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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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Ervin Munir, When I Think | Album Review

Vinyl Floor, Balancing Act | Album Review

Von Venn, Forgetting The Fall | Album Review

Rick Glam, VAMPIRE (EP) | Album Review

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

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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

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

~ 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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Charlie Puth, Home | Song Review

Kacey Musgraves, Dry Spell | Song Review

Artemas, myself | Song Review

Artemas, psychokiller | Song Review

RAYE, Nightingale Lane. | Song Review

Alex Warren, Fever Dream | Song Review

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Luke Mock, What You Deserve | Track Review 🎵

On "What You Deserve," Luke Mock stands out from the crowd of pop singles by combining a modern sound with a hint of individuality.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|22Sep 2322 Sep, 2023

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

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