~ Reviews 💿 ~

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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Chris Lane Shows Versatility on Debut ‘Girl Problems’

Urban-infused Country up-and-comer Chris Lane showcases his versatility (and incredible vocals) on full-length debut, ‘Girl Problems.’

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

DJ Khaled Delivers Plenty of Hits on ‘Major Key’

DJ Khaled received a lift from buzz singles promoting his latest album, 'Major Key', a star-studded affair featuring Drake, JAY Z, Kendrick Lamar & others.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|9Aug 169 Aug, 2016

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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

~ 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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Lucky Daye, Fly U Out | Song Review

Central Cee, The Team | Song Review

Greyson Chance, DIRTY LAUNDRY | Song Review

Rex Orange County, Indecision | Song Review

DESTIN CONRAD, FAVORITE LOVER | Song Review

Cloud, Nobody’s Dreaming | Song Review

~ Get your fix of song reviews in all their glory, starting from most recent to oldest 😎 🤘 ~

Peezy & BabyTron, Psilocybin | Track Review 🎵

Rappers Peezy and BabyTron bring a surefire high on their brief but potent collaborative banger, “Psilocybin.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Oct 233 Oct, 2023

*NSYNC, Better Place | Track Review 🎵

It’s all good vibes on the infectious “Better Place,” the promo single from TROLLS Band Together which finds *NSYNC reunited (“and it feels so good”).

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Oct 233 Oct, 2023

Ne-Yo, Link Up | Track Review 🎵

Keeping the summery vibes going past summer, Grammy winner Ne-Yo drops the short but utterly sweet, groovy single, “Link Up.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Oct 232 Oct, 2023

Zach Benson, white lies | Track Review 🎵

The ‘white lies’ of the single “white lies” don’t stop pop singer/songwriter Zach Benson from delivering a sweet bop.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Oct 232 Oct, 2023

The Rolling Stones, Sweet Sounds of Heaven | Track Review 🎵

On “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” the second single from Hackney Diamonds, The Rolling Stone collaborates with Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Oct 232 Oct, 2023

Jung Kook, 3D | Track Review 🎵

Handsome and talented K-Pop singer, Jung Kook, taps Jack Harlow for the assist on his second proper single, “3D.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Oct 232 Oct, 2023

Elmiene, Marking My Time | Track Review 🎵

British R&B singer/songwriter Elmiene put his foot into “Marking My Time,” an ear catching and utterly stupendous single from his second EP.

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

Alex Sampson, Til The World Gets Sick of Us | Track Review 🎵

Gen-Z Canadian musician Alex Sampson may be young, but he showcases his musical talent on his fourth single of 2023, “Til The World Gets Sick of Us.”

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

Artinho, Carnage | Track Review 🎵

'Carnage', the new track from Artinho and Matrace arrives with an invigorating concoction of styles that is welded together to create a melting pot that has us bursting with energy.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|29Sep 2329 Sep, 2023