~ 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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ETHAN, Divine Intervention (EP) | Album Review 💿

Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine | Album Review 💿

Kingdumb, Eternally Never | Album Review 💿

Jennifer Porter, Yes, I Do! | Album Review 💿

Ricky Dillard, Choirmaster II | Album Review 💿

Ervin Munir, Broken Compass | Album Review 💿

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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.

0 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

Jung Kook, GOLDEN | Album Review 💿

While GOLDEN, the brief debut album by K-Pop standout Jung Kook lacks innovation, it is an enjoyable pop LP, all in all. “3D” “I can’t touch you through the phone ...

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|7Nov 237 Nov, 2023

Troye Sivan, Something To Give Each Other | Album Review 💿

After a five-year-hiatus between studio albums, Troye Sivan makes a marvelous return with his brief but potent third album, Something To Give Each Other. Fans had to wait an excruciating five ...

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|23Oct 2323 Oct, 2023

Sufjan Stevens, Javelin | Album Review 💿

Gifted singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens delivers one of the best projects of his career with his 10th studio album Javelin, dedicated to his late partner.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21Oct 2321 Oct, 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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Saint Levant, 5am in Paris | Song Review 🎵

Anthony Russo, Someone Like You | Song Review 🎵

Benedict Cork, Beauty Queen | Song Review 🎵

Logic, 44ever | Song Review 🎵

Lucky Daye, HERicane | Song Review 🎵

Debbii Dawson, Happy World | Song Review 🎵

~ Get your fix of song reviews in all their glory, starting from most recent to oldest 😎 🤘 ~

Saint Levant, 5am in Paris | Song Review 🎵

Multilingual rapper Saint Levant drops another vibe with his brief but entertaining single, “5am in Paris.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Apr 2423 Apr, 2024

Anthony Russo, Someone Like You | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Anthony Russo delivers a dedicated, well-rounded indie-pop song with “Someone Like You.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Apr 2423 Apr, 2024

Benedict Cork, Beauty Queen | Song Review 🎵

British singer/songwriter Benedict Cork delivers a stunning piano ballad on “Beauty Queen,” the fourth single from his debut, Notes on a Hopeless Romance.

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Apr 2423 Apr, 2024

Logic, 44ever | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Logic ‘brings the heat’ on the brief, hella energetic banger, “44ever.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Apr 2422 Apr, 2024

Lucky Daye, HERicane | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Lucky Daye brings the heat on the groovy and sexy single, “HERicane.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Apr 2422 Apr, 2024

Debbii Dawson, Happy World | Song Review 🎵

Singer Debbii Dawson puts a smile on our faces with her colorful and delightful alternative pop single, “Happy World.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Apr 2422 Apr, 2024

Drake, Push Ups | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Drake has a bone to pick with several high-profile rappers – namely Kendrick Lamar – on his diss track, “Push Ups.”

0 Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Apr 2422 Apr, 2024

Mad Tsai, All-American B*tch! | Song Review 🎵

Fierce pop standout Mad Tsai ‘brings the heat’ on his engaging, energetic, and sickening single, “All-American Bitch!”.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Apr 2419 Apr, 2024

Shaboozey, A Bar Song (Tipsy) | Song Review 🎵

Perhaps “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” isn’t your father or grandfather’s country music, but Shaboozey brings ample energy, entertainment, and fun to the table.