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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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Madonna Sounds Fierce on ‘Rebel Heart’

'Rebel Heart' is an enjoyable album that plays to the strengths of Madonna and easily eclipses her overlooked 2012 album, 'MDNA.'

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

Review: Original Soundtrack from Season 1 of Empire (Deluxe)

One of the hottest new shows on television, Empire, released its first season soundtrack on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. In the stores for those who still partake of the physical CD, ...

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|11Mar 1511 Mar, 2015

Chris Brown & Tyga Aim Low On ‘Fan Of a Fan The Album’

"Keeping it as 100" as Chris Brown and Tyga do, The best way to describe 'Fan of a Fan: The Album' is "garbage." It's misogynistic, simple, and a turn-off.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4Mar 154 Mar, 2015

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Takeaways: Big Sean, ‘Dark Sky Paradise’ 

After lackadaisical sales for sophomore LP 'Hall Of Fame', ‘third time’s charm’ for Big Sean on third LP, 'Dark Sky Paradise'.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|3Mar 153 Mar, 2015

Raheem DeVaughn Consistent on ‘Love Sex Passion’

Raheem DeVaughn maintains the utmost consistency on his latest studio album, 'Love Sex Passion.' While not game changing, 'Love Sex Passion' is sound.

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

Drake Is In the Zone on ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’

Drake shocks the world by releasing an unexpected mixtape, 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late'. Mixtape or not, Drake is clearly "in the zone."

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|18Feb 1518 Feb, 2015

Father John Misty, I Love You, Honeybear | Album Review

Every harmonic progression, orchestration, and musical push feel as if Father John Misty sought nothing short of perfection on I Love You, Honeybear.

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

Björk, Vulnicura | Album Review 💿

Icelandic musician Björk's surprise album 'Vulnicura' is sure to make alt-music fans and nerds "giggle like schoolgirls with glee."

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|12Feb 1512 Feb, 2015

George Ezra, ‘Wanted On Voyage’ | Album Review

'Wanted On Voyage' is a fantastic debut album from George Ezra. Unlikely to receive the attention it should stateside, it stands out among winter releases.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|11Feb 1511 Feb, 2015

Charlie Wilson, Forever Charlie | Album Review 💿

Charlie Wilson doesn’t reinvent the wheel on Forever Charlie, but flexes his robust, refined vocals on one of his best of the Charlie series.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Feb 153 Feb, 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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kwn, hopeless romantic | Song Review

Jonah Kagen, Talkin’ About Jesus | Song Review

Mary J. Blige, More Than A Lover | Song Review

Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

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Minna Ora, Wind | Track Review 🎵

‘Wind’, the latest single by Minna Ora, marks a new high point in her career, pushing boundaries even further and continuing where she left off with ‘Fire’.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|1Nov 221 Nov, 2022

Fousheé, “supernova” | Track Review 🎵

Genre-bending artist Fousheé surprises with her distinct, odd single, “supernova,” which graces her debut album, softCORE.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Oct 2231 Oct, 2022

Chlöe, “For the Night” | Track Review 🎵

Ascending pop/R&B artist Chlöe and ascending rapper, Latto, join forces for an enjoyable, incredible sexy single, “For the Night.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Oct 2231 Oct, 2022

SZA, “Shirt” | Track Review 🎵

Matters of the heart plague Grammy-winning R&B singer SZA in her excellent first solo single of 2022, “Shirt.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Oct 2231 Oct, 2022

Rihanna, “Lift Me Up” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning artist Rihanna makes a lovely return with “Lift Me Up,” the promo single from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Oct 2231 Oct, 2022

Jxckson & Eddie the Kidd, “Favorite Obsession” | Track Review 🎵

Jxckson and Eddie the Kidd join forces for “Favorite Obsession,” which is sure to become your favorite music obsession. 

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Oct 2227 Oct, 2022

JORDY, “I get high” | Track Review 🎵

LGBTQ pop singer/songwriter JORDY delivers an honest, short, sweet, and relatable pop single with “I get high.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Oct 2218 Oct, 2022

Omar Apollo, “Evergreen (Live)” | Track Review 🎵

Genre-bending Mexican American artist Omar Apollo wows on “Evergreen (You Didn’t Deserve Me At All),” recorded live at NPR’s Tiny Desk.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Oct 2217 Oct, 2022

Weyes Blood, “Grapevine” | Track Review 🎵

Weyes Blood (aka Natalie Mering) keeps the momentum going strong on “Grapevine,” the superb second single from her fifth LP, And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Oct 2217 Oct, 2022

Marshmello & Juice WRLD, “Bye Bye” | Track Review 🎵

The spirit of Juice WRLD is alive and well on “Bye Bye,” a collaborative single with Marshmello that arrives officially three years after being leaked.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Oct 2217 Oct, 2022

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