~ 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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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

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 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

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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

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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

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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

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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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KATSEYE, PINKY UP | Song Review

Kehlani, Back and Forth | Song Review

Lady Gaga & Doechii, RUNWAY | Song Review

Jack White, G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs | Song Review

Trippie Redd & Young Thug, Paperbag Boy | Song Review

John Summit & Feid, CHICA 305 | Song Review

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AJR, The Dumb Song | Track Review 🎵

Indie-pop brother trio AJR (Adam, Jack, and Ryan) remain true to self on their first single of 2023, “The Dumb Song.” Question: Is it good or dumb?

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

The Weeknd, Double Fantasy | Track Review 🎵

Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd links up with ATL rap superstar Future for “Double Fantasy,” a single from the HBO series, The Idol.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Apr 2324 Apr, 2023

SZA, Kill Bill Remix | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B artist SZA taps Grammy-winning rapper/singer Doja Cat for the remix of her highly successful single, “Kill Bill.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Apr 2320 Apr, 2023

Kelly Clarkson, me | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson shines on “me,” the liberated second single from her tenth album, chemistry.

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

Kelly Clarkson, mine | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson makes a capable return with “mine,” the emotional promo single from her tenth album, chemistry.

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

Post Malone, Chemical | Track Review 🎵

On his single, “Chemical,” rapper/singer/songwriter Post Malone doubles down on the pop/rock sound and struggles to end an unhealthy relationship.

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

Ricki Erik, Como Te Llamas | Track Review 🎵

Ricki Erik shines on 'Como Te Llamas' which is a fun and fresh take on Latin pop.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|18Apr 2318 Apr, 2023

Jxckson, RADIO SILENCE | Track Review 🎵

Austin, Texas pop artist Jxckson continues his artistic evolution on his brilliant second single of 2023, the innovative, breathtaking ballad, “RADIO SILENCE.”

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

Dominic Fike, Dancing in the Courthouse | Track Review 🎵

Alternative, genre-bending singer/songwriter Dominic Fike returns in a big way with “Dancing in the Courthouse,” a promo single from his sophomore album.

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