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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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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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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

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

~ 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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Kid Souf, DONT LIKE TO DANCE | Song Review

Cardi B, AH HA | Song Review

Beartooth, Eyes Closed | Song Review

DESTIN CONRAD, I LOVE YOUR BODY | Song Review

Thomas Cole, Stubble | Song Review

bbno$, burger | Song Review

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Al Green, Perfect Day | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winning soul icon Al Green releases his first single in five years covering (and transforming) the Lou Reed classic, “Perfect Day,” perfectly.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Aug 2328 Aug, 2023

Paul Russell, Lil Boo Thang | Track Review 🎵

Paul Russell repurposes a soul classic on his brief but infectious, potent pop single, “Lil Boo Thang.”

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

Dixon Dallas, Better Without You | Track Review 🎵

Gay country singer/songwriter Dixon Dallas (aka Jake Hill) shines once more on his break-up single, “Better Without You.” 

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

Usher, Boyfriend | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Usher returns with his third single of 2023, the incredibly entertaining, fun, and seemingly shady “Boyfriend.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Aug 2321 Aug, 2023

Oliver Anthony Music, Rich Men North of Richmond | Track Review 🎵

Ascending conservative-championed country singer Oliver Anthony Music is brutally honest on his blue collar record, “Rich Men North of Richmond.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Aug 2321 Aug, 2023

Charlie Puth, Lipstick | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth embraces his R&B era with his sensual single, “Lipstick.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Aug 2321 Aug, 2023

Dixon Dallas, F150 | Track Review 🎵

The always entertaining Dixon Dallas (Jake Hill) returns with another satisfying, gay country gem with “F150.”

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

DJ Khaled, Supposed to Be Loved | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winner DJ Khaled assembles a star-studded cast (Lil Baby, Future, and Lil Uzi Vert) on the single “Supposed to Be Loved,” but fails to deliver the goods.

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