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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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Future, ‘EVOL’ – By the Lyrics

Future looks to keep the momentum going strong in 2016 with latest album EVOL, which has no shortage of memorable rhymes from the autotune loving MC.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|8Feb 168 Feb, 2016

The Downfall of Kid Cudi: A Sad Tale

Kid Cudi is in a bad place. 'Speedin’ Bullet to Heaven' makes you question where he is mentally given its raw, depressed, and at times morbid nature.

Album 💿, Music, Op Ed, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|28Jan 1628 Jan, 2016

Hoodie Allen, Happy Camper | Album Review 💿

If he does nothing else, Hoodie Allen maintains consistency on 'Happy Camper.' Is Hoodie on? Yes, he’s ON.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|25Jan 1625 Jan, 2016

David Bowie, Blackstar | Album Review 💿

On his final studio album, Blackstar, David Bowie delivers a superb, supremely creative effort that never misses the mark.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|22Jan 1622 Jan, 2016

Ranking The Songs From David Bowie’s Blackstar  

After reviewing 'Blackstar', the final studio album by icon David Bowie, we ranked the seven songs from the album in order of best to worst.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|22Jan 1622 Jan, 2016

Panic! At the Disco, Death of a Bachelor | Album Review 💿

Panic! At the Disco excel on their 5th studio LP, Death of a Bachelor, delivering a multitude of eccentric, entertaining & thrilling moments.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|18Jan 1618 Jan, 2016

Mike Stud, These Days | Album Review 💿

Rhode Island rapper Mike Stud showcases a solid flow and delivers an enjoyable, though not transcendent effort on 'These Days.' 

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|18Jan 1618 Jan, 2016

Blackbear, Help | Album Review 💿

Blackbear shares his demons & showcases tremendous potential on his latest effort, Help. He doesn't rewrite the R&B script, but, it's solid.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Jan 1615 Jan, 2016

Conrad Sewell, All I Know (EP) | Album Review 💿

Conrad Sewell showcases immense potential on his EP, All I Know. He doesn’t rewrite pop-soul, but possesses a potent, killer set of pipes.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|11Jan 1611 Jan, 2016

Grimes, Art Angels | Album Review 💿

Alternative musician Grimes delivers a confusing, yet brilliant and ambitious effort with her 2015 album, Art Angels.

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

~ Get your fix of song reviews in all their glory, starting from most recent to oldest 😎 🤘 ~

David Archuleta, I’m Yours | Track Review 🎵

American Idol runner-up David Archuleta, now 32 years old 🤯, shines on the danceable, exuberant, and summery pop bop, “I’m Yours.”

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

Alex Angelo, You Go First | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter/producer Alex Angelo makes those pesky matters of the heart sound sweet on his brief but potent single, “You Go First.”

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

Billie Eilish, What Was I Made For? | Track Review 🎵

Billie Eilish delivers a superb vocal performance on “What Was I Made For?” a gorgeous, reflective ballad from Barbie: The Album.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Jul 2318 Jul, 2023

Post Malone, Overdrive | Track Review 🎵

Post Malone continues to embrace pop on “Overdrive,” the third advance single from his fifth studio album, Austin.

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

Dixon Dallas, Sleeping All Alone | Track Review 🎵

Dixon Dallas, an alter-ego of musician Jake Hill, is back with another gay, country smash in “Sleeping All Alone.”

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

Jung Kook, Seven | Track Review 🎵

The handsome and talented Jung Kook, of BTS fame, makes an infectious, sexy solo debut with his single, “Seven” assisted by popular female rap sensation, Latto.

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

Troye Sivan, Rush | Track Review 🎵

Troye Sivan returns fabulously with the sexy, unapologetically G-A-Y pop/club joint, “Rush,” the promo single from his third LP, Something To Give Each Other.

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

AJR, God Is Really Real | Track Review 🎵

Alternative pop collective AJR deliver one of their most authentic, meaningful, and personal songs with the reflective “God Is Really Real.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Jul 2312 Jul, 2023

347aidan, SUNDAY | Track Review 🎵

For ascending Ontario musician 347aidan, the high is potent AF on his entertaining and honest stoner anthem, “SUNDAY.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Jul 2311 Jul, 2023

TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Do It Like That | Track Review 🎵

K-pop collective TOMORROW X TOGETHER and American bro collective Jonas Brothers join forces for a summery pop bop in “Do It Like That.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Jul 2311 Jul, 2023

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