~ 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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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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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

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

~ 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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Greyson Chance, GARÇONOVA | Song Review

Yeat, ON NOTHING | Song Review

John Legend, Daylight | Song Review

Victoria Monét, Juicy | Song Review

Aaron Frazer, Paint The Picture | Song Review

JISOO, CLICK | Song Review

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Just Shy, Sea Can’t Cure | Track Review 🎵

Talented Australian pop artist Just Shy brings heat, ‘hanxiety,’ melancholy, and slick synth pop on his marvelous single, “Sea Can’t Cure.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20May 2320 May, 2023

Jejune, Boogie Juice | Track Review 🎵

Jejune, the indie-pop group, deliver a remarkable debut single with 'Boogie Juice'. This track leaves a lasting impression and exudes a feel-good energy.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|19May 2319 May, 2023

Angie Stone, The Gym | Track Review 🎵

R&B veteran Angie Stone taps fellow R&B vet, Musiq Soulchild, for “The Gym,” the stellar promo single from her 10th studio album, Love Language.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18May 2318 May, 2023

Kisos, Bite Your Tongue | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Kisos drops a brilliant, must-hear, socially conscious single, “Bite Your Tongue” that drags passive and unfeeling folks.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18May 2318 May, 2023

Shirley Caesar, All of the Glory | Track Review 🎵

Well into her eighties, the legendary Shirley Caesar continues to minister through her music with the uplifting gospel single, “All of the Glory.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15May 2315 May, 2023

Dolly Parton, World On Fire | Track Review 🎵

After being inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly Parton unveils the powerful “World On Fire,” the promo single from her rock album, Rockstar.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15May 2315 May, 2023

Janelle Monáe, Lipstick Lover | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Janelle Monáe brings out the sexy vibes on her fun reggae-tinged pop/R&B single, “Lipstick Lover.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15May 2315 May, 2023

Ervin Munir And Aeron Z Jones, Fall Apart | Track Review 🎵

On "Fall Apart," skillful, thought-provoking wordplay by Ervin Munir bring to light the struggles & tribulations that come with trying to affect change in the world.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|12May 2312 May, 2023