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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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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

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

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Syleena Johnson, Rebirth of Soul | Album Review

R&B veteran Syleena Johnson returns more soulful than ever on her latest studio album, ‘Rebirth of Soul.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|8Nov 178 Nov, 2017

21 Savage, Offset & Metro Boomin, Without Warning | Album Review

Rappers 21 Savage and Offset, with Metro Boomin behind the boards, collaborate on a hot, surprise mixtape, ‘Without Warning.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|7Nov 177 Nov, 2017

Maroon 5, Red Pill Blues | Album Review 💿

Maroon 5 fully embrace the modern pop script on ‘Red Pill Blues.’ Despite a so-so promo campaign, the album ends is ‘better than expected.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|7Nov 177 Nov, 2017

Joji, In Tongues (EP) | Album Review

Up-and-coming R&B artist Joji (aka ‘Filthy Frank,’ real name ‘George Miller’) drops his six-song, moody debut EP, ‘In Tongues.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|6Nov 176 Nov, 2017

Sam Smith, The Thrill of it All | Album Review 💿

Breakout British pop-soul artist Sam Smith makes a solid comeback with his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of it All.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|6Nov 176 Nov, 2017

Ty Dolla $ign, Beach House 3 | Album Review

Ty Dolla $ign returns with his sophomore album, ‘Beach House 3,’ which ends up being better than expected.

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

Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon | Album Review

Chris Brown has some moments on ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon.’ The problem is, you have to sort through an exhaustive, overstuffed album to find them.

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

Weezer, Pacific Daydream | Album Review 💿

Weezer, led by the ever-hip Rivers Cuomo, returns with their 11th studio album, ‘Pacific Daydream.’ ‘Pacific Daydream’ marks their fourth album since 2010.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|31Oct 1731 Oct, 2017

Kelly Clarkson, Meaning of Life | Album Review

Veteran pop musician Kelly Clarkson continues to ‘moves us’ on her sixth studio album (seventh overall), ‘Meaning of Life.’

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

Future & Young Thug, Super Slimey | Album Review

Atlanta rappers Future and Young Thug join forces for a surprise mixtape, ‘Super Slimey.’ Though it’s not groundbreaking, there are worthwhile bangers.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|26Oct 1726 Oct, 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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Charlie Puth, Home | Song Review

Kacey Musgraves, Dry Spell | Song Review

Artemas, myself | Song Review

Artemas, psychokiller | Song Review

RAYE, Nightingale Lane. | Song Review

Alex Warren, Fever Dream | Song Review

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Jacob Collier, Witness Me | Song Review 🎵

Jacob Collier collaborates with a star-studded crew comprised of Shawn Mendes, Stormzy, and Kirk Franklin on the uplifting single, “Witness Me.”

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

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

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