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.
      • Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
      • Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
      • Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
      • Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
      • 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.
        • Controversial Songs
        • Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
        • Head 2 Head 🗣️
        • Wacky Wednesday
        • COVERS
        • 1 Hit WONDERful
        • Interviews / Q&As
      • Music Submissions
      • Privacy Policy

    music reviews

    Weezer, Weezer (Black Album) - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Weezer, Weezer (Black Album) | Album Review

    Not slowing down in the least and remaining prolific, Rivers Cuomo and Weezer release their second album of 2019, ‘Weezer (Black Album).’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 13, 2019 ago
    Cage The Elephant, Social Cues [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Cage the Elephant, House of Glass | Track Review

    Grammy-winning alternative collective Cage the Elephant drops a brief, electrifying single, “House of Glass,” from their forthcoming 5th LP, ‘Social Cues.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 12, 2019 ago
    The National, I Am Easy to Find [Photo Credit: 4AD]
    Music

    The National, You Had Your Soul with You | Track Review

    The National returns ‘sooner than later’ with “You Had Your Soul with You,” the alluring promo single from their forthcoming LP, ‘I Am Easy to Find.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 11, 2019 ago
    The Black Keys, Lo/Hi [Photo Credit: Nonesuch]
    Music

    The Black Keys, Lo/Hi | Track Review

    Following a lengthy, five-year hiatus, Grammy-winning alternative collective The Black Keys return with a respectable new single, “Lo/Hi.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 11, 2019 ago
    Billie Eilish, When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? [📷: Darkroom / Interscope]
    Music

    Billie Eilish, wish you were gay | Track Review 🎵

    Rising teen alternative musician Billie Eilish checks off the appropriate boxes on single “Wish you were gay,” while also sparking controversy.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 11, 2019 ago
    Khalid, Free Spirit [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Khalid, My Bad | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated R&B singer Khalid remains consistent on the ‘short, but sweet’ “My Bad,” the second advance single for his sophomore LP, ‘Free Spirit.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 11, 2019 ago
    Myylo, I'm a Nice Boy (EP) [Photo Credit: Myylo]
    Album 💿

    Myylo, I’m a Nice Boy (EP) | Album Review 💿

    Rising Nashville-based pop musician Myylo absolutely “knocks it out of the park” on his alluring, independently-released, five-song EP, ‘I’m a Nice Boy.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 8, 2019 ago
    Nikki Giron, Heart Behind Bars [Photo Credit: Giron]
    Album 💿

    Nikki Giron, Heart Behind Bars | Album Review

    Rising singer-songwriter and alto saxophonist Nikki Giron successfully showcases her promise, and her ‘oldies’ influence on her EP, ‘Heart Behind Bars.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 8, 2019 ago
    Hozier, Wasteland, Baby! - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Hozier, Wasteland, Baby! | Album Review

    Grammy-nominated Irish alternative musician Hozier returns with an alluring, well-rounded sophomore album in ‘Wasteland, Baby!’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 7, 2019 ago
    G-Eazy, West Coast [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    G-Eazy, West Coast | Track Review

    Bay Area rapper G-Eazy, assisted by rapper Blueface, despite turning up the flex action,  misses the mark on the brief “West Coast.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 7, 2019 ago
    Rich the Kid, 4 Phones [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Rich the Kid, 4 Phones | Track Review

    While “4 Phones” isn’t bad, Rich the Kid seems content to play up clichés rather than exhibit innovative spirit and develop his own artistic identity.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 7, 2019 ago
    2 Chainz, Rap or Go to the League - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Album 💿

    2 Chainz, Rap or Go to the League | Album Review 💿

    The ever-colorful, southern rapper 2 Chainz returns with a pleasant, well-rounded fifth studio album with ‘Rap or Go to the League.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 6, 2019 ago

    Posts pagination

    Previous 1 … 176 177 178 … 189 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
        • Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
        • Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
        • Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
        • Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
        • Dazzling Duets
        • More Columns
          • Controversial Songs
          • Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
          • Head 2 Head 🗣️
          • Wacky Wednesday
          • COVERS
          • 1 Hit WONDERful
          • Interviews / Q&As
        • Music Submissions
        • Privacy Policy