~ 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.

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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Reneé Rapp, Leave Me Alone | Song Review

Tunsi, My Feet | Track Review

Jamal Roberts, Heal | Song Review

Kesha, BOY CRAZY. | Song Review

Rihanna, Friend of Mine | Song Review

GIVĒON, RATHER BE | Song Review

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Reneé Rapp, Leave Me Alone | Song Review

Pop singer/songwriter Reneé Rapp brings plenty of attitude and energy to her brief but potent single, “Leave Me Alone.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|29May 2529 May, 2025

Tunsi, My Feet | Track Review

Tunsi emerges with a bold new single called 'My Feet', and it's one that strikes while the iron is hot.

0 Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs By George James|22May 2522 May, 2025

Jamal Roberts, Heal | Song Review

American Idol winner Jamal Roberts delivers a moving, spiritual rendition of the Tom Odell single, “Heal.”

0 Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|21May 2521 May, 2025

Kesha, BOY CRAZY. | Song Review

Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Kesha drops an infectious pop bop about lusting for all the boys on “BOY CRAZY.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|19May 2519 May, 2025

Rihanna, Friend of Mine | Song Review

Grammy-winning R&B/pop superstar Rihanna drops a polarizing single with “Friend of Mine” from the Smurfs Movie soundtrack.

0 Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|19May 2519 May, 2025

GIVĒON, RATHER BE | Song Review

Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter GIVĒON can’t seem to move on from his ex-girlfriend on his emotional, hypnotic, and vulnerable neo-soul single, “RATHER BE.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|19May 2519 May, 2025

CMAT, Take A Sexy Picture Of Me | Song Review

Alternative Irish singer/songwriter CMAT drops a surefire bop with the country-tinged “Take A Sexy Picture Of Me,” the second single from her 2025 album, EURO-COUNTRY.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|19May 2519 May, 2025

The Secret Radio, Swimming Pool On Mars | Track Review

With their new single, "Swimming Pool On Mars," indie rockers from NY, The Secret Radio, stand out with vigour!

0 Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs By George James|13May 2513 May, 2025

Calm Senses, Tranquility | Track Review

Calm Senses Release Calming Piece “Tranquility”

0 Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs By George James|8May 258 May, 2025

Ed Sheeran, Old Phone | Song Review

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran shines on the reflective, thoughtfully written “Old Phone,” the second single from his 2025 LP, Play.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|6May 256 May, 2025

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