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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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Artemas, professional heartbreaker | Song Review

John Summit, LIGHTS GO OUT | Song Review

Melanie Martinez, POSSESSION | Song Review

Noah Kahan, The Great Divide | Song Review

Flo Milli, Flo Jackson | Song Review

Dermot Kennedy, Funeral | Song Review

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Drake, Slime You Out | Track Review 🎵

Drake, assisted by fellow Grammy-winner, SZA, drops a mellow, yet emotional, and nostalgic track with “Slime You Out,” the lead single from For All the Dogs.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Sep 2318 Sep, 2023

Nicholas Dante, Hellrider | Track Review 🎵

Fierce pop artist Nicholas Dante unveils the naughty “Hellrider,” a single from his hellish debut album, Inferno.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Sep 2318 Sep, 2023

Doja Cat, Balut | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winner Doja Cat continues to turn heads with “Balut,” the fourth single and 15th track from her fourth studio album, Scarlet.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Sep 2318 Sep, 2023

Marsha Swanson, Facing Life | Track Review 🎵

Contributor, George James: Marsha Swanson's latest offering, 'Facing Life', serves as a heartfelt glimpse into her forthcoming album, Near Life Experience.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|15Sep 2315 Sep, 2023

Aaron Frazer, Bring You A Ring | Track Review 🎵

R&B singer/songwriter Aaron Frazer brings the heat with his cool, sophisticated energy on his single tailor made for couples, “Bring You A Ring.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Sep 2314 Sep, 2023

Tawnted, do the same for me | Track Review 🎵

Tawnted (Jonathan Armswood) continues to be prolific, releasing another fabulous single in the heartbroken, “do the same for me.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Sep 2312 Sep, 2023

The Chainsmokers, Summertime Friends | Track Review 🎵

On the respectable “Summertime Friends,” The Chainsmokers – specifically Drew Taggart – recalls the night he met his girlfriend.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Sep 2311 Sep, 2023

The Rolling Stones, Angry | Track Review 🎵

The Rolling Stones deliver and enjoyable, well-rounded rock joint with “Angry,” the lead single from their 26th studio album, Hackney Diamonds.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Sep 2311 Sep, 2023

Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion, Bongos | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winning rappers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion join forces once more for “Bongos,” another bold, raunchy, and unapologetic banger.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Sep 2311 Sep, 2023

Måneskin, HONEY (ARE U COMING?) | Track Review 🎵

Popular Italian rock band Måneskin drop an enjoyable, energetic, and L-O-U-D single, “HONEY (ARE U COMING?)” post-RUSH!.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Sep 234 Sep, 2023

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