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        • 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
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    Doechii, Anxiety [📷: Top Dawg Entertainment, LLC / UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    LGBTQ

    Doechii, Anxiety | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning rapper Doechii continues to show her range and immense talent on the finished version of her song, “Anxiety.”

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsMarch 12, 2025 ago
    Juice WRLD, “In My Head” [📷: Grade A Productions / Interscope]
    Music

    Juice WRLD, “In My Head” | Track Review 🎵

    The spirit of Juice WRLD continues to thrive on his honest and tragic but utterly sublime posthumous single, “In My Head.”

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

    The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form | Album Review (Condensed) 💿

    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, 6 yearsMay 30, 2020 ago
    The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Album 💿

    The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form | Album Review 💿

    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, 6 yearsMay 29, 2020 ago
    Sinead Harnett, "Quarantine Queen" [Photo Credit: Thairish Limited]
    Music

    Sinead Harnett, Quarantine Queen | Track Review 🎵

    UK R&B/soul singer Sinead Harnett provides perfect atonement for the COVID-19 blues with the gorgeous, relatable ballad, “Quarantine Queen.”

    By the musical hype, 6 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 💎

    Twenty One Pilots reminisce back on youth and deal with insecurity on the Grammy-winning “Stressed Out,” the perfect fit for Somber Sunday.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 12, 2020 ago
    Lauv, ~how i'm feeling~ [Photo Credits: Lauv / AWAL]
    Album 💿

    Lauv, ~how I’m feeling ~ | Album Review 💿

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

    By the musical hype, 6 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 🎧

    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, 6 yearsDecember 16, 2019 ago
    Rex Orange County, Pony : The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Sony]
    Album 💿

    Rex Orange County, Pony | Album Review 💿

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

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 4, 2019 ago
    “50 Best Songs of 2019 (So Far)” [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 “50 Best Songs of 2019 (So Far).”

    By the musical hype, 7 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, “Sad Forever,” set to appear on his forthcoming album.

    By the musical hype, 7 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 Don’t Care | Track Review

    Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber join forces again for the catchy, enjoyable single, “I Don’t Care.”  While not game changing, it has ‘hit’ written all over it.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 13, 2019 ago

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