lupe Fiasco that relies more on critical success as opposed to commercial aspiration.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|1Oct 121 Oct, 2012

Angie Stone, Rich Girl | Album Review

On Rich Girl, neo-soul veteran Angie Stone delivers a consistent, good album that never quite reaches the status of a great album.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|26Sep 1226 Sep, 2012

Mumford & Sons, Babel | Album Review

'Babel,' the highly-anticipated sophomore album from Mumford & Sons, gives them a solid, but not necessarily innovative album.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|26Sep 1226 Sep, 2012

DMX, Undisputed | Album Review

Once ubiquitous rapper DMX releases Undisputed, his first studio effort since 2006. He was once a force on the East coast rap scene. 

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|15Sep 1215 Sep, 2012

Dave Matthews Band, Away From The World | Album Review

‘Away from the World’ is an enjoyable album by Dave Matthews Band.  There is excellent musicianship shown throughout the effort.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|10Sep 1210 Sep, 2012

Matchbox Twenty, North | Album Review

Following a 10-year hiatus, pop group Matchbox Twenty returns with ‘North,’ an effective and enjoyable comeback album. 

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|7Sep 127 Sep, 2012

Slaughterhouse, Welcome To Our House | Album Review

On 'Welcome to Our House,' star-studded rap collective Slaughterhouse delivers an album that has its fair share of notable moments.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|4Sep 124 Sep, 2012

DJ Khaled, Kiss the Ring | Album Review

All in all, ‘Kiss the Ring,’ the latest DJ Khaled project, is a well assembled, star-studded affair that rarely misses.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21Aug 1221 Aug, 2012

Trey Songz, Chapter V | Album Review

Trey Songz doesn’t tread too far from his past albums, but manages to make his fifth studio album, ‘Chapter V’ compelling.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Aug 1219 Aug, 2012

~ 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, time alone w u | Song Review

mgk, times of my life | Song Review

The Kid LAROI, BACK WHEN YOU WERE MINE | Song Review

Jill Scott, Beautiful People | Song Review

Joji, Love You Less | Song Review

KATSEYE, Internet Girl | Song Review

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ROSALÍA, “Chicken Teriyaki” | Track Review 🎵

ROSALÍA continues to impress with “Chicken Teriyaki,” the entertaining, hell catchy third single from her highly anticipated album, MOTOMAMI.

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

Jack Harlow, “Nail Tech” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Jack Harlow lacks no confidence on his first single of 2022, the enjoyable banger, “Nail Tech.”

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

Omar Apollo, “Invincible” | Track Review 🎵

Omar Apollo is the gift that keeps giving.  He shines on “Invincible,” a single from his debut album, Ivory, featuring Daniel Caesar.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Feb 2215 Feb, 2022

ODESZA, “The Last Goodbye” | Track Review 🎵

Seattle electronic duo ODESZA returns with a superb, six-minute single, “The Last Goodbye” which samples a Betty LaVette gem. 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Feb 2215 Feb, 2022

Ed Sheeran, “The Joker and the Queen” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winner, Ed Sheeran, taps fellow Grammy winner, Taylor Swift, for a gorgeous remix of “The Joker and the Queen.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Feb 2215 Feb, 2022

Saweetie, “Closer” | Track Review 🎵

Saweetie taps H.E.R. for the assist on “Closer,” a groovy, melodic/pop-oriented rap single set to appear on her debut album, Pretty B*tch Music. 

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

Nicki Minaj, “Bussin” | Track Review 🎵

Nicki Minaj, once more assisted by Lil Baby, brings ample attitude and energy to the short but potent single, “Bussin.”

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

Pusha T, “Diet Coke” | Track Review 🎵

As always, Grammy-nominated rapper Pusha T brings the heat on “Diet Coke,” set to appear on his 2022 album, It’s Not Dry Yet.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Feb 2214 Feb, 2022

ROSALÍA, “SAOKO” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Latin pop musician ROSALÍA drops another surefire bop with her first single from 2022, “SAOKO.”

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

Machine Gun Kelly & WILLOW, “emo girl” | Track Review 🎵

Machine Gun Kelly & WILLOW join forces on “emo girl,” a pop-punk track with a dumb chorus and no shortage of predictable, emo clichés.

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

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