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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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R. Kelly Up to His Old Tricks on ‘The Buffet’

R. Kelly remains true to himself on his latest album, 'The Buffet.' 'The Buffet' is a mix between the profane, sex & soul.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Dec 1514 Dec, 2015

G-Eazy, When It’s Dark Out | Album Review

Up-and-coming Bay Area rapper G-Eazy drops his sophomore album, 'When It's Dark Out'. Eazy remains true to himself, which makes album no. 2 so endearing.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|10Dec 1510 Dec, 2015

Babyface Consistent on ‘Return of the Tender Lover’

Iconic R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Babyface returns with his tenth studio album, Return of the Tender Lover.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|7Dec 157 Dec, 2015

Kirk Franklin Maintains Consistency on ‘Losing My Religion’

'Losing My Religion' is another strong offering from contemporary gospel musician extraordinaire Kirk Franklin. It’s not his best, but it has great moments.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4Dec 154 Dec, 2015

A Great Big World Deliver Home run on ‘When The Morning Comes’

A Great Big World's sophomore LP 'When the Morning Comes' is a consistent album that's exceptionally executed. Weaknesses are few and far between.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Dec 153 Dec, 2015

Alessia Cara, Know-It-All | Album Review

Canadian pop singer Alessia Cara showcases ample potential on her full-length debut, 'Know-It-All.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Dec 151 Dec, 2015

Ty Dolla $ign, Free TC | Album Review 💿

Ty Dolla $ign shows great versatility throughout 'Free TC', oscillating between singing/rapping & soulfulness/unapologetic brashness.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Nov 1519 Nov, 2015

Logic, The Incredible True Story | Album Review 💿

After delivering a superb debut album (Under Pressure), Logic follows it up with another incredible LP with The Incredible True Story.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Nov 1517 Nov, 2015

Justin Bieber, Purpose | Album Review

Justin Bieber returns with a respectable, comeback album, 'Purpose.' While it isn’t a homerun, it’s good enough to restore him to pop glory.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|16Nov 1516 Nov, 2015

Ellie Goulding, Delirium | Album Review 💿

UK pop sensation Ellie Goulding returns with her third studio album, Delirium, featuring amble bright spots.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|13Nov 1513 Nov, 2015

~ 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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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

Concrete Club, People Like Us | Song Review

Tove Lo, I’m your girl right? | Song Review

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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

Ashnikko, WEEDKILLER | Track Review 🎵

One of a kind eclectic ‘pop’ artist Ashnikko brings the heat, and aggressiveness, on “WEEDKILLER,” the title track of her debut LP.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Apr 2313 Apr, 2023

David Guetta, Anne-Marie, Coi Leray, Baby Don’t Hurt Me | Track Review 🎵

David Guetta, Anne-Marie, and Coi Leray join forces on “Baby Don’t Hurt Me,” which is fueled by a 1990s dance classic.

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

Jonas Brothers, Waffle House | Track Review 🎵

Jonas Brothers release “Waffle House,” a second somewhat polarizing single from their sixth studio album, The Album.

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

Drake, Search & Rescue | Track Review 🎵

On “Search & Rescue,” Grammy-winning rapper Drake is in search of the special lady to rescue him – “Take me off the market, take me off the map.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Apr 2310 Apr, 2023

Joaicon, my death | Track Review 🎵

Dominican Republic born and bred artist Joaicon shines on his short (but sweet), morbid (yet ear catching) pop single, “my death.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Apr 2310 Apr, 2023

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