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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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Joaicon, THE PARTY DIDN’T FIX ME | Album Review

Lisa Marie Simmons, Notespeak (In a Word) | Album Review

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

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A Tribe Called Quest Nails It On ‘We Got It from Here…’

A Tribe Called Quest returns for one last hurrah with ‘We Got It from Here…Thank You 4 Your Service.’ Q-Tip and company are on autopilot.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|23Nov 1623 Nov, 2016

DNCE, DNCE | Album Review

DNCE marks the resurrection of Joe Jonas’ recording career. That resurrection is worthwhile on the band’s self-titled debut.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22Nov 1622 Nov, 2016

Bruno Mars, 24K Magic | Album Review 💿

Pop singer-songwriter Bruno Mars returns in electrifying fashion on his highly anticipated, third album, '24K Magic.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21Nov 1621 Nov, 2016

Joe Remains Consistent on #MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS

Adult Contemporary R&B singer-songwriter Joe remains consistent as ever on his 12th album, '#MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|16Nov 1616 Nov, 2016

Nathan Sykes, Unfinished Business | Album Review

Former boy bander (and Ariana Grande ex) Nathan Sykes shows off his vocal chops throughout his debut album, ‘Unfinished Business.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Nov 1615 Nov, 2016

Emeli Sandé, Long Live the Angels | Album Review 💿

Eclectic pop singer/songwriter Emeli Sandé brings the heat on her incredible sophomore album, ‘Long Live the Angels.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Nov 1614 Nov, 2016

The Chainsmokers, Collage (EP) | Album Review 💿

Hit-making DJ duo The Chainsmokers give listeners a compelling 'Collage' to whet their palettes with.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|10Nov 1610 Nov, 2016

Common is on Autopilot on ‘Black America Again’

Common delivers a tour de force with 'Black America Again'. Arguably, 'Black America Again' is his best album in years.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|8Nov 168 Nov, 2016

Alicia Keys, Here | Album Review 💿

Alicia Keys aims for big, socially conscious ideas on her sixth studio album ‘Here.’ Those ideas aren’t always executed seamlessly, however.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|7Nov 167 Nov, 2016

Tove Lo, Lady Wood | Album Review

Swedish alternative pop artist Tove Lo Compels on her sophomore album, ‘Lady Wood.’ “Cool Girl” and “Keep it Simple” serve as highlights from the LP.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Nov 161 Nov, 2016

~ 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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Kid Souf, DONT LIKE TO DANCE | Song Review

Cardi B, AH HA | Song Review

Beartooth, Eyes Closed | Song Review

DESTIN CONRAD, I LOVE YOUR BODY | Song Review

Thomas Cole, Stubble | Song Review

bbno$, burger | Song Review

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Sam Hunt, Came The Closest | Song Review 🎵

Country singer Sam Hunt shines on his ballad, “Came The Closest,” where he nearly settled down but ultimately, opts against it.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Oct 2327 Oct, 2023

Kevin Abstract, What Should I Do? | Song Review 🎵

Kevin Abstract surprises, continuing to embrace alternative music on “What Should I Do?”, an intriguing advance single from his album, Blanket.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Oct 2327 Oct, 2023

Spectral Display, Slowly | Track Review 🎵

Dutch new wave group Spectral Display, renowned for their signature electronic sound, have once again graced the music scene with their latest single, 'Slowly'.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|26Oct 2326 Oct, 2023

Minna Ora, Storm | Track Review 🎵

Minna Ora is back, and she means business! The Finnish singer-songwriter takes us by storm with her latest single, aptly titled 'Storm.'

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|26Oct 2326 Oct, 2023

Francesca Luker, Almost Healed | Track Review 🎵

'Almost Healed', the latest single by Francesca Luker, is a cogent, emotional track that shines a beaming light on her aptitude as a songwriter and vocalist.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|26Oct 2326 Oct, 2023

Joaicon, self-centered | Song Review 🎵

Dominican singer/songwriter Joaicon brings ample energy, fun, and middle fingers on his short but potent punk single, “self-centered.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Oct 2324 Oct, 2023

Cooper Bloom, Two Cowboys (Story of the Night) | Song Review 🎵

Toronto western-flavored pop artist Cooper Bloom delivers a home run with his meaningful single, “Two Cowboys (Story of the Night).”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Oct 2324 Oct, 2023

The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook & Central Cee, TOO MUCH | Song Review 🎵

The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook, and Central Cee join forces for an enjoyable and fun pop single,  that’s never “TOO MUCH.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Oct 2323 Oct, 2023

Omar Rudberg, Off My Mind | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer and actor Omar Rudberg, assisted by Jubël, brings the heat on the muy caliente, Spanish-tinged single, “Off My Mind.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Oct 2323 Oct, 2023

Charli XCX & Sam Smith, In The City | Song Review 🎵

“In The City,” the first collaboration between pop standouts Charli XCX and the highly decorated Sam Smith, is nothing short of a dance/electro-pop bop.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Oct 2323 Oct, 2023

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