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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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Norah Jones, Day Breaks | Album Review 💿

Norah Jones makes a stunning return to form on ‘Day Breaks’, her first new album in four years (‘Little Broken Hearts’, 2012).

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

Solange, A Seat at the Table | Album Review 💿

Solange delivers a homerun on A Seat at the Table. ‘Seat’ encompasses feelings, attitudes, and reality for black men and women. A socially-conscious gem.

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

Bon Iver, 22, A Million | Album Review 💿

Bon Iver, led by Justin Vernon, delivers an ambitious, compelling, and enigmatic third studio effort with 22, A Million.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Oct 163 Oct, 2016

Ty Dolla $ign, Campaign | Album Review 💿

Ty Dolla $ign returns confidently on his latest mixtape, Campaign, which goes beyond mixtape status but doesn’t quite achieve album status.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|29Sep 1629 Sep, 2016

Idina Menzel Exceeds Expectations on ‘Idina.’

Idina Menzel exceeds expectations Idina. Clearly, personal touch, authenticity, and awesome vocals go a long way to making the LP successful.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|28Sep 1628 Sep, 2016

Luke Bryan Delivers More of the Same on ‘Here’s to the Farmer’

Country superstar Luke Bryan doesn’t bring much “new” to the table on 2016 EP, Farm Tour…Here’s to the Farmer.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|27Sep 1627 Sep, 2016

Shawn Mendes, Illuminate | Album Review

Canadian teen-pop heartthrob Shawn Mendes goes bigger, more mature on enjoyable, respectable, sophomore album, 'Illuminate'.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|26Sep 1626 Sep, 2016

Grouplove, Big Mess | Album Review 💿

Alternative, indie-pop collective Grouplove returns after a three-year hiatus with its third album, ‘Big Mess,’ with superb results. 

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

Usher, Hard II Love | Album Review 💿

He may be 38 years old, but Usher continues to showcase an incredible amount of swag on his eighth studio album, ‘Hard II Love’. 

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|20Sep 1620 Sep, 2016

Mac Miller, The Divine Feminine | Album Review 💿

Mac Miller flips the script on his fourth studio album, THE DIVINE FEMININE. The results are captivating & well-rounded.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Sep 1619 Sep, 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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Tyler Childers, In Your Love | Track Review 🎵

Kentucky country singer/songwriter Tyler Childers delivers a tour de force with his moving, love-driven ballad, “In Your Love.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Jul 2331 Jul, 2023

ZAYN, Love Like This | Track Review 🎵

ZAYN, now signed with Mercury Records, makes an enjoyable, fresh, and groovy return with single, “Love Like This.”

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

will.i.am & Britney Spears, MIND YOUR BUSINESS | Track Review 🎵

Unfortunately, the reunion of will.i.am and Britney Spears is botched by their dated, silly, and slightly undercooked pop single, “MIND YOUR BUSINESS.”

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

Anusha, Burden | Track Review 🎵

Singer/songwriter Anusha shines on her single, “Burden” bringing artistry, authenticity, and thought-provoking songwriting.

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

David Archuleta, I’m Yours | Track Review 🎵

American Idol runner-up David Archuleta, now 32 years old 🤯, shines on the danceable, exuberant, and summery pop bop, “I’m Yours.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jul 2319 Jul, 2023

Alex Angelo, You Go First | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter/producer Alex Angelo makes those pesky matters of the heart sound sweet on his brief but potent single, “You Go First.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jul 2319 Jul, 2023

Billie Eilish, What Was I Made For? | Track Review 🎵

Billie Eilish delivers a superb vocal performance on “What Was I Made For?” a gorgeous, reflective ballad from Barbie: The Album.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Jul 2318 Jul, 2023

Post Malone, Overdrive | Track Review 🎵

Post Malone continues to embrace pop on “Overdrive,” the third advance single from his fifth studio album, Austin.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Jul 2318 Jul, 2023

Dixon Dallas, Sleeping All Alone | Track Review 🎵

Dixon Dallas, an alter-ego of musician Jake Hill, is back with another gay, country smash in “Sleeping All Alone.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jul 2317 Jul, 2023

Jung Kook, Seven | Track Review 🎵

The handsome and talented Jung Kook, of BTS fame, makes an infectious, sexy solo debut with his single, “Seven” assisted by popular female rap sensation, Latto.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jul 2317 Jul, 2023

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