~ 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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Joaicon, THE PARTY DIDN’T FIX ME | Album Review

Lisa Marie Simmons, Notespeak (In a Word) | Album Review

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

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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

Elijah Soltan, Spin Wrld (EP) | Album Review

19-year old California DJ and producer Elijah Soltan brings some freshness to the EDM game on his thrilling, four-track, first official EP, ‘Spin Wrld.’

Album 💿, Columns, Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews By the musical hype|19Nov 1819 Nov, 2018

Mariah Carey, Caution | Album Review 💿

Following a rough patch in her career, R&B chanteuse Mariah Carey delivers a tight, comeback LP with ‘Caution’ that doesn’t disappoint.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|19Nov 1819 Nov, 2018

Imagine Dragons, Origins | Album Review

On their fourth album, ‘Origins,’ Grammy-winning alternative rock band Imagine Dragons has some moments, but ultimately, falls short.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|16Nov 1816 Nov, 2018

Kane Brown, Experiment | Album Review

Country singer Kane Brown shows a substantial amount of growth artistically on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Experiment.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|15Nov 1815 Nov, 2018

Jon Bellion, Glory Sound Prep | Album Review 💿

Unafraid of being ‘left of center,’ alternative pop musician Jon Bellion delivers a quirky, yet incredibly unique sophomore album with ‘Glory Sound Prep.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Nov 1814 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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Teddy Swims, Break Up in Reverse | Song Review

Alaska Thunderfuck, Brunette | Song Review

D’Leesa, Angel of Light | Song Review

Tucker Wetmore, Who Told You That | Song Review

Malcolm Todd, I Just Got Mad | Song Review

ROLE MODEL, Joy | Song Review

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Lady Gaga, Disease | Song Review 🎵

Academy and Grammy Award-winning musician Lady Gaga brings a healing touch to her enjoyable single, “Disease.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Oct 2428 Oct, 2024

Ervin Munir, My Heart | Song Review 🎵

Ervin Munir is a folk singer who consistently delivers, exemplified by his new single, "My Heart."

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|22Oct 2422 Oct, 2024

Mary J. Blige, You Ain’t The Only One | Song Review 🎵

Decorated R&B artist Mary J. Blige delivers encouraging, positive vibes on “You Ain’t The Only One,” the second single from her 15th studio album, Gratitude.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Oct 2421 Oct, 2024

Morgan Wallen, Love Somebody | Song Review 🎵

Country superstar Morgan Wallen brings some contrast to his pleasant, well-rounded, and ‘less country’ single, “Love Somebody.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Oct 2421 Oct, 2024

Gunna, HIM ALL ALONG | Song Review 🎵

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-nominated melodic rapper Gunna brings the heat on his confident, potent rap banger, “HIM ALL ALONG.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Oct 2421 Oct, 2024

The Kid LAROI, APEROL SPRITZ | Song Review 🎵

Aussie singer and melodic rapper The Kid LAROI keeps things brief and enjoyable on his cocktail-named single, “APEROL SPRITZ.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Oct 2415 Oct, 2024

Grant Brett, Freaky | Song Review 🎵

Portland-based pop artist Grant Brett gets us all hot and bothered with his brief, naughty, sex-positive single, “Freaky.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Oct 2412 Oct, 2024

Bon Iver, S P E Y S I D E | Song Review 🎵

Justin Vernon and Bon Iver shine on the minimal, apologetic “S P E Y S I D E,” the promo single from the collective’s 2024 EP, SABLE,.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Sep 2423 Sep, 2024

Bad Bunny, Una Velita | Song Review 🎵

On the moving “Una Velita,” Grammy-winning Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny reflects on Hurricane Maria, reminding us of the prolonged effects on the territory.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Sep 2423 Sep, 2024