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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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Meek Mill, Championships | Album Review

Meek Mill makes an energetic, inspired fourth studio album with Championships, his first full-length release since being released from prison.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|11Dec 1811 Dec, 2018

XXXTENTACION, SKINS | Album Review

Posthumous project ‘SKINS’ should play well to the XXXTENTACION base, but as an album, it’s ‘undercooked’ as opposed to being ‘well done.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|10Dec 1810 Dec, 2018

Alessia Cara, The Pains of Growing | Album Review

Following a three-year hiatus, Grammy-winning Canadian pop artist Alessia Cara comes back strong on her sophomore album, ‘The Pains of Growing.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|5Dec 185 Dec, 2018

The 1975, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships | Album Review

The 1975 delivers an interesting LP with ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’ that’s imperfect, but chocked-full of interesting ideas.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|3Dec 183 Dec, 2018

Rita Ora, Phoenix | Album Review

Following a lengthy hiatus between albums, Rita Ora delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded, and much-better-than-anticipated sophomore album in ‘Phoenix.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|29Nov 1829 Nov, 2018

Various Artists, The Greatest Showman: Reimagined | Album Review

Much like the film & original soundtrack, ‘The Greatest Showman: Reimagined’ is a crowd-pleasing compilation album comprised of today’s biggest pop artists.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|27Nov 1827 Nov, 2018

Anderson .Paak, Oxnard | Album Review 💿

Although it’s ‘all over the place’ and runs a bit long, rapper, singer & producer Anderson .Paak still delivers a compelling third LP with ‘Oxnard.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|26Nov 1826 Nov, 2018

Alec Benjamin, Narrated for You | Album Review 💿

Rising Arizona pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin showcases immense potential on his debut mixtape, ‘Narrated for You.’ 

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|22Nov 1822 Nov, 2018

Michael Bublé, Love | Album Review

Traditional pop standout Michael Bublé remains consistent on his 2018 album, Love, featuring classics and a couple of brand-new songs.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|21Nov 1821 Nov, 2018

Smoota, Pheromones | Album Review

On ‘Pheromones,’ Brooklyn R&B singer/songwriter Smoota delivers a thrilling sophomore album that thrives off lust, sex, and the influence of classic soul.

Album 💿, Columns, Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews By the musical hype|20Nov 1820 Nov, 2018

~ 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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ZEE MACHINE, MAGNETIC | Song Review

Jill Scott, Pressha | Song Review

bbno$, diamonds are forever | Song Review

Ari Lennox, Twin Flame | Song Review

Father John Misty, The Old Law | Song Review

Feng, Cali Crazy | Song Review

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Omar Apollo, Spite | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop standout Omar Apollo delivers another bop with his authentic, honest, and enjoyable single, “Spite.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Apr 248 Apr, 2024

Glass Animals, Creatures in Heaven | Song Review 🎵

Alternative pop collective Glass Animals make a compelling return with “Creatures in Heaven,” the lead single from their fourth LP, I Love You So F***ing Much.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Apr 248 Apr, 2024

Imagine Dragons, Eyes Closed | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning alternative rock band Imagine Dragons sounds refreshing in their ear-catching, energetic single, “Eyes Closed.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Apr 248 Apr, 2024

Kehlani, After Hours | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated R&B artist Kehlani delivers a pleasant, sexy pop-oriented R&B single with “After Hours.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Apr 248 Apr, 2024

Mike Taveira, Summer Cinnamon | Song Review 🎵

Talented pop singer/songwriter Mike Taveira is transparent about loneliness and sadness in his relatable, summery single, “Summer Cinnamon.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Apr 244 Apr, 2024

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Steppas | Song Review 🎵

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie brings fiery, hard-nosed, tough-minded rhymes on his malicious sounding rap banger, “Steppas.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 242 Apr, 2024

Charlotte Day Wilson, Canopy | Song Review 🎵

Toronto R&B singer/songwriter shines on the reflective “Canopy,” the third single from her sophomore album, Cyan Blue.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 242 Apr, 2024

Zerb & The Chainsmokers, Addicted | Song Review 🎵

Zerb and The Chainsmokers, with the assist of Ink, deliver an entertaining dance-pop record with “Addicted.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Apr 241 Apr, 2024

Twenty One Pilots, Next Semester | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning duo Twenty One Pilots continue to usher in the Clancy era with a bang with their energetic second single, “Next Semester.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Apr 241 Apr, 2024

Camila Cabello, I LUV IT | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop singer Camila Cabello enlists rapper Playboi Carti for the energetic and engaging single, “I LUV IT.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Apr 241 Apr, 2024

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