~ 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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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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Haiden Henderson, dumblond → Song Review

brakence, death rolL → Song Review

brakence, crystallized → Song Review

Mike Taveira, Payphone → Song Review

Yung Miami, F You → Song Review

ETHAN & DEVAURA, Hope I’m Just High → Song Review

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Lauv, Love U Like That | Track Review 🎵

Done judging himself, Lauv drops “Love U Like That,” an incredibly sexy pop joint tailormade for making out/sex playlists everywhere.

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

Halle, Angel | Track Review 🎵

Halle, fresh off successfully portraying Ariel in The Little Mermaid, delivers a truly angelic, ear-catching debut solo R&B single with “Angel.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Aug 237 Aug, 2023

Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, Good Good | Track Review 🎵

Usher, Summer Walker, and 21 Savage join forces for “Good Good,” an enjoyable single that is just that – GOOD, GOOD!

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Aug 237 Aug, 2023

Doja Cat, Paint The Town Red | Track Review 🎵

Versatile, Grammy winner Doja Cat, fully embraces rap and goes hard on her enjoyable, fun, and infectious single, “Paint The Town Red.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Aug 237 Aug, 2023

Offset & Cardi B, JEALOUSY | Track Review 🎵

Offset, assisted by his wife, Grammy winner Cardi B, drops an entertaining rap banger with “JEALOUSY,” which samples Three 6 Mafia.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Aug 233 Aug, 2023

Von Venn, In Time | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: Von Venn Release Single 'In Time' From New Album 'Jeanie Is Out.'

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|2Aug 232 Aug, 2023

Tyler Childers, In Your Love | Track Review 🎵

Kentucky country singer/songwriter Tyler Childers delivers a tour de force with his moving, love-driven ballad, “In Your Love.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Jul 2331 Jul, 2023

ZAYN, Love Like This | Track Review 🎵

ZAYN, now signed with Mercury Records, makes an enjoyable, fresh, and groovy return with single, “Love Like This.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Jul 2325 Jul, 2023

will.i.am & Britney Spears, MIND YOUR BUSINESS | Track Review 🎵

Unfortunately, the reunion of will.i.am and Britney Spears is botched by their dated, silly, and slightly undercooked pop single, “MIND YOUR BUSINESS.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Jul 2325 Jul, 2023