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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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Dan + Shay, Dan + Shay | Album Review

Country duo Dan + Shay sound respectable, if a bit ‘middle of the road’ and too safe on their self-titled, third studio album.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|29Jun 1829 Jun, 2018

Yellow Claw, New Blood | Album Review 💿

After releasing numerous intriguing advance singles, Dutch producer/DJ duo Yellow Claw deliver an equally third LP with ‘New Blood.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|28Jun 1828 Jun, 2018

Bebe Rexha, Expectations | Album Review

Following a ‘slow but steady’ rise to pop success, Bebe Rexha finally releases her highly-anticipated, full-length debut album, ‘Expectations.’

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

Teyana Taylor, K.T.S.E. | Album Review

Short but sweet, R&B singer and actress Teyana Taylor has a surefire hit on her hands with her sophomore album, ‘K.T.S.E.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|27Jun 1827 Jun, 2018

Panic! At the Disco, Pray for the Wicked | Album Review 💿

Panic! At the Disco returns with its highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Pray for the Wicked.’ Imperfect, it still musters up some great moments.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|25Jun 1825 Jun, 2018

Mike Shinoda, Post Traumatic | Album Review

Mike Shinoda masterfully translates grief and pain into a terrific album with his full-length, debut solo album, ‘Post Traumatic.’

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

Jay Rock, Redemption | Album Review 💿

After nearly a three-year hiatus, West Coast rapper Jay Rock returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded third studio album, ‘Redemption.’

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

5 Seconds of Summer, Youngblood | Album Review

Aussie pop band 5 Seconds of Summer returns in compelling fashion on their third album, ‘Youngblood’ with a sleek, modern pop sound.

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

‘Look at Me!’: Reminiscing Briefly on the Music of XXXTentacion

Following the news of the tragic death of Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy aka XXXTentacion, I briefly reminisce on the music I covered by the rapper.

Album 💿, Columns, Music, Musical Wrap-Up, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jun 1819 Jun, 2018

Nas, NASIR | Album Review

Following a six-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated rap icon Nas finally returns with his highly-anticipated 11th studio album, ‘NASIR.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|18Jun 1818 Jun, 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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Artemas, professional heartbreaker | Song Review

John Summit, LIGHTS GO OUT | Song Review

Melanie Martinez, POSSESSION | Song Review

Noah Kahan, The Great Divide | Song Review

Flo Milli, Flo Jackson | Song Review

Dermot Kennedy, Funeral | Song Review

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Latto, Sunday Service | Song Review 🎵

Female rap beef continues to be all the rage in 2024, and Latto offers up her diss track, “Sunday Service,” to her nemesis, Ice Spice.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Feb 2412 Feb, 2024

Kacey Musgraves, Deeper Well | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning country musician Kacey Musgraves provides deep reflection on “Deeper Well,” the title track and promo single from her sixth studio LP.

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

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

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