~ 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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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 💿

~ Get your fix of album reviews in all their glory, starting from most recent to oldest 😎 🤘 ~

Tech N9ne Delivers Eclectic Effort with ‘Special Effects’

Ultimately, 'Strange Effects' is another superb album from Tech N9ne. It's imperfect, but its pros easily outweigh its cons.

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

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Snoop Dogg, Bush | Album Review 💿

While veteran West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg hasn't returned to rapping just yet, chill, funky, R&B LP 'BUSH' proves to be satisfying.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|14May 1514 May, 2015

Why Sam Hunt Represents The Future of Country Music

Country newcomer Sam Hunt represents the future of country music on debut album 'Montevallo,' which showcases a more eclectic brand of country.

Album 💿, Music, Op Ed, Reviews By the musical hype|29Apr 1529 Apr, 2015

Passion Pit, Kindred | Album Review 💿

Passion Pit continues to master jubilance within its music. Latest LP, 'Kindred', is no different, finding strife, grief, and tribulation to be non-factors.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Apr 1524 Apr, 2015

Yelawolf Delivers An Eclectic Effort With ‘Love Story’

Yelawolf delivers a fine sophomore album with ‘Love Story.’ ‘Love Story’ proves to be a stark contrast to his debut LP, ‘Radioactive.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22Apr 1522 Apr, 2015

Examining Lyrics: Tyler the Creator, ‘Cherry Bomb’

As brash as Tyler, the Creator may be, his fourth studio album, 'Cherry Bomb' is explicitly brilliant. Here are 14 notable lyrics from 'Cherry Bomb.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Apr 1517 Apr, 2015

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Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell | Album Review 💿

Beloved indie singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens delivers an emotional, highly personal tour de force with latest LP, 'Carrie & Lowell'.

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

James Bay Sounds Formidable On ‘Chaos And The Calm’

Youthful British standout James Bay arrives with a polished debut, Chaos And The Calm.

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

Action Bronson Shows Potential On ‘Mr. Wonderful’

The time has finally arrived for former XXL Magazine freshman Action Bronson – his major label debut, 'Mr. Wonderful', dropped in late March '15.

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

Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly | Album Review 💿

West Coast rapper Kendrick Lamar releases his second consecutive masterpiece with TO PIMP A BUTTERFLY; the album to beat in 2015.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Mar 1524 Mar, 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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Artemas, time alone w u | Song Review

mgk, times of my life | Song Review

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

Jill Scott, Beautiful People | Song Review

Joji, Love You Less | Song Review

KATSEYE, Internet Girl | Song Review

~ Get your fix of song reviews in all their glory, starting from most recent to oldest 😎 🤘 ~

Charlie Puth, “Smells Like Me” | Track Review 🎵

Though still ‘adorkable,’ Charlie Puth shows some growth regarding relatability on the scent-driven, “Smells Like Me.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Sep 225 Sep, 2022

Ava Max, “Million Dollar Baby” | Track Review 🎵

Listeners will have to wait until 2023 for a new Ava Max album (Diamonds & Dancefloors) but her ‘miraculous’ single, “Million Dollar Baby,” will ‘tide you over.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Sep 225 Sep, 2022

Lil Baby, “Detox” | Track Review 🎵

While his flow is potent, Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Baby doesn’t deliver that ‘wow’ factor on his brief banger, “Detox.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Sep 225 Sep, 2022

Arctic Monkeys, “There’d Better Be A Mirrorball” | Track Review 🎵

Alternative darlings Arctic Monkeys return with their seventh studio album, The Car, led by radiant, distinct single, “There’d Better Be A Mirrorball.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Sep 225 Sep, 2022

Natasha Vroegindeweij, Sometimes I Wonder | Track Review 🎵

With her top-quality performance on her single, 'Sometimes I Wonder', Natasha Vroegindeweij explodes through the speakers like a broken light bulb.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|31Aug 2231 Aug, 2022

Joji, “YUKON (INTERLUDE)” | Track Review 🎵

Joji returns with 🎵 “YUKON (INTERLUDE),” his second single of 2022 from his forthcoming album, SMITHEREENS.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Aug 2229 Aug, 2022

Elton John & Britney Spears, “Hold Me Closer” | Track Review 🎵

“Hold Me Closer” marks the comeback of Britney Spears as well as an iconic collaboration with the legendary Elton John, repurposing three of his classics.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Aug 2229 Aug, 2022

Matt Jaffe, “Favorite Song on Repeat” | Track Review 🎵

Singer/songwriter Matt Jaffe impresses once again with “Favorite Song on Repeat,” a dedicated, utterly sublime love song for the ages.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Aug 2229 Aug, 2022

Mr Jayvic, Let Love Lead The Way | Track Review 🎵

Guest Contributor, George James: The new track that Mr Jayvic and Aisha J have released, 'Let Love Lead The Way', is awe-inspiring. Read the full review here.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|24Aug 2224 Aug, 2022