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    2018 track reviews

    Kesha, Here Comes the Change [Photo Credit: Kemosabe]
    Music

    Kesha, ‘Here Comes the Change’ | Track Review

    Kesha delivers a well-rounded, socially- conscious single with “Here Comes the Change,” which appears on the ‘On the Basis of Sex’ soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 26, 2018 ago
    Avril Lavigne, Head Above Water [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Avril Lavigne, Head Above Water | Track Review 🎵

    Avril Lavigne delivers the most authentic, personal single of her career with “Head Above Water,” inspired by her battle with Lyme Disease.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago
    HRVY, I Wish You Were Here [Photo Credit: Virgin]
    Music

    HRVY, ‘I Wish You Were Here’ | Track Review

    Rising British pop musician HRVY returns with a relatable, love-yearning single, “I Wish You Were Here.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago
    Rita Ora, Phoenix [📷 : Atlantic]
    Music

    Rita Ora, ‘Let You Love Me’ | Track Review

    In advance of her sophomore album, ‘Phoenix,’ Rita Ora drops an enjoyable, if only quasi-memorable single, “Let You Love Me.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago
    Tyler, the Creator, Peach Fuzz [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Tyler, the Creator, ‘Peach Fuzz’ | Track Review

    Although “Peach Fuzz” is short in length in a number of ways, Tyler, the Creator continues to serve up some worthwhile bars.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago
    Lil Uzi Vert, New Patek [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Lil Uzi Vert, ‘New Patek’ | Track Review

    Lil Uzi Vert shows promise on his ultra-lux single “New Patek.” Still, it has its flaws, including a long run time, misogynistic overkill, and rap clichés.   

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago
    The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy...This Feeling [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]
    Music

    The Chainsmokers, ‘This Feeling’ | Track Review

    The Chainsmokers tap an unlikely collaborator in country artist Kelsea Ballerini for their single, “This Feeling.” The results are a pleasant surprise.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago
    Lana Del Rey, Venice Bitch [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Lana Del Rey, Venice Bitch | Track Review

    Lana Del Rey gives listeners a serious ‘vibe’ with her second new single of 2018, “Venice Bitch.” As colorful as it is, the 10-min duration is a bit much.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago
    Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION, Falling Down [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION, ‘Falling Down’ | Track Review

    While “Falling Down” does an excellent job of reminiscing back to the strengths of the late Lil Peep and XXXTENTACION, it lacks in both depth and structure.  

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago
    Swizz Beatz, Poison [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Music

    Swizz Beatz, ‘Pistol on My Side’ | Track Review

    Rap super producer Swizz Beatz enlists Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne for “Pistol on My Side,” the promo single for his upcoming album, ‘Poison.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 20, 2018 ago
    ODESZA, Loyal [Photo Credit: Ninja Tune]
    Music

    ODESZA, ‘Loyal’ | Track Review

    Featuring very few words, electronic music production duo ODESZA lets he grand instrumentals do the work on “Loyal,” their first new single of 2018.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 19, 2018 ago
    The 1975, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    The 1975, ‘Sincerity is Scary’ | Track Review

    After releasing many sketchy singles in advance of ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’, The 1975 improve on 4th single, “Sincerity is Scary.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 19, 2018 ago

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