~ Reviews 💿 ~

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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Jordin Sparks, Right Here Right Now – Review

Former American Idol winner Jordin Sparks steps up her game on her quietly released third album, ‘Right Here Right Now’.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Aug 1524 Aug, 2015

Dillon Francis Delivers Enjoyable Effort With ‘This Mixtape Is Fire.’

Dillon Francis delivers a sound and enjoyable mixtape with This Mixtape is Fire., though not necessarily fiery.

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

Mac Demarco, ‘Another One’ (Review)

Following up the exceptionalness of Salad Days is a tall task, but Demarco manages well on Another One Canadian singer/songwriter Mac Demarco has returned with his mini album Another One. Last ...

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|18Aug 1518 Aug, 2015

Vivian Green Shines Vividly on ‘Vivid

Vivian Green doesn’t reinvent the wheel on 'Vivid', but she doesn't need to – she stays in her lane with her magnificent, raspy, soulful pipes.

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

Charlie Puth, Some Kind Of Love (EP) | Album Review

Newcomer Charlie Puth delivers a solid introduction to the world with Some Kind Of Love (EP).

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

Nick De La Hoyde Shows Tremendous Potential on ‘Passion’ EP

Austrailian rapper, singer, and songwriter Nick de la Hoyde shows off tremendous potential on his six-song EP, ‘Passion.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|11Aug 1511 Aug, 2015

Lil Dicky Delivers Entertaining Debut With ‘Professional Rapper’

Lil Dicky's debut LP Professional Rapper has more upside than downside. There are some great moments and Lil Dicky definitely has humor on lock down.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|6Aug 156 Aug, 2015

Stacy Barthe Masterfully Tackles Personal Struggles On ‘BEcoming’

Up-and-coming R&B singer/songwriter Stacy Barthe delivers an underrated, but extremely meaningful debut album with 'BEcoming.'

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

Jill Scott, Woman | Album Review 💿

On her latest album 'Woman,' Jill Scott continues to flaunt her best attribute – her splendid, powerhouse vocals.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|27Jul 1527 Jul, 2015

‘Nina Revisited’ Is An Exceptional Tribute Album

'Nina Revisited' is a rarity when it comes to compilations featuring various artists. It's a legitimate, exceptional tribute album to a legendary musician.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21Jul 1521 Jul, 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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Lana Del Rey, The Grants | Track Review 🎵

Lana Del Rey continues to bring the heat with “The Grants,” the opener and third advanced single from her ninth studio album.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Mar 2323 Mar, 2023

Ryan Beatty, Ribbons | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Ryan Beatty impresses on his ballad “Ribbons,” the promo single from his third studio album, Calico.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Mar 2323 Mar, 2023

AJ Whyte, Back To The Water | Track Review 🎵

Popular folk artist, AJ Whyte is smashing it right now with the release of his new single, 'Back To The Water'.

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

Usher, GLU | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Usher doesn’t miss a beat with his freaky sex-driven single, “GLU.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Mar 2320 Mar, 2023

Ervin Munir, Carolynn | Track Review 🎵

UK singer-songwriter Ervin strengthens his position in the folk music scene with the release of his newest track, 'Carolynn'.

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

Maluma, La Reina | Track Review 🎵

Colombian urbano latino singer Maluma shines once again on his short but sweet single, “La Reina” (“The Queen”).

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

Smokey Robinson, How You Make Me Feel | Track Review 🎵

83 years young, Motown icon Smokey Robinson impresses on “How You Make Me Feel,” the second single from Gasms, his first LP in nine years.

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

Meghan Trainor, Mother | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop singer Meghan Trainor informs us all, “I am your mother” on “Mother,” a single from the deluxe version of Takin’ It Back.

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

Jxckson, DROWNING | Track Review 🎵

On “DROWNING,” his first single of 2023, alt-pop Austin, Texas standout Jxckson reintroduces himself, serving up another high-flying, utterly sublime bop.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Mar 236 Mar, 2023