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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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kwn, hopeless romantic | Song Review

Jonah Kagen, Talkin’ About Jesus | Song Review

Mary J. Blige, More Than A Lover | Song Review

Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

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Björk, “Atopos” | Track Review 🎵

Following a four-year hiatus, Björk returns with “Atopos,” the eccentrically brilliant promo single from her 10th studio album, Fossora.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Sep 2212 Sep, 2022

WILLOW, “curious/furious” | Track Review 🎵

WILLOW shows off incredible versatility and personality in her emotional, honest single, “curious/furious,” from her album, .

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Sep 2212 Sep, 2022

Lewis Capaldi, “Forget Me” | Track Review 🎵

Scottish singer/songwriter Lewis Capaldi makes a compelling return with “Forget Me,” his first single of 2022.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Sep 2212 Sep, 2022

Yeat, “Talk” | Track Review 🎵

Rapper Yeat brings the heat on his confident, cocky rap banger, “Talk.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Sep 227 Sep, 2022

Lil Pump, “I’m Back” | Track Review 🎵

“Gucci Gang” rapper Lil Pump asserts his return on “I’m Back,” a brief, utterly forgettable, substance-less rap single. 

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Sep 226 Sep, 2022

The 1975, “I’m In Love With You” | Track Review 🎵

The 1975 delivers a relatable song about struggling to express feelings regarding love on “I’m In Love With You,” the third single from Being Funny In a Foreign Land.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Sep 226 Sep, 2022

Charlie Puth, “Smells Like Me” | Track Review 🎵

Though still ‘adorkable,’ Charlie Puth shows some growth regarding relatability on the scent-driven, “Smells Like Me.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Sep 225 Sep, 2022

Ava Max, “Million Dollar Baby” | Track Review 🎵

Listeners will have to wait until 2023 for a new Ava Max album (Diamonds & Dancefloors) but her ‘miraculous’ single, “Million Dollar Baby,” will ‘tide you over.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Sep 225 Sep, 2022

Lil Baby, “Detox” | Track Review 🎵

While his flow is potent, Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Baby doesn’t deliver that ‘wow’ factor on his brief banger, “Detox.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Sep 225 Sep, 2022

Arctic Monkeys, “There’d Better Be A Mirrorball” | Track Review 🎵

Alternative darlings Arctic Monkeys return with their seventh studio album, The Car, led by radiant, distinct single, “There’d Better Be A Mirrorball.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Sep 225 Sep, 2022

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