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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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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

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

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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

Fall Out Boy Surprises On Remix Album ‘Make America Psycho Again’

Some Fall Out Boy fans will dig remix album 'Make American Psycho Again,' while those who enjoy the band’s purer sound may wrinkle up their nose.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|5Nov 155 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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KATSEYE, PINKY UP | Song Review

Kehlani, Back and Forth | Song Review

Lady Gaga & Doechii, RUNWAY | Song Review

Jack White, G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs | Song Review

Trippie Redd & Young Thug, Paperbag Boy | Song Review

John Summit & Feid, CHICA 305 | Song Review

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Jonas Brothers, Wings | Track Review 🎵

Pop collective Jonas Brothers returns with the short, somewhat off-putting record, “Wings,” which serves as the promo single from The Album.  

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Feb 2327 Feb, 2023

Lana Del Rey, A&W | Track Review 🎵

Lana Del Rey surprises, showcasing innovative spirit on “A&W,” the lengthy second single from her ninth LP, Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.

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

Cattle Decapitation, We Eat Our Young | Track Review 🎵

Cattle Decapitation remains true to their extreme metal ways on the dark and damning promo single from Terrasite, “We Eat Our Young.”

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

Niall Horan, Heaven | Track Review 🎵

Irish pop singer/songwriter Niall Horan steps up his game on the sweet, utterly celestial “Heaven,” the promo single from his third LP, The Show.

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

Saint Levant, FaceTime | Track Review 🎵

Versatile rapper Saint Levant, who incorporates his diverse background into his music, delivers cool energy on his ‘dedicated’ first bop of 2023, “FaceTime.”

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

Omar Apollo, 3 Boys | Track Review 🎵

On his alluring first single of 2023, “3 Boys,” versatile singer/songwriter Omar Apollo tackles monogamy, polyamory, and unrequited love simultaneously.

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

Whitney Houston, Testimony | Track Review 🎵

Ahead of the posthumous gospel compilation, I Go To The Rock, the estate of Whitney Houston unveils the previously unreleased, “Testimony.”

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

Lizzo, Special (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop sensation Lizzo taps Grammy-winning R&B standout SZA for a fabulous remix of her uplifting anthem, “Special.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Feb 2313 Feb, 2023

Jessie Ware, Pearls | Track Review 🎵

Soulful English pop artist Jessie Ware shines once again on “Pearls,” the second single from her fifth studio album, That! Feels Good!

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

Depeche Mode, Ghosts Again | Track Review 🎵

Following the loss of Fletch, Depeche Mode makes a stellar return in 2023 with “Ghost Again,” the promo single from their first LP in six years (Memento Mori).

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

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