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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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Conor Maynard, Contrast | Album Review 💿

British pop artist Conor Maynard puts the Justin Bieber comparisons to rest on his enjoyable, suggestive debut album, 'Contrast.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|10Jan 1310 Jan, 2013

No Doubt, Push and Shove | Album Review

No Doubt returns after an 11-year hiatus between studio albums. ‘Push and Shove’ serves as the band’s follow-up to Rock Steady, which bowed in 2001.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|3Oct 123 Oct, 2012

Green Day, ¡Uno! | Album Review

Overall, '!Uno!' Is a solid and sound effort from Green Day. It accomplishes its purposes to resurrect the band’s punk roots.

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

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

~ 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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Flo Milli, “Conceited” | Track Review 🎵

Rapper Flo Milli is confident, unapologetic, and most of all, “Conceited” on her short and simple,  but ultimately enjoyable single.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jun 2220 Jun, 2022

Cautious Clay, “Puffer” | Track Review 🎵

Cautious Clay both surprises and captivates on his short, unique indie-pop single, “Puffer.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jun 2220 Jun, 2022

Chlöe, “Surprise” | Track Review 🎵

Chlöe continues to show ample potential on her third solo single, “Surprise,” but also leaves the listener desiring a bit more all told.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jun 2220 Jun, 2022

John Legend, “Honey” | Track Review 🎵

Award-winning musician extraordinaire John Legend collaborates with Muni Long on the short but utterly sweet R&B single, “Honey.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jun 2220 Jun, 2022

Saucy Santana, “Booty” | Track Review 🎵

Unapologetic gay rapper Saucy Santana enlists rapper Latto for “Booty,” an anthem tailor made for Pride month 2022 and well beyond.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jun 2216 Jun, 2022

Pharrell Williams, “Cash in Cash Out” | Track Review 🎵

Pharrell Williams taps fellow Grammy winners 21 Savage & Tyler, The Creator for the knocking rap banger, “Cash in Cash Out.”

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

Joji, “Glimpse of Us” | Track Review 🎵

Versatile Japanese musician Joji delivers one of the year’s most gorgeous songs with his authentic, honest, and relatable ballad, “Glimpse of Us.”

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

Lizzo, “Grrrls” | Track Review 🎵

Although initially plagued by the controversy of an ableist slur, Lizzo atones for her wrongs & delivers a respectable, female empowerment anthem with “Grrrls.”

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

Jxckson & Sevenths, “Ready 4 Love? (Sevenths Remix)” | Track Review

Austin-based queer pop artist Jxckson links up with English music producer Sevenths for an incredible remix of his 2020 single “Ready for Love?”

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

Demi Lovato, “SKIN OF MY TEETH” | Track Review 🎵

Demi Lovato transforms into a pop-punk superstar on the brutally honest “SKIN OF MY TEETH,” the promo single from HOLY FVCK. 

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jun 2213 Jun, 2022

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