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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPs  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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 โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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
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    Doechii, Anxiety [๐Ÿ“ท: Top Dawg Entertainment, LLC / UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    LGBTQ

    Doechii, Anxiety | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-winning rapper Doechii continues to show her range and immense talent on the finished version of her song, โ€œAnxiety.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsMarch 12, 2025 ago
    Juice WRLD, โ€œIn My Headโ€ [๐Ÿ“ท: Grade A Productions / Interscope]
    Music

    Juice WRLD, โ€œIn My Headโ€ | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    The spirit of Juice WRLD continues to thrive on his honest and tragic but utterly sublime posthumous single, โ€œIn My Head.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 2, 2022 ago
    The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form | Album Review (Condensed) ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    The 1975 throw around a vast number of ideas throughout their fourth studio LP, Notes on a Conditional Form, which ultimately lacks cohesion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 30, 2020 ago
    The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    The 1975 throw around a vast number of ideas throughout their fourth studio LP, Notes on a Conditional Form, which ultimately lacks cohesion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 29, 2020 ago
    Sinead Harnett, "Quarantine Queen" [Photo Credit: Thairish Limited]
    Music

    Sinead Harnett, Quarantine Queen | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    UK R&B/soul singer Sinead Harnett provides perfect atonement for the COVID-19 blues with the gorgeous, relatable ballad, โ€œQuarantine Queen.โ€

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 25, 2020 ago
    Somber Sunday [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Brent Faulkner, Fueled by Ramen, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Stock Snap]
    Columns

    Twenty One Pilots, Stressed Out | Somber Sunday ๐Ÿ’Ž

    Twenty One Pilots reminisce back on youth and deal with insecurity on the Grammy-winning โ€œStressed Out,โ€ the perfect fit for Somber Sunday.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 12, 2020 ago
    Lauv, ~how i'm feeling~ [Photo Credits: Lauv / AWAL]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Lauv, ~how Iโ€™m feeling ~ | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Rising pop artist Lauv (Ari Leff) showcases immense talent throughout his highly anticipated debut album, ~how Iโ€™m feeling~.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsMarch 9, 2020 ago
    51 Best Songs of 2019: Year in Review [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, RCA, Republic, Young Turk Recordings Ltd., Interscope, Sony, Atlantic, Columbia]
    Evergreen

    51 Best Songs of 2019 | Year in Review ๐ŸŽง

    51 Best Songs of 2019 features certified bops courtesy of Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Vampire Weekend, Ariana Grande & DaBaby.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsDecember 16, 2019 ago
    Rex Orange County, Pony : The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Sony]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Rex Orange County, Pony | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    After a two-year hiatus, British singer/songwriter Rex Orange County (Alex Oโ€™Connor) delivers an enjoyable, if imperfect third studio LP, Pony.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 4, 2019 ago
    โ€œ50 Best Songs of 2019 (So Far)โ€ [Photo Credits: 4AD, :): / Atlantic, Aftermath / 12 Tone Music, Atlantic, Big Machine, BMG Rights Management, Capitol, Columbia, Cub Sport, Dreamville / Roc Nation, Epic, Geffen, Interscope, Island, Jonas Brothers Records / Republic, Lauv, Nice Life / Atlantic, RCA, Republic, Rex Orange County, River House Artists / Sony, Sony, Ten Point Productions Inc. / Warner Bros., Tully, Warner Bros.]
    Evergreen

    50 Best Songs of 2019 (So Far) | Year in Review

    Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Vampire Weekend, and Lizzo are among the musicians who fuel the fire of the โ€œ50 Best Songs of 2019 (So Far).โ€

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 10, 2019 ago
    Lauv, "Sad Forever": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Lauv]
    Music

    Lauv, Sad Forever | Track Review

    Lauv brilliantly tackles mental health issues on his second solo single of 2019, โ€œSad Forever,โ€ set to appear on his forthcoming album.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 3, 2019 ago
    Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber, I Don't Care: The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credits: Warner Music / Def Jam]
    Music

    Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber, I Donโ€™t Care | Track Review

    Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber join forces again for the catchy, enjoyable single, โ€œI Donโ€™t Care.โ€  While not game changing, it has โ€˜hitโ€™ written all over it.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 13, 2019 ago

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