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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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Lana Del Rey, First Light | Song Review

Tyla, SHE DID IT AGAIN | Song Review

Kacey Musgraves, Middle of Nowhere | Song Review

Olivia Rodrigo, drop dead | Song Review

JORDY, DUMB | Song Review

sombr, Potential | Song Review

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Tems, Me & U | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Nigerian musician Tems shines on her first single of 2023, “Me & U,” which is the definition of a surefire vibe.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Oct 239 Oct, 2023

Empress Of, Kiss Me | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Empress Of taps Japanese-British singer/songwriter Rina Sawayama for the assist on her marvelous first single of 2023, “Kiss Me.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Oct 235 Oct, 2023

Sexyy Red, Shake Yo Dreads | Track Review 🎵

Rapper Sexyy Red stays true to self on the fun, turnt up, if ridiculous rap banger, “Shake Yo Dreads.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Oct 235 Oct, 2023

Rick Ross & Meek Mill, SHAQ & KOBE | Track Review 🎵

Rappers Rick Ross and Meek Mill make a dynamic duo on their unapologetic collaborative single, “SHAQ & KOBE.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Oct 234 Oct, 2023

Chase Atlantic, MAMACITA | Track Review 🎵

Australian collective Chase Atlantic delivers a fun one with “MAMACITA,” a song about a bad girl that front man Mitchel Cave just might keep.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Oct 234 Oct, 2023

Thomas Rhett, Mamaw’s House (Ft. Morgan Wallen) | Track Review 🎵

Country musicians Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen collaborate on the single, “Mama’s House,” which appears on Rhett’s compilation LP, 20 Number Ones.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Oct 234 Oct, 2023

Latto, ISSA PARTY | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Latto taps BabyDrill for the assist on the hard-nosed banger, “ISSA PARTY.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Oct 234 Oct, 2023

AJR, Yes I’m A Mess | Track Review 🎵

AJR continues to live the millennial (and ‘old’ Gen-Z) experience with “Yes I’m A Mess,” an advance single from their 2023 LP, The Maybe Man.

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

PinkPantheress, Mosquito | Track Review 🎵

Ascending artist PinkPantheress ‘brings the heat’ on “Mosquito,” the lead single from her forthcoming debut album.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Oct 233 Oct, 2023

Bad Bunny, UN PREVIEW | Track Review 🎵

It’s safe to say that Bad Bunny don’t stop… delivering hits. “UN PREVIEW” gives the Puerto Rican superstar another fab addition to his collection.

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

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