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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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Safeguard, I’m A Stranger To Myself (EP) | Album Review

Up-and-coming, five-piece, UK pop-punk collective Safeguard delivers on their second EP of 2017, ‘I’m a Stranger to Myself.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Dec 171 Dec, 2017

Björk, Utopia | Album Review 💿

Ever-intriguing, Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk returns with the exceptional UTOPIA, encompassing life, love & the gift of music.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|30Nov 1730 Nov, 2017

Why Don’t We, A Why Don’t We Christmas | Album Review

Pop collective Why Don’t We continues to keep the art of the boy band alive on its five-song Christmas EP, ‘A Why Don’t We Christmas.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|29Nov 1729 Nov, 2017

blackbear, cybersex | Album Review 💿

Confident, tatted, singer-rapper-songwriter blackbear assembles an enjoyable, star-studded mixtape with ‘cybersex.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|28Nov 1728 Nov, 2017

DRAM, #1HappyHoliday – Single | Album Review 🎵💿

Rapper-singer DRAM flaunts his Christmas music chops on a three-song holiday single, ‘#1Happy Holiday.’ BigBabyMom is the sole featured guest.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Nov 1727 Nov, 2017

Sia, Everyday is Christmas | Album Review

Australian pop singer-songwriter extraordinaire Sia delivers an enjoyable album of original Christmas songs on ‘Everday is Christmas.’  

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

Big K.R.I.T., 4eva is a Mighty Long Time | Album Review

Underrated, old-school Mississippi rapper-producer drops an impressive third studio album, double album ‘4eva is a Mighty Long Time.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22Nov 1722 Nov, 2017

Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, The Rest of Our Life | Album Review

Country vets Tim McGraw and Faith Hill join forces musically for collaborative album ‘The Rest of Our Life.’  Ultimately, it’s enjoyable and well-rounded.

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

Walk the Moon, What If Nothing | Album Review 💿

Ohio alternative band Walk the Moon returns in top-notch form on their highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘What If Nothing.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|16Nov 1716 Nov, 2017

Taylor Swift, Reputation | Album Review 💿

After receiving a lukewarm reception towards the promo singles, Taylor Swift exceeds expectations on her sixth studio album, ‘Reputation.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|13Nov 1713 Nov, 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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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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Lainey Wilson, Country’s Cool Again | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning country standout Lainey Wilson proves “Country’s Cool Again” on her first single of 2024.

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

Wallows, Your Apartment | Song Review 🎵

Alternative collective Wallows confirm the age-old, relatable ‘breaking up is hard to do’ on their colorful, first single of 2024, “Your Apartment.”

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

Bryson Tiller, Whatever She Wants | Song Review 🎵

Fueled by an Orion Sun sample, Grammy-nominated rapper/singer Bryson Tiller delivers an entertaining melodic rap single with “Whatever She Wants.”

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

Gunna, Bittersweet | Song Review 🎵

⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Grammy-nominated rapper Gunna returns with his first single of 2024, the honest, reflective, and vulnerable, “Bittersweet.”

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

Vampire Weekend, Gen-X Cops | Song Review 🎵

Captivating songwriting and high-flying music makes “Gen-X Cops,” the second single from Only God Was Above Us, the fifth LP from Vampire Weekend, electrifying.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2419 Feb, 2024

Vampire Weekend, Capricorn | Song Review 🎵

Alternative darlings Vampire Weekend make a compelling return with “Capricorn,” the first of two singles from their fifth LP, Only God Was Above Us.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2419 Feb, 2024

Austin Marquez, The One | Song Review 🎵

New York-based pop singer/songwriter Austin Marquez opens himself up to love on his marvelous, relatable single, “The One.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2419 Feb, 2024

Dua Lipa, Training Season | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop superstar Dua Lipa ‘does the da-yum thang’ once again on “Training Season,” the infectious second single from her third studio LP.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2419 Feb, 2024

Jennifer Lopez, This Is Me…Now | Song Review 🎵

Actress and pop superstar Jennifer Lopez celebrates who and where she is now on “This is Me…Now,” the reflective title track from her ninth studio album.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Feb 2414 Feb, 2024

Beyoncé, 16 Carriages | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning superstar Beyoncé stupendously ushers in Act II, the follow-up to Renaissance, with the gorgeous, stunning country ballad, “16 Carriages.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Feb 2414 Feb, 2024

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