~ 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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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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The Game Keeps It 100 on ‘Streets of Compton’

On latest album 'Streets of Compton,' The Game doesn’t depart from the modus operandi – the script is familiar. Tried-and-true, The Game remains gritty.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|23Jun 1623 Jun, 2016

YG, Still Brazy | Album Review

West coast rapper YG returns with highly anticipated sophomore album, 'Still Brazy'. Indeed, he is "still brazy," and it's great!

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

Jake Bugg, On My One | Album Review 💿

British singer/songwriter Jake Bugg Shows Willingness to Experiment on his third studio album, On My One, which encompasses many styles.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|20Jun 1620 Jun, 2016

Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Getaway | Album Review 💿

Funk-rock vets Red Hot Chili Peppers deliver one of the year’s best albums with 'The Getaway', which does the break-up album superbly.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|19Jun 1619 Jun, 2016

Fitz and the Tantrums, Fitz and the Tantrums | Album Review 💿

As blasé as the title of album of the third album by alternative band Fitz and the Tantrums may be, it lacks no shortage of energy.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Jun 1617 Jun, 2016

Pop Album Battle: Bellion Vs. Jonas

Nick Jonas and Jon Bellion both released compelling pop albums ('Last Year Was Complicated' and 'The Human Condition'). Which artist/album has the edge?

Album 💿, Columns, Music, Op Ed, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|16Jun 1616 Jun, 2016

Nick Jonas, Last Year Was Complicated | Lyrical Analysis

What better way to examine the latest Nick Jonas album, Last Year Was Complicated, than analyzing the ‘profound’ lyrical content?

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|16Jun 1616 Jun, 2016

Gnash, us (EP) | Album Review 💿

gnash showcases exceptional potential on 'us.' Artistically, he has a lot to offer + he’s NOT like everybody else.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|10Jun 1610 Jun, 2016

Shirley Caesar As Spiritual As Ever On ‘Fill This House’

Legendary gospel musician, Pastor Shirley Caesar, sounds as spiritual and consistent as ever on her latest album, 'Fill This House.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|30May 1630 May, 2016

‘Dangerous Woman’ Showcases a New, More Mature Ariana Grande

On her third studio album 'Dangerous Woman', Ariana Grande exemplifies the hip-hop/Urban Dictionary slang that she “gives no f*cks.”

Album 💿, Music, Op Ed, Reviews By the musical hype|26May 1626 May, 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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Saint Levant, 5am in Paris | Song Review 🎵

Anthony Russo, Someone Like You | Song Review 🎵

Benedict Cork, Beauty Queen | Song Review 🎵

Logic, 44ever | Song Review 🎵

Lucky Daye, HERicane | Song Review 🎵

Debbii Dawson, Happy World | Song Review 🎵

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Ed Sheeran, Bad Habits | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter seeks to rid of “Bad Habits” on his highly anticipated comeback solo single.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Jun 2128 Jun, 2021

KAJA, Polish Flowers | Track Review 🎵

George James: Musician KAJA is as bright as they come with her single, 'Polish Flowers'. The singer, who now lives in Scotland speaks about her homeland.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|28Jun 2128 Jun, 2021

Christian French, Avalanche | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Christian French has unleashed an authentic, honest, relatable, and ear catching “Avalanche.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Jun 2128 Jun, 2021

Leon Bridges, Motorbike | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Leon Bridges delivers a chill, soulful, and romantic promo single with “Motorbike.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Jun 2125 Jun, 2021

Calboa, Old Flame | Track Review 🎵

George James: "Old Flame" by Calboa is one of those songs that blasts through the speakers like a shattered bulb. It's a summer indie anthem.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|25Jun 2125 Jun, 2021

Karuna, Heartsease | Track Review 🎵

George James: Folk group Karuna have left the station, heading up the echelon with their new release, 'Heartsease'. The song is a one-of-a-kind release.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|25Jun 2125 Jun, 2021