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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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Greyson Chance, GARÇONOVA | Song Review

Yeat, ON NOTHING | Song Review

John Legend, Daylight | Song Review

Victoria Monét, Juicy | Song Review

Aaron Frazer, Paint The Picture | Song Review

JISOO, CLICK | Song Review

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Lil Baby, Merch Madness | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Baby gets amped up for giving back on his brief but entertaining single, “Merch Madness.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Jul 2310 Jul, 2023

FIFTY FIFTY, Barbie Dreams | Track Review 🎵

South Korean girl group, FIFTY FIFTY, with the assist of American rapper, Kaliii, deliver “Barbie Dreams,” another fun bop from Barbie: The Album.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Jul 2310 Jul, 2023

Greta Van Fleet, The Falling Sky | Track Review 🎵

In advance of their third studio album, Starcatcher, Greta Van Fleet unveils an energetic, if imperfect fourth single, “The Falling Sky.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Jul 2310 Jul, 2023

Dixon Dallas, Good Lookin’ | Track Review 🎵

The talented iamjakehill, as his alter ego, country singer Dixon Dallas, shocks the world with his entertaining, gay country song, “Good Lookin’.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Jul 238 Jul, 2023

AUDREY NUNA, IdgaF | Track Review 🎵

Korean American rapper/singer AUDREY NUNA is bold and unapologetic on her short but potent rap banger, “IdgaF.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Jul 237 Jul, 2023

Pat Reilly, Already Mine | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Pat Reilly perfectly captures the power of desire and lust on his steamy, titillating single, “Already Mine.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Jul 237 Jul, 2023

Chris Pellnat, Super Saiyan | Track Review 🎵

New York singer/songwriter Chris Pellnat gives us an entertaining, utterly irresistible, folky, and novel gem on his single, “Super Saiyan.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Jul 237 Jul, 2023

GRANT KNOCHE, LOOK AT ME RIGHT NOW | Track Review 🎵

Ascending pop singer/songwriter GRANT KNOCHE slays, bringing sheer fierceness and viciousness on his single, “LOOK AT ME RIGHT NOW.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Jul 237 Jul, 2023

Sampha, Spirit 2.0 | Track Review 🎵

Following a six-year-hiatus, singer and producer Sampha makes an epic comeback with his introspective single, “Spirit 2.0.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Jul 235 Jul, 2023

Omar Rudberg, Happier | Track Review 🎵

Handsome and talented Venezuelan-Swedish singer/actor Omar Rudberg delivers an enjoyable, relatable pop single in “Happier.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Jul 234 Jul, 2023

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