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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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Mali Music, The Transition of Mali | Album Review 💿

‘The Transition of Mali,’ the second secular album by former gospel artist Mali Music, proves to be another respectable, well-rounded affair.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|6Jun 176 Jun, 2017

All Time Low, Last Young Renegade | Album Review 💿

On its seventh album, ‘Last Young Renegade,’ All Time Low embraces a newfound maturity. Although grown up, ‘Renegade’ remains enjoyable.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|5Jun 175 Jun, 2017

20 Best Albums of 2017 (So Far) | The Musical Hype

Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Father John Misty (Pure Comedy), and Chris Stapleton (From A Room: Volume 1) lead the list of 20 best albums of 2017 (so far).

Album 💿, Columns, Evergreen, Music, Op Ed, Playlists, Reviews, Year in Review By the musical hype|2Jun 172 Jun, 2017

Lil Yachty, Teenage Emotions | Album Review 💿

Idiosyncratic rapper Lil Yachty drops a wild debut album with Teenage Emotions. Ultimately, it's a bizarre, messy effort, lacking depth.

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

Bryson Tiller, True to Self | Album Review

Louisville, Kentucky urban artist Bryson Tiller returns with his highly-anticipated sophomore album True to Self. The results are a mixed bag.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Jun 171 Jun, 2017

Washed Out, Paracosm | Album Review 💿

Although it’s always a beautiful effort, Paracosm, the 2013 sophomore album from Washed Out (Ernest Greene), is a wee bit too chill and mellow at times.

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

Faith Evans & The Notorious B.I.G., The King & I | Album Review 💿

Faith Evans releases a new studio album, ‘The King & I,’ collaborating with her late hubby, The Notorious B.I.G. The effort exceeds expectations.

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

Linkin Park, One More Light | Album Review 💿

Linkin Park returns with its seventh studio album, ‘One More Light.’ Unfortunately, fans wanting more bite will get more pop instead.

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

Paramore, After Laughter | Album Review 💿

Paramore returns with an ambitious, energetic fifth studio album, ‘After Laughter.’

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

Machine Gun Kelly, bloom | Album Review 💿

Machine Gun Kelly delivers an enjoyable third album with ‘bloom,’ balancing tougher rhymes and kinder, gentler pop-rapping.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17May 1717 May, 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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Troye Sivan, Rush | Track Review 🎵

Troye Sivan returns fabulously with the sexy, unapologetically G-A-Y pop/club joint, “Rush,” the promo single from his third LP, Something To Give Each Other.

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

AJR, God Is Really Real | Track Review 🎵

Alternative pop collective AJR deliver one of their most authentic, meaningful, and personal songs with the reflective “God Is Really Real.”

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

347aidan, SUNDAY | Track Review 🎵

For ascending Ontario musician 347aidan, the high is potent AF on his entertaining and honest stoner anthem, “SUNDAY.”

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

TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Do It Like That | Track Review 🎵

K-pop collective TOMORROW X TOGETHER and American bro collective Jonas Brothers join forces for a summery pop bop in “Do It Like That.”

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

Lil Baby, Merch Madness | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Baby gets amped up for giving back on his brief but entertaining single, “Merch Madness.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Jul 2310 Jul, 2023

FIFTY FIFTY, Barbie Dreams | Track Review 🎵

South Korean girl group, FIFTY FIFTY, with the assist of American rapper, Kaliii, deliver “Barbie Dreams,” another fun bop from Barbie: The Album.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Jul 2310 Jul, 2023

Greta Van Fleet, The Falling Sky | Track Review 🎵

In advance of their third studio album, Starcatcher, Greta Van Fleet unveils an energetic, if imperfect fourth single, “The Falling Sky.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Jul 2310 Jul, 2023

Dixon Dallas, Good Lookin’ | Track Review 🎵

The talented iamjakehill, as his alter ego, country singer Dixon Dallas, shocks the world with his entertaining, gay country song, “Good Lookin’.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Jul 238 Jul, 2023

AUDREY NUNA, IdgaF | Track Review 🎵

Korean American rapper/singer AUDREY NUNA is bold and unapologetic on her short but potent rap banger, “IdgaF.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Jul 237 Jul, 2023

Pat Reilly, Already Mine | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Pat Reilly perfectly captures the power of desire and lust on his steamy, titillating single, “Already Mine.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Jul 237 Jul, 2023

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