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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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D’Angelo, Black Messiah | Album Review

Grammy-winning, neo-soul standout D’Angelo reenergizes R&B on his triumphant, long-awaited comeback album, 'Black Messiah.'

Album 💿, Music, Op Ed, Reviews By the musical hype|18Dec 1418 Dec, 2014

Takeaways: J. Cole, ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’

J. Cole surprised everyone by dropping his third album, '2014 Forest Hills Drive' with short notice. Here are five takeaways after listening to the album.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|16Dec 1416 Dec, 2014

Takeaways from Mary J. Blige’s, ‘The London Sessions’

Maybe it took Mary J. Blige “a whole damn year” to heal from heartache, but 'The London Sessions' is an album listenable beyond that short span of time.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Dec 143 Dec, 2014

Rick Ross Aims Shallowly On ‘Hood Billionaire’

Rick Ross' 2nd album of 2014 ('Hood Billionaire') is shallow thematically. A conceptual effort, his approach at contrasting the past is mildly successful.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|2Dec 142 Dec, 2014

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

~ 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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Kid Souf, DONT LIKE TO DANCE | Song Review

Cardi B, AH HA | Song Review

Beartooth, Eyes Closed | Song Review

DESTIN CONRAD, I LOVE YOUR BODY | Song Review

Thomas Cole, Stubble | Song Review

bbno$, burger | 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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