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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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Robyn, Talk to Me | Song Review

A$AP Rocky, Punky Rocky | Song Review

Bruno Mars, I Just Might | Song Review

Artemas, time alone w u | Song Review

mgk, times of my life | Song Review

The Kid LAROI, BACK WHEN YOU WERE MINE | Song Review

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Sam Smith, Unholy | Track Review 🎵

Decorated pop musician Sam Smith taps Kim Petras for “Unholy,” a single that’s totally different from everything else they’ve released.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2226 Sep, 2022

Matt Jaffe, “Insomnia” | Track Review 🎵

Singer/songwriter Matt Jaffe continues an impressive streak of singles in 2022 with his intriguing, ‘sleepless’ gem, “Insomnia.”

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

Weyes Blood, “It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody” | Track Review 🎵

Weyes Blood makes a superb return with “It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody,” the lead single and opener from her fifth LP, And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow.

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

Charlie Puth, “I Don’t Think That I Like Her” | Track Review

Charlie Puth sings about that vicious plight of love on “I Don’t Think That I Like Her,” the fifth advanced single from his third studio album, Charlie.  

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Sep 2219 Sep, 2022

Jxckson, “When Morning Comes” | Track Review 🎵

Independent Austin, Texas-based pop artist Jxckson continues to serve up truly decadent bops with the hella danceable, “When Morning Comes.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Sep 2219 Sep, 2022

Spectral Display, Runnin For Your Love | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: Spectral Display Smash It With "Runnin' For Your Love."

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|15Sep 2215 Sep, 2022

Nickelback, “San Quentin” | Track Review 🎵

Ultra-polarizing, veteran Canadian band Nickelback return with the heavy song, “San Quentin,” the promo single for their 10th studio album, Get Rollin’.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Sep 2213 Sep, 2022

Björk, “Atopos” | Track Review 🎵

Following a four-year hiatus, Björk returns with “Atopos,” the eccentrically brilliant promo single from her 10th studio album, Fossora.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Sep 2212 Sep, 2022

WILLOW, “curious/furious” | Track Review 🎵

WILLOW shows off incredible versatility and personality in her emotional, honest single, “curious/furious,” from her album, .

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Sep 2212 Sep, 2022

Lewis Capaldi, “Forget Me” | Track Review 🎵

Scottish singer/songwriter Lewis Capaldi makes a compelling return with “Forget Me,” his first single of 2022.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Sep 2212 Sep, 2022

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