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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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Rick Glam, VAMPIRE (EP) | Album Review

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

Lizzo, MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING | 📀 Review

Ervin Munir, Pure And Simple | Album Review 💿

AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review 💿

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Mike Posner Delivers Superb EP With ‘The Truth’

Mike Posner delivers a compelling effort on EP, 'The Truth'. All four songs are enjoyable and a true testament to Posner’s talents.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|2Jul 152 Jul, 2015

Tori Kelly Shows Off Tremendous Pipes On ‘Unbreakable Smile’

Debut album 'Unbreakable Smile' may not exemplify perfection, but vocally, Tori Kelly posseses quite a profound, stunning instrument.

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

Leon Bridges Revisits the 60s Soul Sound On ‘Coming Home’

25-year old R&B newcomer Leon Bridges sounds showcases maturity beyond his age on his retro-soul debut, 'Coming Home.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|25Jun 1525 Jun, 2015

Nate Ruess, Grand Romantic | Album Review 💿

'Grand Romantic' is a captivating affair, though not absent of flaws or without Fun. frontman Nate Ruess indulging too much.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|23Jun 1523 Jun, 2015

Tamia Sounds Incredibly Classy On ‘Love Life’

Canadian R&B artist Tamia delivers classy, monogamous, grown-folks R&B on ‘Love Life.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|16Jun 1516 Jun, 2015

Boosie BadAzz Keeps It Real on ‘Touch Down 2 Cause Hell’

Albeit it lengthy, southern rapper Boosie Badazz delivers the goods on his latest album, 'Touch Down 2 Cause Hell.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|9Jun 159 Jun, 2015

Zedd, True Colors | Album Review

Zedd delivers an enjoyable, pleasant sophomore LP with 'True Colors'. Although sound, many songs from 'True Colors' run into one another.

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

A$AP Rocky, At. Long. Last. A$AP’ | Album Review

A$AP Rocky returns with his highly anticipated sophomore album, 'At. Long. Last. A$AP.' On 'A.L.L.A.', A$AP Rocky aims for bigger things.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|29May 1529 May, 2015

Jamie Foxx, Hollywood: Story of a Dozen Roses | Album Review

'Hollywood: Story Of A Dozen Roses,' the fifth album by Jamie Foxx, is his weakest since breakout sophomore album, 'Unpredictable.' 

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

Twenty One Pilots, Blurryface | Album Review

Eclectic, Ohio alternative band Twenty One Pilots delivers a tour de force on their ambitious second album, 'Blurryface.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22May 1522 May, 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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kwn, hopeless romantic | Song Review

Jonah Kagen, Talkin’ About Jesus | Song Review

Mary J. Blige, More Than A Lover | Song Review

Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

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AJR, “The DJ Is Crying For Help” | Track Review 🎵

Alternative brother trio AJR remains true to self on “The DJ Is Crying For Help” while also bringing a newfound maturity of sorts.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Nov 2228 Nov, 2022

Jung Kook, “Dreamers” | Track Review 🎵

Jung Kook (of BTS) brings a heaping dose of optimism and welcomeness in the single “Dreamers,” from Music from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Nov 2228 Nov, 2022

Sam Hunt, “Start Nowhere” | Track Review 🎵

Country standout Sam Hunt delivers an enjoyable, reflective, and totally respectable second single of 2022 with “Start Nowhere.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Nov 2228 Nov, 2022

ALEX EXISTS, “Never Christmas Without You” | Track Review 🎵

Bored with traditional Christmas carols? Look no further than “Never Christmas Without You,” a colorful original by Alex Exists that’s sure to tickle your fancy.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Nov 2226 Nov, 2022

Blanco Brown & T.I., “Trap Still Bumpin” | Track Review 🎵

Country singer Blanco Brown and Grammy-winning rapper T.I. join forces for the country-trap single, “Trap Still Bumpin.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Nov 2222 Nov, 2022

Romy & Fred again.., “Strong” | Track Review 🎵

Singer Romy and music producer Fred again.. make a formidable team on their incredibly strong single, “Strong.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Nov 2221 Nov, 2022

PinkPantheress, “Do you miss me?” | Track Review 🎵

Ascending pop artist PinkPantheress strikes again with a short but absolutely and utterly sweet vibe of a single, “Do you miss me?”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Nov 2221 Nov, 2022

Cigarettes After Sex, “Pistol” | Track Review 🎵

Alternative collective Cigarettes After Sex returns after a two-year hiatus with a truly marvelous, relatable single, “Pistol.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Nov 2221 Nov, 2022

Pharrell Williams & Travis Scott, “Down In Atlanta” | Track Review 🎵

Pharrell Williams and Travis Scott join forces to assemble a truly compelling hip-hop single, “Down in Atlanta.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Nov 2221 Nov, 2022

Ava Max, “Weapons” | Track Review 🎵

Ava Max brings a heaping dose of empowerment on “Weapons,” the third advance single from her 2023 sophomore album, Diamonds & Dancefloors.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Nov 2216 Nov, 2022

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