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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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SZA, Ctrl | Album Review 💿

Alternative R&B artist SZA returns with an intriguing, major label debut, ‘Ctrl.’

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

Fleet Foxes, Crack-Up | Album Review 💿

Indie rock band Fleet Foxes return with a demanding, yet rewarding comeback album, ‘Crack-Up,’ following a six-year hiatus.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22Jun 1722 Jun, 2017

2 Chainz, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music | Album Review 💿

On his fourth studio album, ‘Pretty Girls Like Trap Music,’ southern rapper 2 Chainz delivers just that – trap music.

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

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, The Nashville Sound | Album Review 💿

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit delivers one of the year’s best albums with The Nashville Sound, blending Americana, country & rock seamlessly.

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

Lorde, Melodrama | Album Review 💿

Kiwi alt-pop artist Lorde returns after a four-year hiatus with her ambitious, highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Melodrama.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Jun 1719 Jun, 2017

Chuck Berry, Chuck | Album Review 💿

Late rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry leaves the world a superb gift to the world with his final album, ‘Chuck.’

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

Katy Perry, Witness | Album Review 💿

Pop superstar Katy Perry struggles to find her footing on her 5th studio album, Witness. Sometimes it works, while other times it doesn’t. 

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|12Jun 1712 Jun, 2017

alt-J, Relaxer | Album Review 💿

British indie-rock band alt-J returns with an intriguing, if flawed third studio album, ‘Relaxer.’ The band’s eclecticism knows no end on ‘Relaxer.’

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

Bleachers, Gone Now | Album Review 💿

80s loving, alternative pop band Bleachers returns with its highly anticipated, incredibly intriguing sophomore effort, ‘Gone Now.’

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

Halsey, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom | Album Review

Alt-pop artist Halsey returns with a conceptual sophomore LP, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom. Although it’s enjoyable, it’s all over the place.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|7Jun 177 Jun, 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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Tyler Childers, In Your Love | Track Review 🎵

Kentucky country singer/songwriter Tyler Childers delivers a tour de force with his moving, love-driven ballad, “In Your Love.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Jul 2331 Jul, 2023

ZAYN, Love Like This | Track Review 🎵

ZAYN, now signed with Mercury Records, makes an enjoyable, fresh, and groovy return with single, “Love Like This.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Jul 2325 Jul, 2023

will.i.am & Britney Spears, MIND YOUR BUSINESS | Track Review 🎵

Unfortunately, the reunion of will.i.am and Britney Spears is botched by their dated, silly, and slightly undercooked pop single, “MIND YOUR BUSINESS.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Jul 2325 Jul, 2023

Anusha, Burden | Track Review 🎵

Singer/songwriter Anusha shines on her single, “Burden” bringing artistry, authenticity, and thought-provoking songwriting.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Jul 2324 Jul, 2023

David Archuleta, I’m Yours | Track Review 🎵

American Idol runner-up David Archuleta, now 32 years old 🤯, shines on the danceable, exuberant, and summery pop bop, “I’m Yours.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jul 2319 Jul, 2023

Alex Angelo, You Go First | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter/producer Alex Angelo makes those pesky matters of the heart sound sweet on his brief but potent single, “You Go First.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jul 2319 Jul, 2023

Billie Eilish, What Was I Made For? | Track Review 🎵

Billie Eilish delivers a superb vocal performance on “What Was I Made For?” a gorgeous, reflective ballad from Barbie: The Album.

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

Post Malone, Overdrive | Track Review 🎵

Post Malone continues to embrace pop on “Overdrive,” the third advance single from his fifth studio album, Austin.

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

Dixon Dallas, Sleeping All Alone | Track Review 🎵

Dixon Dallas, an alter-ego of musician Jake Hill, is back with another gay, country smash in “Sleeping All Alone.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jul 2317 Jul, 2023

Jung Kook, Seven | Track Review 🎵

The handsome and talented Jung Kook, of BTS fame, makes an infectious, sexy solo debut with his single, “Seven” assisted by popular female rap sensation, Latto.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jul 2317 Jul, 2023

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