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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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    Madonna, "Crave" (w/ Swae Lee): The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Boy Toy / Live Nation Worldwide / Interscope]
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    Madonna, Crave | Track Review

    Although ‘the vibe’ is potent, Madonna falls short of expectations on “Crave” (featuring Swae Lee), the third single from her 2019 comeback LP, ‘Madame X.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 14, 2019 ago
    Mary J. Blige (with Nas), Thriving: The Musical Hype Track review [Photo Credit: Republic]
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    Mary J. Blige, Thriving | Track Review

    Grammy-winning R&B singer Mary J. Blige keeps on rolling out quality music with her latest, confident single, “Thriving,” featuring Nas.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 13, 2019 ago
    $uicideBoy$ & Travis Barker, nothingleftnothingleft: The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: G*59]
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    $uicideBoy$ & Travis Barker, nothingleftnothingleft | Track Review

    If nothing else, the $uicideBoy$ and Travis Barker collaborative single, “nothingleftnothingleft” is loud, intense, and chocked-full of energy.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 13, 2019 ago
    ZAYN & Zhavia Ward, "A Whole New World" from Aladdin (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Walt Disney]
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    ZAYN & Zhavia Ward, A Whole New World (End Title) | Track Review

    While ZAYN and Zhavia Ward sing well on the new take of “A Whole New World (End Title),” the Peabo Bryson/Regina Belle version remains the one to beat.  

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 13, 2019 ago
    Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber, I Don't Care: The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credits: Warner Music / Def Jam]
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    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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    Madonna, I Rise | Track Review

    Madonna steps up her game on the second advance single from ‘Madame X,’ “I Rise,” which is encouraging, inspirational, and filled with resolve.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 7, 2019 ago
    Fantasia, Enough (Single) - The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Rock Soul / BMG Rights Management]
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    Fantasia, Enough | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer Fantasia returns “Enough,” her first new original R&B single since 2016.  She excels on the ‘grown-folks’ R&B ballad.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 6, 2019 ago
    Shawn Mendes, If I Can't Have You - The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Island]
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    Shawn Mendes, If I Can’t Have You | Track Review

    Perhaps Shawn Mendes comes off a bit ‘cooler than usual’ on “If I Can’t Have You,” but the Canadian pop heartthrob still delivers a potential mega-hit.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 6, 2019 ago
    The Black Keys, "Eagle Birds" - The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Nonesuch]
    Music

    The Black Keys, Eagle Birds | Track Review

    Despite being brief, The Black Keys pack quite a punch on “Eagle Birds,” the second single from the highly-anticipated album, “Let’s Rock.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 1, 2019 ago
    Lauv, Drugs & The Internet - The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Lauv]
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    Lauv, Drugs & The Internet | Track Review 🎵

    Rising pop musician Lauv shares his experiences with anxiety, depression, and the plight of fame on his superb new single, “Drugs & The Internet.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 1, 2019 ago
    YG, Stop Snitchin - The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
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    YG, Stop Snitchin | Track Review

    YG makes his point on “Stop Snitchin,” but the song itself and his overall argument are strengthened by the accompanying music video.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 1, 2019 ago
    Taylor Swift, ME! (Ft. Brendon Urie) (Single) - The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Big Machine]
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    Taylor Swift, ME! | Track Review 🎵

    Multi-Grammy winning pop superstar Taylor Swift returns with an infectious, surefire hit single, “ME!” Featuring Panic! At the Disco frontman, Brendon Urie.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 29, 2019 ago

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