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

    track reviews

    Anthony Hamilton, "Love is the New Black" [📷: My Music Box / BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Anthony Hamilton, Love is The New Black | Track Review 🎵

    Anthony Hamilton continues to a career-long flex on “Love is the New Black,” the soulful title track from his first album in five years.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsAugust 16, 2021 ago
    Lizzo, "Rumors" [📷: Nice Life / Atlantic]
    Music

    Lizzo, Rumors | Track Review 🎵

    Lizzo, assisted by Cardi B, shines on her first single of 2021, “Rumors.” Both ladies flip the bird to critics and haters and it’s awesome. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsAugust 16, 2021 ago
    The Weeknd, “Take My Breath” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Republic]
    Music

    The Weeknd, Take My Breath | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning Canadian R&B singer/songwriter The Weeknd leaves us breathless on his energetic single, “Take My Breath.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsAugust 9, 2021 ago
    Jeremy Zucker, "Honest" [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Jeremy Zucker, HONEST | Track Review 🎵

    Jeremy Zucker gets better and better with each release. On “HONEST,” he surprises delivering the most assertive performance to date.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsAugust 3, 2021 ago
    Silk Sonic, "Skate" [📷: Aftermath, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Silk Sonic, Skate | Track Review 🎵

    R&B duo Silk Sonic – Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars – shine once more on their old-school, yet refreshing single, “Skate.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsAugust 2, 2021 ago
    Iron Maiden, "The Writing on the Wall" [📷: Sanctuary]
    Music

    Iron Maiden, The Writing on the Wall | Track Review 🎵

    Iconic heavy metal/hard rock band Iron Maiden makes a stellar return on “The Writing on the Wall,” the promo from their 17th LP, Senjutsu.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 29, 2021 ago
    Normani, “Wild Side” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Keep Cool, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, RCA]
    Music

    Normani, Wild Side | Track Review 🎵

    Pop/R&B singer Normani ‘delivers the goods’ on her risqué, sexy single “Wild Side,” featuring Grammy winning rapper, Cardi B.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 27, 2021 ago
    Badflower, “Family” [📷: Big Machine, Brent Faulkner, John Varvatos, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Badflower, Family | Track Review 🎵

    L.A. alt-rock band Badflower return superbly on “Family,” the personal promo single from their sophomore LP, This is How the World Ends.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 27, 2021 ago
    Lorde, “Stoned at the Nail Salon” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Universal Music New Zealand Limited]
    Music

    Lorde, Stoned at the Nail Salon | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative pop artist Lorde shines once more on “Stoned at the Nail Salon,” the second single from her third studio album, Solar Power.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 27, 2021 ago
    Brandi Carlile, "Right on Time" [📷: Elektra]
    LGBTQ

    Brandi Carlile, Right on Time | Track Review 🎵

    Brandi Carlile shines on “Right on Time,” the dynamic opener and promo single from her seventh studio album, In These Silent Days.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 26, 2021 ago
    Jennifer Hudson, “(You Make Me Feel Like ) Natural Woman” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Jennifer Hudson, (You Make Me Feel …) Natural Woman | Track Review 🎵

    Jennifer Hudson shines on her remake of the Aretha Franklin classic, “(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman” from RESPECT.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 26, 2021 ago
    Asbjørn, "Remember My Name" [📷 : Embassy of Music]
    LGBTQ

    Asbjørn, Remember My Name | Track Review 🎵

    Openly gay Danish pop musician Asbjørn ‘brings the heat’ on his impressive, third single from 2021, “Remember My Name.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 20, 2021 ago

    Posts pagination

    Previous 1 … 90 91 92 … 253 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