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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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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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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

Beyoncé & Jay-Z (The Carters), EVERYTHING IS LOVE | Album Review

Beyoncé and Jay-Z (The Carters) have the entire world shook with their surprise collaborative studio album, ‘EVERYTHING IS LOVE.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|18Jun 1818 Jun, 2018

Big Freedia, 3rd Ward Bounce (EP) | Album Review

New Orleans bounce musician Big Freedia returns chocked-full of attitude, energy, and feistiness on her electrifying EP, ‘3rd Ward Bounce.’ 

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Jun 1814 Jun, 2018

Dave Matthews Band, Come Tomorrow | Album Review

Following a six-year hiatus, popular, eclectic rock band Dave Matthews Band, comes back in top-notch form on ‘Come Tomorrow.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Jun 1814 Jun, 2018

Lykke Li, so sad so sexy | Album Review

Swedish alternative pop standout Lykke Li returns following a four-year hiatus with a short-but-sweet fourth studio album, ‘so sad so sexy.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|13Jun 1813 Jun, 2018

Ne-Yo, Good Man | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo returns following a three-year hiatus with an enjoyable, overall well-rounded seventh studio album with ‘Good Man.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|12Jun 1812 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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Isak Danielson, Stockholm | Song Review

Daley, Lavender | Song Review

Wynonna, Kentucky Queen | Song Review

Cain Culto, cucuru | Song Review

Dyllón Burnside, garden | Song Review

Chris Housman, Cowman | Song Review

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Luna Li, Confusion Song | Song Review 🎵

Gifted Korean Canadian singer/songwriter Luna Li delivers a gorgeous post-break-up record in “Confusion Song.”

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

Luke Combs, Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma | Song Review 🎵

Country singer/songwriter Luke Combs brings the heat in the in-your-face “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” from the soundtrack, Twisters: The Album.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21May 2421 May, 2024

Highly Suspect, Summertime Voodoo | Song Review 🎵

Rock band Highly Suspect ‘rock TF out’ on the six-and-a-half minute “Summertime Voodoo,” the promo single and opening track from their fifth studio album.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20May 2420 May, 2024

Saweetie, NANi | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Saweetie rapper brings ample energy and ‘that attitude’ to the brief but highly entertaining banger, “NANi.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20May 2420 May, 2024

Bebe Rexha, Chase It (Mmm Da Da Da) | Song Review 🎵

Bebe Rexha makes us put on our dance shoes with her infectious, irresistible pop single, “Chase It (Mmm Da Da Da).”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20May 2420 May, 2024

Omar Apollo, Dispose of Me | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Omar Apollo brings ample authenticity on “Dispose of Me,” the second single from his sophomore LP.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20May 2420 May, 2024

Julia Thomsen, Eternal Love Acoustic Guitar | Track Review 🎵

George James: Julia Thomsen And Strings of Light Release “Eternal Love Acoustic Guitar.”

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|16May 2416 May, 2024

David Kushner, Hero | Song Review 🎵

Gen-Z pop singer/songwriter David Kushner delivers another engaging, cinematic, dramatic single with “Hero.”

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

ROLE MODEL, Deeply Still in Love | Song Review 🎵

Pop artist ROLE MODEL drops an engaging, honest love-driven song in “Deeply Still in Love,” the second single from his sophomore LP, Kansas Anymore.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14May 2414 May, 2024

Blessing Offor & Dolly Parton, Somebody’s Child | Song Review 🎵

Nigerian singer/songwriter Blessing Offor and iconic country singer/songwriter Dolly Parton duet on the touching, uplifting gospel-pop song, “Somebody’s Child.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14May 2414 May, 2024

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