~ 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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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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~ 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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Stephen Sanchez, Sweet Love | Song Review

Robyn, Talk to Me | Song Review

A$AP Rocky, Punky Rocky | Song Review

Bruno Mars, I Just Might | Song Review

Artemas, time alone w u | Song Review

mgk, times of my life | Song Review

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Yelawolf, Daylight | Track Review 🎵

Underrated, heavily-tatted, southern rapper Yelawolf returns with a new single, “Daylight.” “Daylight” plays to the MC’s strengths and southern roots.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Oct 1611 Oct, 2016

Lady Gaga, Million Reasons | Track Review 🎵

Lady Gaga starkly contrasts promo single “Perfect Illusion” with country/folk-tinged, singer-songwriter ballad, “Million Reasons.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Oct 1611 Oct, 2016

Mary J. Blige, Thick of It | Track Review 🎵

Mary J. Blige makes stunning, emotional return with post-divorce single, “Thick of It,” the promo single for her album, Strength of a Woman.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Oct 1611 Oct, 2016

Alicia Keys Blended Family (What You Do for Love) | Track Review 🎵

R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys comes from an honest place on personal new single “Blended Family” featuring A$AP Rocky.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Oct 1611 Oct, 2016

John Legend, Love Me Now | Track Review 🎵

On promo single “Love Me Now,” John Legend embraces the neo-, post-R&B script, embedding soulfulness within the context of pop.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Oct 1610 Oct, 2016

Bruno Mars, 24K Magic | Track Review 🎵

Bruno Mars returns with single “24K Magic,” a record dripping with swagger, characterized by 80s funk cues, and made for the airwaves.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Oct 1610 Oct, 2016

Juicy J, Ballin’ | Track Review 🎵

Juicy J misses the mark on new single “Ballin,” featuring Kanye West. Despite spitting game and flexing, J sounds tired and uninspired.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Oct 167 Oct, 2016

Brett Young, Sleep Without You | Track Review 🎵

New country artist Brett Young showcases incredible potential on “Sleep Without You.” Though not new conceptually, “Sleep” has the ingredients to be a hit.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Oct 167 Oct, 2016