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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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Kem Shows Consistency, Little New on ‘Promise To Love’

'Promise To Love' is another solid release from adult contemporary R&B musician Kem. That said, it lacks the grandeur previous album, 'Intimacy'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|27Aug 1427 Aug, 2014

Chase Rice, Ignite The Night | Album Review

Country up-and-comer Chase Rice makes a major label splash with 'Ignite The Night.' Overall, 'Ignite The Night' is an imperfect, but enjoyable album.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|25Aug 1425 Aug, 2014

Caleb Johnson Shows Off Mad Pipes on Debut LP ‘Testify’

American Idol Season 13 winner Caleb Johnson shows off tremendous potential with a high ceiling on his debut album, 'Testify'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Aug 1419 Aug, 2014

Review: Troye Sivan, ‘TRXYE’

There is little to nitpick about on 'TRXYE'. Teen artist Troye Sivan has delivered an EP that truly separates his artistic lane from others.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|18Aug 1418 Aug, 2014

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Al Jarreau Delivers Solid Tribute on ‘My Old Friend’

How does 'My Old Friend' stack up ultimately? It is a consistent and enjoyable tribute album that finds vet Al Jarreau sounding strong.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Aug 1415 Aug, 2014

Tank, Stronger | Album Review

Throughout the course of his sixth album 'Stronger,' Tank (Durrell Babbs) showcases his strengths and flaws alike. 'Stronger' has its moments nonetheless.

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

Godsmack Delivers Solid, If Unexceptional Effort On ‘1000hp’

Veteran metal band Godsmack delivers a solid, if unexceptional effort with its latest album, '1000hp'. Good, '1000hp' doesn't qualify as great.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|11Aug 1411 Aug, 2014

PARTYNEXTDOOR Keeps it 100 on ‘PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO’

Drake Protégé PARTYNEXTDOOR "keeps it 100" on his sophomore album, 'PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO'. 'PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO' follows up 'PARTYNEXTDOOR.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|5Aug 145 Aug, 2014

Jesse McCartney Delivers Best Album With ‘In Technicolor’ 

Actor and pop singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney delivers his best album yet with 'In Technicolor'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|25Jul 1425 Jul, 2014

Bleachers, Strange Desire | Album Review 💿

Bleachers delivers a fine, enjoyable debut effort with Strange Desire. Sometimes it’s overdone, but more often that not, it shines.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21Jul 1421 Jul, 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, professional heartbreaker | Song Review

John Summit, LIGHTS GO OUT | Song Review

Melanie Martinez, POSSESSION | Song Review

Noah Kahan, The Great Divide | Song Review

Flo Milli, Flo Jackson | Song Review

Dermot Kennedy, Funeral | Song Review

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ROSALÍA, DESPECHÁ | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Spanish musician ROSALÍA keeps her hot streak alive and well on her latest, must-hear single, “DESPECHÁ”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Aug 221 Aug, 2022

Rod Wave, “Stone Rolling” | Track Review 🎵

Rod Wave keeps it real on the banger “Stone Rolling,” the third single from his fourth studio album, A Beautiful Mind.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Aug 221 Aug, 2022

Laius, “archaic dreams” | Track Review 🎵

Gifted Australian queer pop musician Laius makes our ears perk up on his ambitious, poetic, and conceptual single, “archaic dreams.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Jul 2229 Jul, 2022

Little Moses Jones, City Or Country | Track Review 🎵

Little Moses Jones, the singer-songwriter based in Colorado has returned with a new track titled 'City Or Country'. Read the full review here.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|29Jul 2229 Jul, 2022

Benson Boone, “Better Alone” | Track Review 🎵

Emerging pop musician Benson Boone shines on the pop ballad, “Better Alone,” which appears on his debut EP, Walk Me Home.

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

dvsn, “If I Get Caught” | Track Review 🎵

Canadian R&B duo dvsn – Daniel Daley and Nineteen85 – come back strong on their first single of 2022, “If I Get Caught.”

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

Panic! At The Disco, “Middle of a Breakup” | Track Review 🎵

Brendon Urie and Panic! At The Disco shine on “Middle of a Breakup,” the second single from their seventh studio album, Viva Las Vengeance.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Jul 2225 Jul, 2022

Megan Thee Stallion, “Pressurelicious” | Track Review 🎵

Megan Thee Stallion taps Future for “Pressurelicious,” a respectable banger that ultimately does little to move the needle for either rapper.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Jul 2225 Jul, 2022

Demi Lovato, “Substance” | Track Review 🎵

In their second single from HOLY FVCK, an album with a pop-punk about-face, Demi Lovato is looking for “Substance.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Jul 2222 Jul, 2022

Myylo, “Pink Boy Heart” | Track Review 🎵

LGBTQ pop musician Myylo, the definition of a ‘walking bop,’ delivers another surefire bop with this latest single, “Pink Boy Heart.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jul 2219 Jul, 2022

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