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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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ETHAN, Divine Intervention (EP) | Album Review 💿

Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine | Album Review 💿

Kingdumb, Eternally Never | Album Review 💿

Jennifer Porter, Yes, I Do! | Album Review 💿

Ricky Dillard, Choirmaster II | Album Review 💿

Ervin Munir, Broken Compass | Album Review 💿

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Blackbear, digital druglord | Album Review 💿

Blackbear shines on his highly anticipated new album, digital druglord. Digital druglord comprises of drugs, money, and sex.

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

Critics Weigh In: Kendrick Lamar, ‘DAMN.’

The critics’ reviews are in: Kendrick Lamar has made another ‘DAMN.’ good album, just as its title suggests.

Album 💿, Columns, Critics Weigh In, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|26Apr 1726 Apr, 2017

Joey Bada$$, All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ | Album Review 💿

Joey Bada$$ delivers a knockout punch on ‘ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$,’ exceptionally capturing being black in America.

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

Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. | Album Review 💿

Kendrick Lamar delivers his best album yet with ‘DAMN.’ The profane title is the best way to characterize the spirited, deep new project.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|18Apr 1718 Apr, 2017

Critical Disapproval: The Chainsmokers, ‘Memories…Do Not Open’

The critical results are in. Critics highly disapprove of ‘Memories…Do Not Open’, the debut album courtesy of Grammy-winning duo, The Chainsmokers.

Album 💿, Columns, Critics Weigh In, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Apr 1717 Apr, 2017

John Mayer, The Search for Everything | Album Review 💿

39-year old Pop/rock darling John Mayer comes back strong on his first new album after a four-year hiatus, ‘The Search for Everything.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|17Apr 1717 Apr, 2017

Father John Misty, Pure Comedy | Album Review 💿

Father John Misty (Josh Tillman) delivers one of the year’s most demanding, yet well-rounded albums with ‘Pure Comedy.’

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

Pentatonix, PTX Vol. IV – Classics | Album Review 💿

Pentatonix strikes gold on PTX Vol. IV – Classics. The 7-song EP covers classics including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Imagine” & “Jolene.”

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|11Apr 1711 Apr, 2017

The Chainsmokers, Memories…Do Not Open | Album Review 💿

Hit-making duo The Chainsmokers have their moments on their debut album, 'Memories…Do Not Open.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|10Apr 1710 Apr, 2017

Drake, More Life | Album Review 💿

The ever-prolific, ubiquitous Drake returns with yet another project, playlist-album ‘More Life.’ More Life features a star-studded guest list.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|6Apr 176 Apr, 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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Saint Levant, 5am in Paris | Song Review 🎵

Anthony Russo, Someone Like You | Song Review 🎵

Benedict Cork, Beauty Queen | Song Review 🎵

Logic, 44ever | Song Review 🎵

Lucky Daye, HERicane | Song Review 🎵

Debbii Dawson, Happy World | Song Review 🎵

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Maren Morris, “Circles Around This Town” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning country singer/songwriter Maren Morris shines on her personal first single of 2022, “Circles Around This Town.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Jan 2210 Jan, 2022

King Royal, Wholelottaguap | Track Review 🎵

King Royal is raising the bar for 2022 hip hop with his new release, 'Wholelottaguap'. Read the full review here on The Musical Hype.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|10Jan 2210 Jan, 2022

Joshua Gelfand, The Only Place You Know | Track Review 🎵

There is always one song that perfectly captures the spirit of the new year, and this year it has to be Joshua Gelfand's 'The Only Place You Know.'

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|7Jan 227 Jan, 2022

Spectral Display, It Burns You When It’s Hot | Track Review 🎵

The new year has arrived, and Spectral Display's song 'It Burns You When It's Hot' perfectly captures the new year's spirit.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|6Jan 226 Jan, 2022

Gabrielle Aplin, “Skylight” | Track Review 🎵

English singer/songwriter Gabrielle Aplin shines on her hypnotic single, “Skylight” – a terrific gift to close out 2021.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Dec 2129 Dec, 2021

Brett Eldredge, “Holy Water” | Track Review 🎵

Country singer/songwriter Brett Eldredge provided fans with an early Christmas gift with an enjoyable, well-rounded single, “Holy Water.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Dec 2129 Dec, 2021

Azealia Banks, “F**k Him All Night” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

On the 39th edition of After Dark (2021), we explore the naughty, risqué & sexual vibes behind, “F**k Him All Night” by Azealia Banks. 

Columns, LGBTQ, Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Dec 2124 Dec, 2021

Lil Durk, “Broadway Girls” | Track Review 🎵

Unlikely collaborators Lil Durk and Morgan Wallen – rap and country – drop a surefire crossover hit with “Broadway Girls.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Dec 2123 Dec, 2021

Camilo, “Pesadilla” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Colombian musician Camilo shines on his nightmare-fueled single, “Pesadilla.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Dec 2123 Dec, 2021

Aaliyah, “Poison” | Track Review 🎵

Aaliyah returns in 2021 posthumously with “Poison,” an unfortunate single featuring The Weeknd that does nothing to amplify her legacy.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Dec 2122 Dec, 2021

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