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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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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

Takeaways from Marsha Ambrosius’ ‘Friends & Lovers’

After listening to Marsha Ambrosius' sadly under-promoted sophomore album Friends & Lovers, there were some notable takeaways worth mentioning.

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

G-Eazy is Confident & Hungry on ‘These Things Happen’

Throughout 'These Things Happen', Bay-area rapper G-Eazy is cocky and confident. From the onset, G-Eazy comes out swinging, establishing he’s “the man.”

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|30Jun 1430 Jun, 2014

Joe Keeps Things Grown & Sexy on ‘Bridges’

Adult contemporary R&B singer Joe keeps things "grown and sexy" on his latest album, 'Bridges.' 'Bridges' is another independently released effort from Joe.

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

Linkin Park Rock Hard on ‘The Hunting Party’

Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda did not come to play around on 'The Hunting Party', the latest album from Linkin Park.

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

Mali Music, Mali Is… | Album Review 💿

Mali Music makes his secular debut with MALI IS... but he doesn't eschew showcasing his faith in the least.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Jun 1424 Jun, 2014

Ricky Dillard & New G Keeps Things Fresh On ‘Amazing’

Gospel musicians Ricky Dillard & New G keeps things fresh and inspirational on their latest exceptional album, 'Amazing'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22Jun 1422 Jun, 2014

Lana Del Rey, Ultraviolence | Album Review

Alternative musician Lana Del Rey shines on her incredibly moody new LP, 'Ultraviolence.' It perfectly showcases Del Rey’s incredibly robust, unique voice.

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

José James’ Restlessness is a Virtue on ‘While You Were Sleeping’

Versatile singer José James follows up critically-acclaimed LP 'No Beginning, No End' with the eclectic 'While You Were Sleeping.'

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

Meshell Ndegeocello Shines On ‘Comet, Come to Me’

Bassist, singer/songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello shines on 'Comet, Come to Me', an album that is something of an underrated gem.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|12Jun 1412 Jun, 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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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

Natasha Vroegindeweij, Sometimes I Wonder | Track Review 🎵

With her top-quality performance on her single, 'Sometimes I Wonder', Natasha Vroegindeweij explodes through the speakers like a broken light bulb.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|31Aug 2231 Aug, 2022

Joji, “YUKON (INTERLUDE)” | Track Review 🎵

Joji returns with 🎵 “YUKON (INTERLUDE),” his second single of 2022 from his forthcoming album, SMITHEREENS.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Aug 2229 Aug, 2022

Elton John & Britney Spears, “Hold Me Closer” | Track Review 🎵

“Hold Me Closer” marks the comeback of Britney Spears as well as an iconic collaboration with the legendary Elton John, repurposing three of his classics.