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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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Troye Sivan, Blue Neighbourhood | Album Review 💿

Troye Sivan shines on his debut album 'Blue Neighbourhood,' sharing his world and educating his audience song after song.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Dec 1515 Dec, 2015

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

~ 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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Haiden Henderson, dumblond → Song Review

brakence, death rolL → Song Review

brakence, crystallized → Song Review

Mike Taveira, Payphone → Song Review

Yung Miami, F You → Song Review

ETHAN & DEVAURA, Hope I’m Just High → Song Review

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Kirk Franklin, Needs | Track Review 🎵

As always, Grammy-winning gospel musician Kirk Franklin inspires and uplifts on “Needs,” an advance single from his 2003 LP, Father’s Day.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Sep 2324 Sep, 2023

Luke Mock, What You Deserve | Track Review 🎵

On "What You Deserve," Luke Mock stands out from the crowd of pop singles by combining a modern sound with a hint of individuality.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|22Sep 2322 Sep, 2023

Drake, Slime You Out | Track Review 🎵

Drake, assisted by fellow Grammy-winner, SZA, drops a mellow, yet emotional, and nostalgic track with “Slime You Out,” the lead single from For All the Dogs.

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

Nicholas Dante, Hellrider | Track Review 🎵

Fierce pop artist Nicholas Dante unveils the naughty “Hellrider,” a single from his hellish debut album, Inferno.

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

Doja Cat, Balut | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winner Doja Cat continues to turn heads with “Balut,” the fourth single and 15th track from her fourth studio album, Scarlet.

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

Marsha Swanson, Facing Life | Track Review 🎵

Contributor, George James: Marsha Swanson's latest offering, 'Facing Life', serves as a heartfelt glimpse into her forthcoming album, Near Life Experience.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|15Sep 2315 Sep, 2023