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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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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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‘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

Tame Impala, Currents | Album Review 💿

Tame Impala – aka Kevin Parker – brings the listeners on a psychedelic, electronic trip throughout the course of third LP, 'Currents'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|20Jul 1520 Jul, 2015

Spose Proves He’s the King Of Maine On ‘Why Am I So Happy?’

Alternative rapper Spose proves that he’s indeed "The King Of Maine" on his latest album, 'Why Am I So Happy?'

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

X Ambassadors, VHS | Album Review

X Ambassadors shine on their debut album 'VHS.' There are ample enjoyable, energetic songs to whet the music audience's taste buds.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Jul 1514 Jul, 2015

Bilal Delivers Killer Soul LP With ‘In Another Life’

Alternative, retro-soul artist Bilal delivers another fantastic album with killer throwback, soul project, 'In Another Life'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|7Jul 157 Jul, 2015

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

~ 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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Lucky Daye, Fly U Out | Song Review

Central Cee, The Team | Song Review

Greyson Chance, DIRTY LAUNDRY | Song Review

Rex Orange County, Indecision | Song Review

DESTIN CONRAD, FAVORITE LOVER | Song Review

Cloud, Nobody’s Dreaming | Song Review

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Mike Taveira, Sujo | Track Review 🎵

Pansexual pop musician Mike Taveira titillates something fierce on his brief but electrifying, NSFW single, “Sujo.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Jun 2326 Jun, 2023

BLP KOSHER, Special K | Track Review 🎵

Colorful Jewish rapper BLP KOSHER drops an entertaining banger with this carb-heavy single, “Special K.”

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

Thomas Cole, Up In Smoke | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: NYC pop singer Thomas Cole has unleashed a nightclub storm with his latest single, 'Up In Smoke'.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|23Jun 2323 Jun, 2023

Niall Horan, The Show | Album Review 💿

Irish pop musician and former One Directioner Niall Horan delivers his best album to date with The Show.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Jun 2322 Jun, 2023

James Sebastian, Life’s Tasting Good | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: James Sebastian goes old school with 'Life's Tasting Good,' a throwback to the glory days of classic rock.

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

Cooper Bloom, End of Time | Track Review 🎵

Cooper Bloom, self-proclaimed ‘pop creator with a western twist,’ serves up an authentic, dedicated bop with “End of Time.” Oh, the feels!

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

XILLAN, MY BROTHER’S TONGUE IS A GUN | Track Review 🎵

Surinamese, Netherlands-based musician XILLAN delivers a tour de force as he chooses war in the arduous fight to live and love as he chooses.

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

Coi Leray, Run It Up | Track Review 🎵

Rapper/singer Coi Leray drops a cute, entertaining, and fierce 🔥 rap bop with her latest single, “Run It Up.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jun 2319 Jun, 2023

Victoria Monét, On My Mama | Track Review 🎵

R&B singer/songwriter Victoria Monét brings ample confidence on her fierce single, “On My Mama.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jun 2319 Jun, 2023

Doja Cat, Attention | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winner Doja Cat successfully tweaks her sound on “Attention,” prioritizing her gift of bars in this enjoyable rap cut.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jun 2319 Jun, 2023

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