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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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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

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

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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

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

~ 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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Lola Young, From Down Here | Song Review

Olivia Rodrigo, the cure | Song Review

BabyChiefDoit, Game Six | Song Review

Pharaoh Jo, Enough For You | Song Review

Concrete Club, People Like Us | Song Review

Tove Lo, I’m your girl right? | Song Review

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Dove Cameron, “Girl Like Me” | Track Review 🎵

Ascending pop artist (and actress) Dove Cameron continues to impress on “A Girl Like Me,” the fourth single from her forthcoming, debut album.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Dec 2212 Dec, 2022

Paramore, “The News” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning alternative band Paramore returns with “The News,” the second single from their sixth studio album, This Is Why.

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

Lil Pump, “She Know” | Track Review 🎵

After a sus comeback single with “I’m Back,” Lil Pump takes a step forward with “She Know” featuring the walking vibe, Ty Dolla $ign.

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

Mathew V, “Dancing in the Sky” | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer Mathew V delivers an authentic, utterly sublime cover of the Dani and Lizzi record, “Dancing in the Sky.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Dec 2212 Dec, 2022

Von Venn, Constant Girl | Track Review 🎵

George James: Von Venn, the alternative music project fronted by Gary Cox, return more vital and more compelling than ever with the release of 'Constant Girl'.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|9Dec 229 Dec, 2022

PinkPantheress, “Boy’s a liar” | Track Review 🎵

Ascending pop artist PinkPantheress continues to excel on another short but utterly sweet single, “Boy’s a liar.”  

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

PNAU & Troye Sivan, “You Know What I Need” | Track Review 🎵

PNAU and Troye Sivan make a formidable team on their superb pop single, “You Know What I Need.”

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

Latto, “FTCU” | Track Review 🎵

Latto, assisted by fellow female rappers GloRilla and Gangsta Boo, brings the heat on the short but unapologetic banger, “FTCU.”  

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

A$AP Rocky, “Sh*ttin’ Me” | Track Review 🎵

Rapper A$AP Rocky returns with a brief but utterly potent and unapologetic rap banger with “Sh*ttin’ Me.”

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

Lewis Capaldi, “Pointless” | Track Review 🎵

Scottish standout Lewis Capaldi shows the utmost dedication to his significant other on his second single from his forthcoming sophomore album, “Pointless.”

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

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