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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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Suicide Squad: The Album | Album Review 💿

Like most soundtracks, Suicide Squad: The Album exemplifies the title of soundtrack. Still, it has its moments.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|8Aug 168 Aug, 2016

Ephelant & Time Bring Heat On ‘How To Sew Wounds With Words’

Rapper and journalist Chris “Time” Steele and Actor/Music producer Stephen “Ephelant” Vining deliver captivating LP with ‘How To Sew Wounds With Words’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|6Aug 166 Aug, 2016

Jason Derulo Makes Case for His Artistic Legacy on ‘Platinum Hits’

Urban pop artist Jason Derulo reminds us of how impactful he has been in pop music on greatest hits compilation, ‘Platinum Hits.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|2Aug 162 Aug, 2016

Fantasia, The Definition of… | Album Review 💿

Fantasia delivers an eclectic fifth album with 'The Definition of.' Like many eclectic albums, sometimes risks lead to rewards and other times not so much.

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

Keith Sweat, Dress to Impress | Album Review

New Jack Swing R&B veteran Keith Sweat remains tried-and-true on 'Dress to Impress,' delivering a well-rounded grown-folks R&B album.

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

Gucci Mane Flexes Hard on ‘Everybody Looking’

After being released from prison, Gucci Mane returns with ‘Everybody Looking,’ his first studio album in years which was recorded in just six days.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|26Jul 1626 Jul, 2016

Aaron Neville Delivers Best Album in Years With ‘Apache’

Distinctly versatile New Orleans soul legend Aaron Neville returns with his best and most enjoyable album in years, ‘Apache.’

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

Good Charlotte Returns After Six-Year Hiatus With ‘Youth Authority’

Good Charlotte delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded comeback effort with 'Youth Authority', its first album in nearly six years.

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

Ghostbusters [2016 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Review)

Ghostbusters (2016 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is very much a soundtrack – it has some moments and it also has some flaws.

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

Dreezy Shows Potential Throughout ‘No Hard Feelings’

All in all, Chicago rapper/singer Dreezy shows immense potential throughout the course of her debut album No Hard Feelings.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Jul 1619 Jul, 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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YG, KNOCKA | Song Review 🎵

Chris Housman, Guilty As Sin | Song Review 🎵

James Charles, Can We Just Be Friends | Song Review 🎵

Tems, Love Me JeJe | Song Review 🎵

Twenty One Pilots, Backslide | Song Review 🎵

Normani, 1:59 | Song Review 🎵

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Brandi Carlile, Right on Time | Track Review 🎵

Brandi Carlile shines on “Right on Time,” the dynamic opener and promo single from her seventh studio album, In These Silent Days.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Jul 2126 Jul, 2021

Jennifer Hudson, (You Make Me Feel …) Natural Woman | Track Review 🎵

Jennifer Hudson shines on her remake of the Aretha Franklin classic, “(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman” from RESPECT.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Jul 2126 Jul, 2021

Jennifer Hudson, Here I Am (Singing My Way Home) | Track Review 🎵

Decorated actress/singer Jennifer Hudson channels Aretha Franklin on original “Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)” from the RESPECT soundtrack.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Jul 2126 Jul, 2021

Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow, INDUSTRY BABY | Track Review 🎵

Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow team up for the must-hear banger, “INDUSTRY BANGER” produced by Take A Daytrip and Kanye West.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Jul 2126 Jul, 2021

Olly E, Rise Above | Track Review 🎵

George James: Olly E is the alt-rocker who has made a name for himself in the present scene. He is a prodigy in his own right. Read the full review here.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|22Jul 2122 Jul, 2021

Asbjørn, Remember My Name | Track Review 🎵

Openly gay Danish pop musician Asbjørn ‘brings the heat’ on his impressive, third single from 2021, “Remember My Name.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jul 2120 Jul, 2021

Camilo & Shawn Mendes, KESI (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

Camilo enlists Shawn Mendes for 🎵 “KESI (Remix).” Here, the remix does what it’s supposed to – enhance a record that was already great.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jul 2119 Jul, 2021

Conan Gray, People Watching | Track Review 🎵

Conan Gray shines on “People Watching,” his short but utterly sweet third single of 2021, set to appear on his sophomore album.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jul 2119 Jul, 2021

Swedish House Mafia, It Gets Better | Track Review 🎵

Swedish House Mafia makes an awesome return with their three-minute bop, “It Gets Better,” appearing on Paradise Again.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jul 2119 Jul, 2021

Peter Jessy, Daydream | Track Review 🎵

Canadian singer/songwriter Peter Jessy delivers an uber relatable, love-centric, must-hear, indie-pop single in “Daydream.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jul 2115 Jul, 2021

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