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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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Meek Mill, Wins & Losses | Album Review 💿

Energetic rapper Meek Mill returns with his third studio album, ‘Wins & Losses.’ More often than not, the ‘wins’ outweigh the ‘losses.’

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

Tyler, the Creator, Flower Boy | Album Review 💿

Tyler, the Creator returns with his fourth studio album, ‘Flower Boy.’ Arguably, ‘Flower Boy’ is the rapper’s best work to date.

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

Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life | Album Review

Alternative pop/rock standout Lana del Rey returns with her fourth full-length album, 'Lust for Life,' which ranks among her best work yet.

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

Jake Miller, 2:00am in LA | Album Review

Pop heartthrob Jake Miller remains consistent on his latest project, ‘2:00am in LA.’ More folks should be listening to the 24-year old artist. 

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Jul 1724 Jul, 2017

Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? | Album Review 💿

Teen British singer/songwriter Declan McKenna impresses with meaningful, mature songwriting on debut LP, What Do You Think About the Car?

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Jul 1724 Jul, 2017

Coldplay, Kaleidoscope EP | Album Review

Coldplay returns with a five-song EP, Kaleidoscope.  Throughout its course, the British band switches between alternative rock and pop.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21Jul 1721 Jul, 2017

Daley, The Spectrum | Album Review

Talented, though underappreciated British R&B singer Daley returns with an excellent sophomore album with ‘The Spectrum.’

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

French Montana, Jungle Rules | Album Review

French Montana returns after a four-year hiatus with his sophomore album, ‘Jungle Rules.’ The MC and the album have their respective moments.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Jul 1717 Jul, 2017

HAIM, Something to Tell You | Album Review

Cali sister trio HAIM returns with their highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Something to Tell You.’ Overall, it ends up being a respectable effort.

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

Jay-Z, 4:44 | Album Review 💿

Rap icon Jay-Z returns after a four-year hiatus with ‘4:44,’ arguably, his most personal album to date.  He’s on autopilot. 

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|10Jul 1710 Jul, 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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bbno$, diamonds are forever | Song Review

Ari Lennox, Twin Flame | Song Review

Father John Misty, The Old Law | Song Review

Feng, Cali Crazy | Song Review

Luke Combs, Sleepless in a Hotel Room | Song Review

Stephen Sanchez, Sweet Love | Song Review

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Kirk Franklin, Try Love | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin and his anointed choir preach love on the exuberant, uplifting single, “Try Love.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Aug 2329 Aug, 2023

Conan Gray, Winner | Track Review 🎵

Always consistent, versatile singer/songwriter Conan Gray bring the heat, once again, on his second straight winning single of 2023, “Winner.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Aug 2328 Aug, 2023

David Archuleta, Afraid To Love | Track Review 🎵

David Archuleta serves up a heaping does of danceability, inclusivity, and positivity on the marvelous pop bop, “Afraid To Love.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Aug 2328 Aug, 2023

Omar Apollo, Ice Slippin | Track Review 🎵

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Omar Apollo gets personal on his chilly ballad, “Ice Slippin” where home doesn’t feel inviting.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Aug 2328 Aug, 2023

Al Green, Perfect Day | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winning soul icon Al Green releases his first single in five years covering (and transforming) the Lou Reed classic, “Perfect Day,” perfectly.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Aug 2328 Aug, 2023

Paul Russell, Lil Boo Thang | Track Review 🎵

Paul Russell repurposes a soul classic on his brief but infectious, potent pop single, “Lil Boo Thang.”

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

Dixon Dallas, Better Without You | Track Review 🎵

Gay country singer/songwriter Dixon Dallas (aka Jake Hill) shines once more on his break-up single, “Better Without You.” 

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

Usher, Boyfriend | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Usher returns with his third single of 2023, the incredibly entertaining, fun, and seemingly shady “Boyfriend.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Aug 2321 Aug, 2023

Oliver Anthony Music, Rich Men North of Richmond | Track Review 🎵

Ascending conservative-championed country singer Oliver Anthony Music is brutally honest on his blue collar record, “Rich Men North of Richmond.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Aug 2321 Aug, 2023

Charlie Puth, Lipstick | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth embraces his R&B era with his sensual single, “Lipstick.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Aug 2321 Aug, 2023

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