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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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Von Venn, Forgetting The Fall | Album Review

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 💿

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Chrisette Michele, The Lyricists’ Opus (EP) | Album Review 💿

R&B diva Chrisette Michele sounds as if she was free to deliver the kind of project that she wanted to on EP 'The Lyricists’ Opus'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Dec 141 Dec, 2014

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

~ 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, myself | Song Review

Artemas, psychokiller | Song Review

RAYE, Nightingale Lane. | Song Review

Alex Warren, Fever Dream | Song Review

Lana Del Rey, White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter | Song Review

Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice, Drunk Dial Baby | Song Review

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Steel Panther, “Never Too Late” | Track Review 🎵

Glam rock band Steel Panther returns unapologetically with “Never Too Late (To Get Some P---y Tonight),” the promo single from their 2023 LP, On the Prowl.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Oct 2210 Oct, 2022

Charlie Puth, Charlie | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth takes a step forward in his third studio album, Charlie.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Oct 228 Oct, 2022

Wicked Expectation, Moving Clockwise | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: The Italian band Wicked Expectation is riding high on the success of their latest hit, 'Moving Clockwise'.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|6Oct 226 Oct, 2022

Paramore, “This Is Why” | Track Review 🎵

After a five-year hiatus, Grammy-winning alternative band Paramore makes a strong comeback with “This is Why,” the title track from their sixth studio album.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Oct 224 Oct, 2022

Arctic Monkeys, “Body Paint” | Track Review 🎵

Alternative darlings Arctic Monkeys unveil the second piece of the puzzle from their seventh studio album, The Car, the brilliant single, “Body Paint.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Oct 224 Oct, 2022

Charlie Puth, “Charlie Be Quiet!” | Track Review 🎵

Charlie Puth tells, himself, Charlie to ‘tone it down’ on “Charlie Be Quiet!”, the sixth advance single from his third studio album, Charlie.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Oct 223 Oct, 2022

SG Lewis, “Vibe Like This” | Track Review 🎵

SG Lewis, Ty Dolla $ign & Lucky Daye make a formidable team on “Vibe Like This,” a single from Lewis’ sophomore LP, AudioLust & HigherLove.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2226 Sep, 2022

Moneybagg Yo, “Blow” | Track Review 🎵

Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo delivers a surefire banger with his confident, hard-nosed, and unapologetic single, “Blow.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2226 Sep, 2022

Lil Nas X, “STAR WALKIN’” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop artist Lil Nas X delivers another intriguing record with “STAR WALKIN’ (League of Legends Worlds Anthem).”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2226 Sep, 2022

Sam Smith, Unholy | Track Review 🎵

Decorated pop musician Sam Smith taps Kim Petras for “Unholy,” a single that’s totally different from everything else they’ve released.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2226 Sep, 2022

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