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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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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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Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, Good Good | Track Review 🎵

Usher, Summer Walker, and 21 Savage join forces for “Good Good,” an enjoyable single that is just that – GOOD, GOOD!

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Aug 237 Aug, 2023

Doja Cat, Paint The Town Red | Track Review 🎵

Versatile, Grammy winner Doja Cat, fully embraces rap and goes hard on her enjoyable, fun, and infectious single, “Paint The Town Red.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Aug 237 Aug, 2023

Offset & Cardi B, JEALOUSY | Track Review 🎵

Offset, assisted by his wife, Grammy winner Cardi B, drops an entertaining rap banger with “JEALOUSY,” which samples Three 6 Mafia.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Aug 233 Aug, 2023

Von Venn, In Time | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: Von Venn Release Single 'In Time' From New Album 'Jeanie Is Out.'

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|2Aug 232 Aug, 2023

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

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