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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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Declan McKenna, Liar – EP | Album Review

17-year old British musician Declan McKenna proves to be an incredibly gifted singer/songwriter on his mature, debut EP, LIAR.

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

Kygo, Cloud Nine | Album Review 💿

Kygo delivers a well-rounded album with Cloud Nine. It’s imperfect but possesses more than enough for the listener to be satisfied.

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

Greyson Chance, Somewhere Over My Head | Album Review 💿

Greyson Chance embraces the bag of pop tricks on, 'Somewhere Over My Head,' including slick production, infusing urban cues, and profanity.

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

3OH!3, ‘Night Sports’: By The Lyrics

One is hard pressed to find a duo 'stupider' than 3OH!3. Motte & Foreman have made infectious, idiotically dumb music for years.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|16May 1616 May, 2016

Prince, Musicology: The Comeback Album

'Musicology' may not represent the crème de la crème of the Prince discography, but it’s amazing Prince assembled such a respectable comeback album in 2004.

Album 💿, Columns, Music, Op Ed, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|21Apr 1621 Apr, 2016

Fable Cry, We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are | Album Review

Nashville-based “scamp rock” band Fable Cry deliver a hella ambitious effort with 'We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are.'

Album 💿, Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews By the musical hype|12Apr 1612 Apr, 2016

Charles Bradley, Changes | Album Review 💿

Soul musician Charles Bradley drops his third album of relentless soul music, 'Changes.' The results are consistent and alluring.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4Apr 164 Apr, 2016

K. Michelle, ‘More Issues Than Vogue’ – By The Lyrics

It is safe to say that R&B singer K. Michelle has no filter.

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

Examining Lyrics: ZAYN, ‘Mind of Mine’

British pop artist and former One Direction member ZAYN released his debut album, 'Mind of Mine' March 25th. Here, we examine notable lyrics from the album.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|28Mar 1628 Mar, 2016

Joey + Rory, Hymns | Album Review 💿

'Hyms That Are Important To Us,' the final studio album by Joey + Rory, is a well-rounded, enjoyable, country-gospel effort.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|25Mar 1625 Mar, 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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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

Leon Bridges, Why Don’t You Touch Me | Track Review 🎵

Contemporary soul standout Leon Bridges delivers a classy, relatable, and well-rounded ballad on “Why Don’t You Touch Me.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Jun 2124 Jun, 2021

Blanco Brown, Nobody’s More Country | Track Review 🎵

On “Nobody’s More Country,” Blanco Brown continues to attempt an eclectic, crossover brand of country music that falls way short.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Jun 2122 Jun, 2021

Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Gotta Believe | Track Review 🎵

Gospel standout Tasha Cobbs Leonard encourages on her short but moving and prudent single, “Gotta Believe.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Jun 2122 Jun, 2021

Don Toliver, Drugs N Hella Melodies | Track Review 🎵

Rapper/singer Don Toliver enlists R&B singer Kali Uchis for “Drugs N Hella Melodies,” an ultra-smooth, vibe-laden single.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Jun 2122 Jun, 2021

Lazarus Lynch, Black Queer Anthem | Track Review 🎵

Black gay artist, intellectual, and activist Lazarus Lynch delivers a short but must-hear LGBTQ+ gem with “Black Queer Anthem.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Jun 2121 Jun, 2021

Dave Kalz, Flying High | Track Review 🎵

George James: Dave Kalz is a blues-rock trooper who never fails to deliver. In addition, he never does anything half-heartedly. Read the review here.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|21Jun 2121 Jun, 2021

Tyler, The Creator, LUMBERJACK | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winner Tyler, The Creator returns spitting bars on his short but potent and colorful single, “LUMBERJACK.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Jun 2118 Jun, 2021

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