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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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Isak Danielson, Stockholm | Song Review

Daley, Lavender | Song Review

Wynonna, Kentucky Queen | Song Review

Cain Culto, cucuru | Song Review

Dyllón Burnside, garden | Song Review

Chris Housman, Cowman | Song Review

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ericdoa, kickstand | Track Review 🎵

Connecticut-based Gen-Z musician ericdoa brings the heat (and the hyperpop vibes) on his brief but entertaining and potent single, “kickstand.”

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

David Kushner, Dead Man | Track Review 🎵

Midwest singer/songwriter David Kushner follows up his breakthrough hit, “Daylight,” with another captivating, dramatic gem, “Dead Man.”

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

Montell Fish, I Just Wanna Feel Your Love Again | Track Review 🎵

Alternative singer/songwriter Montell Fish releases an intriguing single, “I Just Wanna Feel Your Love Again.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2326 Sep, 2023

Ryan Mack, Follow | Track Review 🎵

Although it is brief, Irish pop singer/songwriter Ryan Mack delivers an enjoyable, potent single with “Follow.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2326 Sep, 2023

DONT MAKE THIS WEIRD, HEARTBREAK ON ANTIDEPRESSANTS | Track Review 🎵

We don wish DONT MAKE THIS WEIRD the heartbreak they experience on “HEARTBREAK ON ANTIDEPRESSANTS,” but we ❤️ the Welsh musician’s sublime single.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2326 Sep, 2023

blink-182, MORE THAN YOU KNOW | Track Review 🎵

Blink-182 compel on “MORE THAN YOU KNOW,” released alongside the single, “ONE MORE TIME” from their 2023 LP, ONE MORE TIME.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2326 Sep, 2023

Felix Jaehn & Jonas Blue, Past Life | Track Review 🎵

German DJ/producer Felix Jaehn, and English DJ/producer Jonas Blue, put in serious work on their summery dance gem, “Past Life.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2326 Sep, 2023

blink-182, ONE MORE TIME | Track Review 🎵

Blink-182, ‘reunited and feels so good,’ unveil “ONE MORE TIME,” a personal, meaningful, and reflective single from their 2023 LP of the same name.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Sep 2325 Sep, 2023

Brent Faiyaz, WY@ | Track Review 🎵

R&B singer/songwriter Brent Faiyaz follows up his duet, “Moment of Your Life” with “WY@,” an single that shines more after a couple listens.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Sep 2325 Sep, 2023

Doechii, Pacer | Track Review 🎵

Rising Tampa rapper Doechii, fueled by epic production work from Saint 808, delivers a surefire banger with “Pacer.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Sep 2325 Sep, 2023

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