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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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Blake Shelton, Texoma Shore | Album Review

Blake Shelton returns with a consistent, enjoyable studio album with ‘Texoma Shore.’ His voice and personality shines through.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|9Nov 179 Nov, 2017

Grace VanderWaal, Just the Beginning | Album Review

13-year old singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal delivers a fine debut LP with ‘Just the Beginning.’ The America’s Got Talent winner showcases her artistry.

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

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

~ 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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Beyoncé, Texas Hold ‘Em | Song Review 🎵

Beyoncé superbly showcases her country/western chops on “Texas Hold ‘Em,” one of two advance singles from her 2024 LP, Act II.

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

Dixon Dallas, Leave This All Behind | Song Review 🎵

On his latest single, “Leave This All Behind,” gay country musician Dixon Dallas is in need of new boyfriend – “one that treats me like a queen.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Feb 2413 Feb, 2024

Conan Gray, Lonely Dancers | Song Review 🎵

Conan Gray continues to expand his artistry on “Lonely Dancers,” a brief but potent advance single from his third studio LP, Found Heaven.

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

JVKE, lavender | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter JVKE taps R&B singer/songwriter Pink Sweat$ for the assist on “lavender,” a calm, romantic addition to any playlist.

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

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

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