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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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ETHAN, Divine Intervention (EP) | Album Review 💿

Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine | Album Review 💿

Kingdumb, Eternally Never | Album Review 💿

Jennifer Porter, Yes, I Do! | Album Review 💿

Ricky Dillard, Choirmaster II | Album Review 💿

Ervin Munir, Broken Compass | Album Review 💿

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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

Shaliek Shows He’s An Old Soul on Debut ‘Blood Sweat Tears’

R&B newcomer Shaliek showcases his fondness for old school soul on his debut album, 'Blood Sweat Tears'.

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

Miranda Lambert Delivers A Home Run With ‘Platinum’

Bombshell country superstar Miranda Lambert "brings the goods" on her latest, highly anticipated studio album, 'Platinum.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|9Jun 149 Jun, 2014

50 Cent Lukewarm on ‘Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire To Win’

Rapper 50 Cent comes over as lukewarm at best on independently issued album, 'Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire to Win.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Jun 143 Jun, 2014

Review: Austin Mahone, ‘The Secret (EP)’

Up-and-coming pop heartthrob Austin Mahone delivers an enjoyable and respectable introduction to the world with EP, 'The Secret'.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|28May 1428 May, 2014

Mariah Carey, Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse | Album Review

After a five-year hiatus, Pop/R&B diva Mariah Carey returns," bringing the heat" on her comeback LP, 'Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse.'

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

The Roots, …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin | Album Review

Hip-hop band The Roots continue to ‘transcend’ the confines of hip-hop on the ambitious album '…And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21May 1421 May, 2014

Review: Coldplay, ‘Ghost Stories’

On its sixth studio album, 'Ghost Stories', alternative rock/pop collective Coldplay opts for subtlety, mysteriousness, and restraint.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|20May 1420 May, 2014

The Black Keys, Turn Blue | Album Review

Indie-rockers The Black Keys channel the topic of love gone wrong via divorce on their latest LP, Turn Blue.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|16May 1416 May, 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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YG, KNOCKA | Song Review 🎵

Chris Housman, Guilty As Sin | Song Review 🎵

James Charles, Can We Just Be Friends | Song Review 🎵

Tems, Love Me JeJe | Song Review 🎵

Twenty One Pilots, Backslide | Song Review 🎵

Normani, 1:59 | Song Review 🎵

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Silk Sonic, Leave the Door Open | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning artists Bruno Mars and Anderson  .Paak shine as duo Silk Sonic on their soulful single, “Leave the Door Open.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Mar 218 Mar, 2021

Justin Bieber, Hold On | Track Review 🎵

Justin Bieber serves up nothing but positive vibes on “Hold On,” the fourth advance single from his sixth studio album, Justice.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Mar 218 Mar, 2021

Elle King & Miranda Lambert, Drunk… | Track Review 🎵

Elle King and Miranda Lambert make sweet music together on the fun, energetic, and drunken gem, “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home).”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Mar 212 Mar, 2021

Alesso & Armin Van Buuren, Leave a Little Love | Single Notez 🎶

Here are some quick notes and thoughts on the dance record “Leave a Little Love” by Alesso and Armin van Buuren.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Mar 211 Mar, 2021

Joel Corry, RAYE, David Guetta, Bed | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the electrifying dance single “Bed,” by Joel Corry, RAYE, and David Guetta.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Mar 211 Mar, 2021

YG, Go Big | Track Review 🎵

YG enlists Big Sean for the rather basic “Go Big” from the Amazon Original Motion Picture soundtrack, Coming 2 America.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Mar 211 Mar, 2021

Nick Jonas, Spaceman | Track Review 🎵

Nick Jonas makes a respectable, relatable comeback on “Spaceman,” the promo single from his first album in five years, Spaceman.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Mar 211 Mar, 2021

Green Day, Here Comes the Shock | Track Review 🎵

Even with their best days behind them, Grammy-winning rock trio Green Day delivers a brief, enjoyable single with “Here Comes the Shock.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Feb 2126 Feb, 2021

Purple Disco Machine, Fireworks | Track Review 🎵

DJ, producer & remixer Purple Disco Machine, enlists electronic duo The Knocks and R&B singer Moss Kena for the fantastic “Fireworks.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Feb 2125 Feb, 2021

KAYTRANADA, Caution | Track Review 🎵

Canadian DJ/Producer KAYTRANADA delivers quite the groovy, vibe-laden instrumental gem with his first single of 2021, “Caution.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Feb 2125 Feb, 2021

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