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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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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

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

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‘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

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

~ 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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Lizzo, HOES | Song Review

Charli xcx, SS26 | Song Review

Lola Young, From Down Here | Song Review

Olivia Rodrigo, the cure | Song Review

BabyChiefDoit, Game Six | Song Review

Pharaoh Jo, Enough For You | Song Review

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Kingdumb, Sun Blinging | Track Review 🎵

With his latest track, 'Sun Blinging', Kingdumb proves he is a dominant force in the electronic-pop game. Read the full review here.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|24May 2324 May, 2023

Post Malone, Mourning | Track Review 🎵

On “Mourning,” the short but sweet second single from his fifth album, Austin, Post Malone is honest about his alcohol issues.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22May 2322 May, 2023

Bad Bunny, WHERE SHE GOES | Track Review 🎵

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny continues his hot streak with the utterly thrilling single, “WHERE SHE GOES.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22May 2322 May, 2023

Conan Gray, Never Ending Song | Track Review 🎵

Handsome and talented pop singer/songwriter Conan Gray returns with another must-hear hit single, “Never Ending Song.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22May 2322 May, 2023

Just Shy, Sea Can’t Cure | Track Review 🎵

Talented Australian pop artist Just Shy brings heat, ‘hanxiety,’ melancholy, and slick synth pop on his marvelous single, “Sea Can’t Cure.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20May 2320 May, 2023

Jejune, Boogie Juice | Track Review 🎵

Jejune, the indie-pop group, deliver a remarkable debut single with 'Boogie Juice'. This track leaves a lasting impression and exudes a feel-good energy.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|19May 2319 May, 2023

Angie Stone, The Gym | Track Review 🎵

R&B veteran Angie Stone taps fellow R&B vet, Musiq Soulchild, for “The Gym,” the stellar promo single from her 10th studio album, Love Language.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18May 2318 May, 2023

Kisos, Bite Your Tongue | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Kisos drops a brilliant, must-hear, socially conscious single, “Bite Your Tongue” that drags passive and unfeeling folks.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18May 2318 May, 2023

Shirley Caesar, All of the Glory | Track Review 🎵

Well into her eighties, the legendary Shirley Caesar continues to minister through her music with the uplifting gospel single, “All of the Glory.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15May 2315 May, 2023

Dolly Parton, World On Fire | Track Review 🎵

After being inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly Parton unveils the powerful “World On Fire,” the promo single from her rock album, Rockstar.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15May 2315 May, 2023

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