~ 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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Rick Glam, VAMPIRE (EP) | Album Review

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

Lizzo, MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING | 📀 Review

Ervin Munir, Pure And Simple | Album Review 💿

AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review 💿

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Avril Lavigne, Love Sux | Album Review 💿

Overall, Canadian standout Avril Lavigne delivers a respectable return to form with her seventh studio album, Love Sux.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|10Mar 2210 Mar, 2022

Mary J. Blige, Good Morning Gorgeous | Album Review 💿

Mary J. Blige, The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, retains her crown on her first album in five years, the consistent, enjoyable Good Morning Gorgeous.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|17Feb 2217 Feb, 2022

Jazmine Sullivan, Heaux Tales Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe | Album Review 💿

R&B singer/songwriter Jazmine Sullivan continues the shine of Heaux Tales on Heaux Tales Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|16Feb 2216 Feb, 2022

Kim Petras, Slut Pop | Album Review 💿

Slut Pop isn’t a deep or profound EP from Kim Petras, but there’s no shortage of naughty, sexed-up fun.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|15Feb 2215 Feb, 2022

Teddy Swims, Tough Love (EP) | Album Review 💿

On his 18-minute EP, Tough Love, pop singer/songwriter Teddy Swims exhibits ample potential, captivating us with his impressive instrument.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4Feb 224 Feb, 2022

Asbjørn, Boyology | Album Review 💿

On his third studio album, Boyology, Asbjørn delivers an enthralling album that is authentic, honest, and incredibly entertaining.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Feb 223 Feb, 2022

Years & Years, Night Call | Album Review 💿

Years & Years – now comprised of only Olly Alexander – brings the heat in 2022 with a terrific third album, Night Call.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Feb 221 Feb, 2022

Eric Nam, There and Back Again | Album Review 💿

Eric Nam may never break a sweat on There and Back Again, but the temperature certainly rises nonetheless on this brief, pleasant LP.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|31Jan 2231 Jan, 2022

The Weeknd, Dawn FM | Album Review 💿

Canadian R&B superstar The Weeknd delivers another masterpiece with his fifth studio album, Dawn FM.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|11Jan 2211 Jan, 2022

Mariah Carey, Merry Christmas | Album Review 💿

Mariah Carey still lays claim to one of the most popular, crowd-pleasing Christmas albums of all time with 1994’s Merry Christmas.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|20Dec 2120 Dec, 2021

~ 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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Stephen Sanchez, Sweet Love | Song Review

Robyn, Talk to Me | Song Review

A$AP Rocky, Punky Rocky | Song Review

Bruno Mars, I Just Might | Song Review

Artemas, time alone w u | Song Review

mgk, times of my life | Song Review

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Jay Kurdy, You Gave Me Music | Song Review 🎵

Jay Kurdy has been building something interesting with his releases, and "You Gave Me Music" featuring Rachel Chambers confirms he's hitting his stride.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|20Jun 2520 Jun, 2025

Gunna Won’t Stop | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Gunna makes it clear that he is in it for the long haul on his unstoppable single, “Won’t Stop.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jun 2517 Jun, 2025

Kane Brown, 2 Pair | Song Review 🎵

Kane Brown doesn’t just buy one pair: he needs two pairs of everything on his brief but entertaining single, “2 Pair.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jun 2516 Jun, 2025

Kevin Abstract & Dominic Fike, Geezer | Song Review 🎵

Kevin Abstract and Dominic Fike collaborate on “Geezer,” an intriguing promo single from Abstract’s 2025 album, Blush.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jun 2516 Jun, 2025

Chris Brown, Holy Blindfold | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Chris Brown offers a welcome change of pace on his kinder, gentler single, “Holy Blindfold.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jun 2516 Jun, 2025

Kehlani, Folded | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani brings her A Game on “Folded,” among the best songs of her fabulous career.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jun 2516 Jun, 2025

J.M.Dee, Bittersweet Vacancy | Song Review 🎵

J.M.Dee has never been one to color inside the lines, and his latest offering, "Bittersweet Vacancy," proves he's doubling down on that philosophy.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|11Jun 2511 Jun, 2025

GloRilla, Typa | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Memphis rapper GloRilla is aggressive regarding love on “Typa,” a single that prominently samples a beloved 2000s Keyshia Cole song.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jun 259 Jun, 2025

Oliver Anthony Music, Scornful Woman | Song Review 🎵

After prejudging “Scornful Woman,” I repent: Oliver Anthony Music delivers a song featuring epic vocals, thrilling music, and heartfelt, sincere songwriting.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jun 259 Jun, 2025