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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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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

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

~ 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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Tucker Wetmore, Who Told You That | Song Review

Malcolm Todd, I Just Got Mad | Song Review

ROLE MODEL, Joy | Song Review

Coco Jones, Body So Tea | Song Review

Jorja Smith, Alive | Song Review

Ezra, Let Me Love U Better | Song Review

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Tawnted, It’s Fine, I’m Fine | Track Review 🎵

Tawnted (Jonathan Armswood) shines on the short but utterly sweet and relatable single about putting on a façade, “It’s Fine, I’m Fine.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Apr 2327 Apr, 2023

Cory Singer, Don’t F With Me | Track Review 🎵

Autism advocate and musician Cory Singer brings attitude, authenticity, and a fine musicianship on his powerful single, “Don’t F With Me.”

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

Latto, Put It On Da Floor | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Latto brings the heat on her aggressive, unapologetic second single of 2023, “Put It On Da Floor.”

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

Foo Fighters, Rescued | Track Review 🎵

Foo Fighters address the devasting loss of Taylor Hawkins on “Rescued,” the promo single and opening track from their 11th studio album, But Here We Are.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Apr 2324 Apr, 2023

AJR, The Dumb Song | Track Review 🎵

Indie-pop brother trio AJR (Adam, Jack, and Ryan) remain true to self on their first single of 2023, “The Dumb Song.” Question: Is it good or dumb?

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

The Weeknd, Double Fantasy | Track Review 🎵

Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd links up with ATL rap superstar Future for “Double Fantasy,” a single from the HBO series, The Idol.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Apr 2324 Apr, 2023

SZA, Kill Bill Remix | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B artist SZA taps Grammy-winning rapper/singer Doja Cat for the remix of her highly successful single, “Kill Bill.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Apr 2320 Apr, 2023

Kelly Clarkson, me | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson shines on “me,” the liberated second single from her tenth album, chemistry.

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

Kelly Clarkson, mine | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson makes a capable return with “mine,” the emotional promo single from her tenth album, chemistry.

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

Post Malone, Chemical | Track Review 🎵

On his single, “Chemical,” rapper/singer/songwriter Post Malone doubles down on the pop/rock sound and struggles to end an unhealthy relationship.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Apr 2319 Apr, 2023

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