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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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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

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

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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

Korn Delivers Best Album in Years With ‘The Serenity of Suffering’

Veteran nu-metal band Korn shines on its highly anticipated 12th studio album, ‘The Serenity of Suffering.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|28Oct 1628 Oct, 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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Lizzo, HOES | Song Review

Charli xcx, SS26 | Song Review

Lola Young, From Down Here | Song Review

Olivia Rodrigo, the cure | Song Review

BabyChiefDoit, Game Six | Song Review

Pharaoh Jo, Enough For You | Song Review

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Kirk Franklin, Try Love | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin and his anointed choir preach love on the exuberant, uplifting single, “Try Love.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Aug 2329 Aug, 2023

Conan Gray, Winner | Track Review 🎵

Always consistent, versatile singer/songwriter Conan Gray bring the heat, once again, on his second straight winning single of 2023, “Winner.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Aug 2328 Aug, 2023

David Archuleta, Afraid To Love | Track Review 🎵

David Archuleta serves up a heaping does of danceability, inclusivity, and positivity on the marvelous pop bop, “Afraid To Love.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Aug 2328 Aug, 2023

Omar Apollo, Ice Slippin | Track Review 🎵

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Omar Apollo gets personal on his chilly ballad, “Ice Slippin” where home doesn’t feel inviting.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Aug 2328 Aug, 2023

Al Green, Perfect Day | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winning soul icon Al Green releases his first single in five years covering (and transforming) the Lou Reed classic, “Perfect Day,” perfectly.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Aug 2328 Aug, 2023

Paul Russell, Lil Boo Thang | Track Review 🎵

Paul Russell repurposes a soul classic on his brief but infectious, potent pop single, “Lil Boo Thang.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Aug 2322 Aug, 2023

Dixon Dallas, Better Without You | Track Review 🎵

Gay country singer/songwriter Dixon Dallas (aka Jake Hill) shines once more on his break-up single, “Better Without You.” 

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Aug 2322 Aug, 2023

Usher, Boyfriend | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Usher returns with his third single of 2023, the incredibly entertaining, fun, and seemingly shady “Boyfriend.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Aug 2321 Aug, 2023

Oliver Anthony Music, Rich Men North of Richmond | Track Review 🎵

Ascending conservative-championed country singer Oliver Anthony Music is brutally honest on his blue collar record, “Rich Men North of Richmond.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Aug 2321 Aug, 2023

Charlie Puth, Lipstick | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth embraces his R&B era with his sensual single, “Lipstick.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Aug 2321 Aug, 2023

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