~ Reviews 💿 ~

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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Shania Twain, Now | Album Review

Canadian country-pop artist Shania Twain returns after a 15-year hiatus with her sixth studio album ‘Now.’ Unfortunately, it’s not quite the comeback she deserves.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Oct 173 Oct, 2017

Marvin Sapp, Close | Album Review

Pastor Marvin Sapp delivers another well-rounded, uplifting, contemporary gospel album with ‘Close.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Oct 173 Oct, 2017

Miley Cyrus, Younger Now | Album Review

Despite a lack of flashy records and singles, Miley Cyrus exceeds expectations on her sixth studio album, ‘Younger Now.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Oct 173 Oct, 2017

Tamar Braxton, Bluebird of Happiness | Album Review

R&B diva Tamar Braxton remains a vocal force on her fourth studio album, ‘Bluebird of Happiness.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|2Oct 172 Oct, 2017

Demi Lovato, Tell Me You Love Me | Album Review 💿

Pop superstar Demi Lovato returns with her compelling, highly anticipated sixth studio album, TELL ME YOU LOVE ME.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|2Oct 172 Oct, 2017

Hoodie Allen, The Hype | Album Review

New York Hoodie Allen continues to flex his muscles on his third studio album, ‘The Hype.’ Incredibly talented, Allen showcases incredible consistency.

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

Ledisi, Let Love Rule | Album Review 💿

Classy, Grammy-nominated adult contemporary R&B powerhouse Ledisi drops another consistent album with LET LOVE RULE.

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

Macklemore, Gemini | Album Review 💿

Returning as a solo act, for the most part, Macklemore drops an enjoyable, if overstuffed album with ‘Gemini.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|26Sep 1726 Sep, 2017

The Killers, Wonderful Wonderful | Album Review 💿

The Killers make a “wonderful, wonderful” comeback after a five-year hiatus with its fifth studio album, WONDERFUL WONDERFUL.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|26Sep 1726 Sep, 2017

The Neighbourhood, Hard (EP) | Album Review 💿

The five-track Hard (EP) marks a positive step forward for California alternative band, The Neighbourhood, led by Jesse Rutherford.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|25Sep 1725 Sep, 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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Teddy Swims, Break Up in Reverse | Song Review

Alaska Thunderfuck, Brunette | Song Review

D’Leesa, Angel of Light | Song Review

Tucker Wetmore, Who Told You That | Song Review

Malcolm Todd, I Just Got Mad | Song Review

ROLE MODEL, Joy | Song Review

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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

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

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