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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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Mary J. Blige, More Than A Lover | Song Review

Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

Lil Mabu, sand in turks | Song Review

Baby Rose & Leon Thomas, Friends Again | Song Review

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MAX, “Gucci Bag” | Track Review 🎵

Talented pop musician MAX brings some cool energy – and a ripe falsetto – to his short but sweet and potent single, “Gucci Bag.”

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

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

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