~ Reviews ~

Ah, welcome to the reviews on The Musical Hype! Albums, EPs, and songs [singles + tracks] of various styles are evaluated here – we don’t discriminate! All reviews are also available on the home page. Both album and song reviews are assigned 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.

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~ Album Reviews ~

Album reviews 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. It should not come as a surprise to see the analysis run > 1000 words.

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Ervin Munir, Pure And Simple | Album Review

AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review

North Ship, It Looked Like Rain | Album Review

ETHAN, Divine Intervention (EP) | Album Review

Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine | Album Review

Kingdumb, Eternally Never | Album Review

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Ervin Munir, Pure And Simple | Album Review

George James: Norfolk singer-songwriter Ervin Munir returns with his second studio album, Pure and Simple.

0 Album , Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|25Mar 2525 Mar, 2025

AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review

George James: "Odyssey" by AKA KELZZ is a celebration of emotional freedom & self-discovery. The Berlin-based singer takes us on a trip through vulnerability, resiliency, and delight...

Album , Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|5Dec 245 Dec, 2024

North Ship, It Looked Like Rain | Album Review

George James: North Ship, a musical pairing from Copenhagen, stuns us with their new album, It Looked Like Rain.

Album , Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|26Jul 2426 Jul, 2024

ETHAN, Divine Intervention (EP) | Album Review

Sydney-based, New Zealand pop singer, songwriter, and producer ETHAN excels on his sexy, six-song EP, DIVINE INTERVENTION.

Album , LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|18Apr 2418 Apr, 2024

Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine | Album Review

Following nearly a four-year-hiatus, pop superstar Ariana Grande returns with her stupendous, seventh studio album, eternal sunshine.

Album , Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|18Mar 2418 Mar, 2024

Kingdumb, Eternally Never | Album Review

Kingdumb, the versatile producer hailing from Swindon, delivers a captivating ride with his latest mixtape, Eternally Never.

Album , Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|15Mar 2415 Mar, 2024

Jennifer Porter, Yes, I Do! | Album Review

On Yes, I Do!, Jennifer Porter transports us to the vibrant streets of New Orleans and the soulful ambiance of Memphis, where blues & soul intertwine.

Album , Columns, Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|9Feb 249 Feb, 2024

Ricky Dillard, Choirmaster II | Album Review

Grammy-nominated gospel singer, songwriter, and choirmaster Ricky Dillard delivers another fantastic live gospel album with Choirmaster II.

Album , Music, Reviews By the musical hype|29Jan 2429 Jan, 2024

Ervin Munir, Broken Compass | Album Review

Broken Compass, the latest album by Ervin Munir, is a shining example of the enduring power of folk, blending traditional influences with contemporary styles.

Album , Columns, Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|17Jan 2417 Jan, 2024

Joaicon, emotional fuqboi | Album Review

Dominican pop artist Joaicon shines on his brief but compelling debut EP, memorably titled, emotional fuqboi.

Album , LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|5Dec 235 Dec, 2023

~ Song Reviews ~

Song Reviews on the site tend to follow a format that includes an intro paragraph with background information, a body, comprised of at least one paragraph of analysis, and a concluding paragraph (older reviews) or statement (more recent reviews) that ‘put a cap’ on things. Song reviews generally run a minimum of 250 words with many running > 300 words.

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Ghost, Lachryma | Song Review

Lana Del Rey, Henry, come on | Song Review

Miley Cyrus, End of the World | Song Review

Miley Cyrus, Something Beautiful | Song Review

Sexyy Red, Hoochie Coochie | Song Review

2plumdum, Resonates | Track Review

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Ghost, Lachryma | Song Review

Grammy-winning Swedish band Ghost makes us shed a tear of joy listening to “Lachryma,” the banging second single from Skeleta.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|14Apr 2514 Apr, 2025

Lana Del Rey, Henry, come on | Song Review

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey drops her first single of 2025, the country-infused “Henry, come on.”

0 Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|14Apr 2514 Apr, 2025

Miley Cyrus, End of the World | Song Review

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Miley Cyrus intends to ‘live it up’ despite the “End of the World” on the superb single from her album, Something Beautiful.

0 LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|7Apr 257 Apr, 2025

Miley Cyrus, Something Beautiful | Song Review

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Miley Cyrus ‘brings it’ on the beautiful, experimental pop single, “Something Beautiful,” the title track from her ninth LP.

0 LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|7Apr 257 Apr, 2025

Sexyy Red, Hoochie Coochie | Song Review

Brash and unapologetic, St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red continues to ride a ratchet, sexed-up wave on her wild, unhinged single, “Hoochie Coochie.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|7Apr 257 Apr, 2025

2plumdum, Resonates | Track Review

2plumdum isn’t just riding waves—he’s creating his own current. "Resonates" genuinely lives up to its name.

0 Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs By George James|4Apr 254 Apr, 2025

Coco Jones, You | Song Review

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Coco Jones delivers another bop with “You,” a dedicated, love-driven highlight from her debut LP, Why Not More?.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|31Mar 2531 Mar, 2025

Benjamin, Tommi (seksipommi) | Song Review

Finnish singer/songwriter Benjamin delivers an entertaining, high-flying, up-tempo pop bop with “Tommi (seksipommi).”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|31Mar 2531 Mar, 2025

Ari Lennox, Soft Girl Era | Song Review

Ushering in her “Soft Girl Era,” Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter Ari Lennox ‘brings it,’ delivering a well-rounded vocal performance and an entertaining song.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|31Mar 2531 Mar, 2025

Jake Wesley Rogers, Hot Gospel | Song Review

Missouri-bred pop singer/songwriter Jake Wesley Rogers shines on his entertaining, reflective, and thought-provoking single, “Hot Gospel.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|31Mar 2531 Mar, 2025

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