The Musical HypeThe Musical Hype
    • The Musical Hype
      • About The Musical Hype
      • Reviews
        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site 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. Each album also receives 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. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
        • Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
      • Playlists 🎧
        • Mini PlaylistsPlaylists often comprised of 3-5 songs or less than 8.
      • Throwback Vibez
      • Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
      • Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
      • Spicy Tunez
      • Dazzling Duets
      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
        • Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
        • Head 2 Head 🗣️
        • Wacky Wednesday
        • COVERS
        • 1 Hit WONDERful
        • Interviews / Q&As
      • Music Submissions
      • Privacy Policy

    album reviews

    Ruel, Bright Lights, Red Eyes (EP) [📷: RCA]
    Album 💿

    Ruel, Bright Lights, Red Eyes (EP) | Album Review 💿

    Ascending Australian pop singer Ruel sounds absolutely amazing on his third EP, Bright Lights, Red Eyes.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 29, 2020 ago
    21 Savage & Metro Boomin, Savage Mode II [📷 : Epic]
    Album 💿

    21 Savage & Metro Boomin, Savage Mode II | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning rapper 21 Savage and rap ‘super producer’ Metro Boomin team up once again on Savage Mode II, an album full of bangers.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 22, 2020 ago
    Omar Apollo, Apolonio [📷 : Warner]
    Album 💿

    Omar Apollo, Apolonio | Album Review 💿

    Apolonio, the 2020 mini-album by Omar Apollo, provides a marvelous sampling of the incredible things that he has in store for the future.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 20, 2020 ago
    Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Agüita [Photo Credits: Jagjaguwar / Stones Throw]
    Album 💿

    Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Agüita | Album Review 💿

    Alternative standout Gabriel Garzón-Montano shows the full range of his musicianship on his adventurous sophomore album, Agüita.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 16, 2020 ago
    Trey Songz, Back Home [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Trey Songz, Back Home | Album Review 💿

    R&B standout Trey Songz delivers a long, but totally enjoyable project with Back Home, his long-awaited, eighth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 15, 2020 ago
    Aloe Blacc, All Love Everything [Photo Credits: BMG Rights Management]
    Album 💿

    Aloe Blacc, All Love Everything | Album Review 💿

    R&B standout Aloe Blacc makes a classy and respectable return on All Love Everything, an album characterized by dedication and monogamy.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 12, 2020 ago
    Machine Gun Kelly, Tickets to My Downfall [Photo Credits: Bad Boy / Interscope]
    Album 💿

    Machine Gun Kelly, Tickets to My Downfall | Album Review 💿

    Machine Gun Kelly successfully shifts from hip-hop to pop-punk on his fifth studio album, Tickets to My Downfall.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 29, 2020 ago
    Joji, Nectar [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music]
    Album 💿

    Joji, Nectar | Album Review 💿

    On his delayed but highly anticipated sophomore LP, alternative standout Joji shines (more often than not) elevating his artistry up a notch.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 28, 2020 ago
    Toni Braxton, Spell My Name [Photo Credit: Island]
    Album 💿

    Toni Braxton, Spell My Name | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning R&B singer Toni Braxton remains a class act on her 10th album, Spell My Name. She the mark of consistency.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 23, 2020 ago
    Big Sean, Detroit 2 [Photo Credits: G.O.O.D. / Def Jam]
    Album 💿

    Big Sean, Detroit 2 | Album Review 💿

    Detroit rapper Big Sean delivers the best album of his career with his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Detroit 2.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 11, 2020 ago
    Katy Perry, Smile [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    Album 💿

    Katy Perry, Smile | Album Review 💿

    After disappointing with Witness in 2017, Smile definitely marks an improvement for Grammy-nominated pop superstar Katy Perry.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 1, 2020 ago
    Brandy, b7 [Photo Credit: Entertainment One]
    Album 💿

    Brandy, b7 | Album Review 💿

    Following an eight-year hiatus, Grammy-winning R&B artist Brandy makes a strong comeback with her seventh album, B7.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 25, 2020 ago

    Posts pagination

    Previous 1 … 13 14 15 … 57 Next

    • Home
    • Pages
    • Blog
    • Portfolio
    • Shortcodes
    • Contact Us
    Hestia | Developed by ThemeIsle
    MENU
      • The Musical Hype
        • About The Musical Hype
        • Reviews
          • Album 💿
          • Songs 🎵
        • Playlists 🎧
          • Mini Playlists
        • Throwback Vibez
        • Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
        • Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
        • Spicy Tunez
        • Dazzling Duets
        • More Columns
          • Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
          • Head 2 Head 🗣️
          • Wacky Wednesday
          • COVERS
          • 1 Hit WONDERful
          • Interviews / Q&As
        • Music Submissions
        • Privacy Policy