~ 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 😎 🤘 ~

Big K.R.I.T., Cadillactica | Album Review

With his major-label sophomore album, Cadillactica, Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T. constructs an album that goes above and beyond the expectations.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Nov 1414 Nov, 2014

Five Takeaways from Nick Jonas’ ‘Nick Jonas’

Nick Jonas is now a grown man, and 'Nick Jonas' reflects his newfound male hood. Here are five takeaways from the album for your reading pleasure!

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|10Nov 1410 Nov, 2014

Aretha Franklin Is Enthusiastic, Flawed On ‘Great Diva Classics’

Aretha Franklin may be the queen, but even musical royalty falls short sometimes. 'Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics' is a perfect example.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22Oct 1422 Oct, 2014

Stevie Nicks, 24 Karat Gold – Songs from the Vault | Album Review

Consistent and enjoyable throughout, Stevie Nicks reminds everyone why she’s such a revered musician on '24 Karat Gold.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21Oct 1421 Oct, 2014

U2 Lack Vintage Magic on ‘Songs of Innocence’

All in all, 'Songs of Innocence' is a good U2 album, but not a truly, great U2 album. It has its worthwhile moments nonetheless.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|20Oct 1420 Oct, 2014

Hoodie Allen Spits Sex, Swag and Pop Culture on ‘People Keep Talking’

'People Keep Talking' proves to be an enjoyable, well-produced and well-conceived album by independent rapper Hoodie Allen.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Oct 1414 Oct, 2014

Macy Gray Stays On the Grind on ‘The Way’

Ultimately,'The Way', the latest album by R&B musician Macy Gray, is what it is – a good, but not a particularly innovative, game-changing album.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|8Oct 148 Oct, 2014

Tinashe Delivers A Solid Contemporary R&B Debut On ‘Aquarius’

Tinashe introduces herself to the world with her compelling, debut album, 'Aquarius.' She gets a lift from A$AP Rocky, Future, and ScHoolboy Q.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|7Oct 147 Oct, 2014

Luke James, Luke James | Album Review

'Luke James', the self-titled debut by R&B newcomer Luke James is imperfect, but offers plenty for the hungry R&B enthusiast to sink their teeth into.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|23Sep 1423 Sep, 2014

Maroon 5, V | Album Review 💿

Maroon 5 returns with its fifth studio album, 'V'. Like previous album 'Overexposed,' Adam Levine and company focus on delivering slick, modern pop songs.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4Sep 144 Sep, 2014

~ 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 😎 🤘 ~

Fivio Foreign & The Kid LAROI, “Paris to Tokyo” | Track Review 🎵

Rapper Fivio Foreign and melodic rapper/singer The Kid LAROI team up for a short, unexpected single, “Paris to Tokyo.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jul 2214 Jul, 2022

brakence, “venus fly trap” | Track Review 🎵

Rising pop musician brakence impresses on his second single from 2022, “venus fly trap,” which encompasses deep infatuation.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jul 2214 Jul, 2022

Rofi James, Who Am I To You? | Track Review 🎵

Rofi James exude a genuine indie-pop appeal that works perfectly within the context of the industry as it is right now. Read the full review here.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|13Jul 2213 Jul, 2022

Jxckson, “Siren” | Track Review 🎵

Jxckson, the independent pop artist you need to be spinning, delivers a sickening new bop with “Sirens,” intact with a stellar music video.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Jul 2211 Jul, 2022

Ethan Bortnick, “Engravings” | Track Review 🎵

Child prodigy Ethan Bortnick is as good as advertised on his single, “Engravings,” exhibiting top-notch musicianship and talent.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Jul 2211 Jul, 2022

Judy Pearson, My Guiding Key | Track Review 🎵

Judy Pearson fills the air with raw emotion on her track, 'My Guiding Key'. It is a track which strikes with emotional sentiment,!

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|8Jul 228 Jul, 2022

Spectral Display, Back On My Feet | Track Review 🎵

Spectral Display, the electronic music group from the Netherlands, have strengthened their reputation by releasing a new single titled 'Back On My Feet'.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|8Jul 228 Jul, 2022