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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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Portugal. The Man, Woodstock | Album Review

Alternative band Portugal. The Man delivers a consistent, superb eighth studio album with ‘Woodstock.’ “Feel It Still” is the crowning achievement, but there’s much more to love.

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

Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa | Album Review

Under appreciated for much of 2017, English-Albanian pop star Dua Lipa drops a stellar, self-titled, debut album comprised of much more than smash single “New Rules.”

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

HRVY, Talk to Ya (EP) | Album Review

Teenage British pop musician HRVY showcases incredible potential on his second EP, ‘Talk to Ya.’ His best moments arrive at the top of the effort with the title track and “Personal.”

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Jan 183 Jan, 2018

Jeezy, Pressure | Album Review 💿

On his eighth studio album ‘Pressure,’ Jeezy keeps rolling out banger after banger. More than a decade into his career, he’s still a ‘G.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|27Dec 1727 Dec, 2017

N.E.R.D, No One Ever Really Dies | Album Review

Following a seven-year hiatus, N.E.R.D returns full-throttle on fifth studio album, ‘No One Ever Really Dies.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|25Dec 1725 Dec, 2017

G-Eazy, The Beautiful & Damned | Album Review 💿

28-year old, Bay Area Rapper G-Eazy shows more range on his highly-anticipated third album, double album 'The Beautiful & Damned.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|20Dec 1720 Dec, 2017

Eminem, Revival | Album Review

Following a four-year hiatus, veteran Detroit rapper Eminem returns with a lengthy, jam-packed new album, ‘Revival.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|18Dec 1718 Dec, 2017

Juicy J, Rubba Band Business | Album Review

Memphis rap veteran Juicy J returns turned-up after a four-year hiatus. ‘Rubba Band Business’ is chocked-full of bangers.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Dec 1714 Dec, 2017

Big Sean & Metro Boomin, Double or Nothing | Album Review

Rapper Big Sean and sought-after producer Metro Boomin make magic together on their collaborative album, ‘Double or Nothing.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Dec 1714 Dec, 2017

K. Michelle, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know | Album Review

‘Rough around the edges’ R&B singer K. Michelle returns with an intriguing fourth studio album, ‘Kimberly: The People I Used to Know.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|13Dec 1713 Dec, 2017

~ 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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Luh Tyler, Change My Wayz | Song Review 🎵

He’s young, but Gen-Z rapper Luh Tyler exudes no shortage of confidence on his brief but pleasant single, “Change My Wayz.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Nov 2327 Nov, 2023

Sexyy Red, Free My N***a | Song Review 🎵

The always bold and unapologetic Sexyy Red remains true to self on her single, “Free My N***a,” where she implores the release of her man from prison.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Nov 2327 Nov, 2023

Björk & ROSALÍA, Oral | Song Review 🎵

Iconic Icelandic singer/songwriter Björk collaborates with Grammy-winning, Spanish standout, ROSALÍA on a marvelous single, “Oral.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Nov 2327 Nov, 2023

Surfaces, Baby Blue | Song Review 🎵

Pop duo Surfaces maintain good vibes with their short but sweet single, “Baby Blue,” sure to keep summer alive and well into winter.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Nov 2322 Nov, 2023

JORDY, things change | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter JORDY reflects on the ever-changing nature of life on the enjoyable and thoughtful single, “things change.”  

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Nov 2320 Nov, 2023

Mike Taveira, 1982 Virago | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Mike Taveira brings the heat with his brief but exhilarating single, “1982 Virago” 🏍️.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Nov 2320 Nov, 2023

Tate McRae, exes | Song Review 🎵

Ascending pop artist Tate McRae shines once more on “exes,” the second single from her sophomore album, THINK LATER.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Nov 2320 Nov, 2023

Ari Lennox, Get Close | Song Review 🎵

R&B singer/songwriter Ari Lennox impresses on her first solo single of 2023, the smooth and sensual, “Get Close.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Nov 2320 Nov, 2023

Jon B., Waiting On You | Song Review 🎵

Jon B. returns with the smooth, sensual single, “Waiting On You,” featuring fellow Grammy-nominated artist, Tank.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Nov 2314 Nov, 2023

Kodak Black, Lemme See | Song Review 🎵

Rapper Kodak Black drops a banger with “Lemme See” thanks primarily to excellent, minimalist production courtesy of Schife.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Nov 2314 Nov, 2023

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