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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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Peter Hollens, Legendary Folk Songs | Album Review

The multifaceted Peter Hollens – gifted musician, educator & savvy businessman – thrills on his captivating album of folk classics, ‘Legendary Folk Songs.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|20Jul 1820 Jul, 2018

Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers 2 | Album Review

Although it suffers from excessive length, Wiz Khalifa sounds reinvigorated on ‘Rolling Papers 2,’ the sequel to his 2011, major-label debut LP.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Jul 1819 Jul, 2018

Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure | Album Review 💿

Canadian-bred, LA-based alternative R&B artist Black Atlass impresses on his ultra-moody, falsetto-laden sophomore album, 'Pain & Pleasure.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|18Jul 1818 Jul, 2018

Future, Beast Mode 2 | Album Review

ATL rapper Future offers “more of the same” on his nine-track mixtape, ‘Beast Mode 2,’ a sequel to his 2015 mixtape, ‘Beast Mode.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|12Jul 1812 Jul, 2018

YUNGBLUD, 21st Century Liability | Album Review

British alternative newcomer YUNGBLUD infuses “fresh blood” into the music game with his thrilling, eclectic debut album, ‘21st Century Liability.’

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

Meek Mill, Legends of Summer (EP) | Album Review

Following imprisonment, beloved Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded EP, ‘Legends of Summer.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|10Jul 1810 Jul, 2018

Years & Years, Palo Santo | Album Review 💿

Years & Years returns with a compelling sophomore album with ‘Palo Santo’ which masterfully incorporates social issues, sexuality, and spirituality. 

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|9Jul 189 Jul, 2018

Gorillaz, The Now Now | Album Review

Although more accessible than ‘Humanz’ to some extent, Damon Albarn and Gorillaz still require the audience to be ambitious listeners on ‘The Now Now.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|6Jul 186 Jul, 2018

Florence + The Machine, High as Hope | Album Review

Alternative darlings Florence + The Machine delivers an enjoyable, impressive, and well-rounded fourth studio album with ‘High as Hope.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4Jul 184 Jul, 2018

Drake, Scorpion | Album Review

Although double album ‘Scorpion’ could use some edits, Drake gives listeners plenty of quality listening experiences throughout its 90-minute course.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|2Jul 182 Jul, 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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Jxckson, Time Waits for No One | Song Review 🎵

Fearless Austin, Texas pop artist Jxckson brings the heat on his dark, synth-pop single, “Time Waits for No One” produced by Boy Sim.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Feb 247 Feb, 2024

Don Toliver, Bandit | Song Review 🎵

With an assist from Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) via sample, rapper/singer Don Toliver delivers a brief but entertaining rap single with “Bandit.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Feb 246 Feb, 2024

Billy Joel, Turn the Lights Back On | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning musical icon Billy Joel makes an epic return with his first new song in 17 years, “Turn the Lights Back On.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Feb 245 Feb, 2024

Ayra Starr, Commas | Song Review 🎵

Ascending Nigerian singer Ayra Starr sounds utterly sublime on her enjoyable and infectious Afro-beat single, “Commas.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Feb 245 Feb, 2024

That Mexican OT & DaBaby, Point Em Out | Song Review 🎵

Ascending rapper That Mexican OT and Grammy-nominated rapper, DaBaby, joint forces for a brief but potent banger, “Point Em Out.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Feb 245 Feb, 2024

Usher & Pheelz, Ruin | Song Review 🎵

Usher, collaborating with Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer Pheelz, delivers a chill and enjoyable single with “Ruin.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Feb 245 Feb, 2024

Paul Russell, Say Cheese | Song Review 🎵

Rapper and singer Paul Russell delivers another infectious pop bop with his first single of 2024, “Say Cheese.”

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

Ice Spice, Think U The Shit (Fart) | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Ice Spice brings ample attitude, and a compelling flow on her banger, “Think U The Shit (Fart).”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Feb 242 Feb, 2024

Julia Thomsen, Serenity | Track Review 🎵

George James: "Serenity", the latest composition by Julia Thomsen, is a reflection of her boundless creativity and skill as a composer.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|2Feb 242 Feb, 2024

Benjamin Ingrosso, Kite | Song Review 🎵

Swedish pop musician Benjamin Ingrosso gets high off love on his ear-catching, exuberant first single of 2024, “Kite.”

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

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