~ 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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Ervin Munir, Pure And Simple | Album Review

AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review

North Ship, It Looked Like Rain | Album Review

ETHAN, Divine Intervention (EP) | Album Review

Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine | Album Review

Kingdumb, Eternally Never | 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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J.M.Dee, Bittersweet Vacancy | Track Review

GloRilla, Typa | Song Review

Oliver Anthony Music, Scornful Woman | Song Review

Mariah Carey, Type Dangerous | Song Review

Sabrina Carpenter, Manchild | Song Review

Lil Tecca, OWA OWA | Song Review

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

Shawn Mendes, Treat You Better | Track Review

No one will deny Shawn Mendes has "the package.” He’s got the looks and a respectable voice. Single “Treat You Better” is enjoyable but not timeless.

Music, Reviews, Songs

By the musical hype|9Jun 169 Jun, 2016

Alicia Keys, In Common | Track Review

"In Common" continues to find R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys searching for her next big hit. Unfortunately, "In Common" probably isn't it.

Music, Reviews, Songs

By the musical hype|17May 1617 May, 2016

Fantasia, Ugly | Track Review

Contemporary R&B standout Fantasia dabbles in countrified soul on "Ugly," a single from her upcoming LP, 'The Definition of...'

Music, Reviews, Songs

By the musical hype|19Apr 1619 Apr, 2016

Maxwell, Lake By the Ocean | Track Review

A truly glorious happening occurred – the return of one of neo-soul’s greatest, Maxwell, with a stellar new single, "Lake By the Ocean."

Music, Reviews, Songs

By the musical hype|14Apr 1614 Apr, 2016

Jennifer Lopez, Ain’t Your Mama | Track Review

During the American Idol Series Finale Jennifer Lopez unveiled her newest single to the world, “Ain’t Your Mama.” What's our verdict?

Music, Reviews, Songs

By the musical hype|11Apr 1611 Apr, 2016

Adele, Hello | Track Review

Grammy-winning British pop singer/songwriter Adele makes a ‘pitch-perfect’ return with her emotional, stellar new single, “Hello.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs

By the musical hype|27Oct 1527 Oct, 2015

Meek Mill Versus Drake: Comparing the Diss Tracks

Meek Mill and Drake both released diss tracks against one another. Whose diss track reigns supreme? (Hint: it's Drake, hands down!).

Music, Op Ed, Songs

By the musical hype|3Aug 153 Aug, 2015

Track Review: Britney Spears ft. Iggy Azalea, ‘Pretty Girls’

Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea misfire on single “Pretty Girls.” Some will think it's “cute” while others will know it's nothing more than a “Fancy” retread.

Music, Reviews, Songs

By the musical hype|8May 158 May, 2015