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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, When I Think | Album Review

Vinyl Floor, Balancing Act | Album Review

Von Venn, Forgetting The Fall | Album Review

Rick Glam, VAMPIRE (EP) | Album Review

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

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Lorde, Solar Power | Album Review 💿

Solar Power, the third studio album by Lorde, doesn’t match or eclipse her masterpiece Melodrama, but has its fair share of elite moments.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|25Aug 2125 Aug, 2021

Prince, Welcome 2 America | Album Review 💿

The late, great Prince shines on his posthumously released album, Welcome 2 America, adding to his illustrious catalog of music. 

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|24Aug 2124 Aug, 2021

Ben Platt, Reverie | Album Review 💿

Actor/musician extraordinaire Ben Platt ‘shakes things up’ on his sophomore album, Reverie, further showcasing his talent and versatility.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|23Aug 2123 Aug, 2021

The Killers, Pressure Machine | Album Review 💿

The Killers deliver a fantastic seventh studio album with Pressure Machine, which arrives less than a year after Imploding the Mirage.

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

Jennifer Hudson, Respect (Soundtrack) | Album Review 💿

Although a tall task, Jennifer Hudson does a fantastic job of capturing the essence of Aretha Franklin on the Respect soundtrack.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|16Aug 2116 Aug, 2021

Nas, King’s Disease II | Album Review 💿

Nas exceeds expectations on his 13th studio album, King’s Disease II, the stellar follow-up to the Grammy-winning King’s Disease.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|13Aug 2113 Aug, 2021

Billie Eilish, Happier Than Ever | Album Review 💿

Billie Eilish exceeds expectations on Happier Than Ever, her authentic, more intimate and personal sophomore album.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|2Aug 212 Aug, 2021

Clairo, Sling | Album Review 💿

Alternative singer/songwriter Clairo ‘ups the ante’ on her incredibly mature and artful sophomore album, SLING.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|29Jul 2129 Jul, 2021

Leon Bridges, Gold-Diggers Sound | Album Review 💿

R&B artist Leon Bridges releases his most ‘contemporary’ album to date in Gold-Diggers Sound, while retaining the soulful cues and touches.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|28Jul 2128 Jul, 2021

The Kid LAROI, F*CK LOVE 3: OVER YOU | Album Review 💿

Rising Australian rapper/singer The Kid LAROI continues to expand his debut mixtape, F*CK LOVE with a third EP, F*CK LOVE 3: OVER YOU.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|26Jul 2126 Jul, 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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KATSEYE, PINKY UP | Song Review

Kehlani, Back and Forth | Song Review

Lady Gaga & Doechii, RUNWAY | Song Review

Jack White, G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs | Song Review

Trippie Redd & Young Thug, Paperbag Boy | Song Review

John Summit & Feid, CHICA 305 | Song Review

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Lady Gaga, The Dead Dance | Song Review 🎵

Academy and Grammy Award-winning superstar Lady Gaga drops a deadly, surefire dance-pop bop with “The Dead Dance.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Sep 258 Sep, 2025

barDe, What The Hell, Hey | Song Review 🎵

BarDe's debut single "What the Hell, Hey" is a track oozing flavour from the moment those 90s electric guitar riffs kick in. The singer from Manchester does not hold anything ...

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|8Sep 258 Sep, 2025

The Kid LAROI, SHE DON’T NEED TO KNOW | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Australian pop artist The Kid LAROI brings ample swagger to the short but sweet single, “SHE DON’T NEED TO KNOW.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Sep 251 Sep, 2025

Florence + The Machine, Everybody Scream | Song Review 🎵

Florence + The Machine embraces her fans and the highs of performing on “Everybody Scream,” the promo single from their sixth album, Everybody Scream.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Aug 2525 Aug, 2025

Ruel, The Suburbs | Song Review 🎵

Australian pop singer/songwriter Ruel is looking toward the future with his lover on the enjoyable, heartfelt single, “The Suburbs.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Aug 2525 Aug, 2025

Doja Cat, Jealous Type | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning singer and rapper Doja Cat returns with an enjoyable and envy-laden pop single, “Jealous Type.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Aug 2525 Aug, 2025

Parsa Sleighter, Bedroom Superstar | Song Review 🎵

Self-described alternative princess Parsa Sleighter mesmerizes with his ambient and enigmatic dream-pop ballad, “Bedroom Superstar.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Aug 2525 Aug, 2025

Jaba Khalid, Outside | Song Review 🎵

I've been listening to Jaba Khalid's new single "Outside" on repeat since it dropped, and I have to say, this guy really knows what he's doing.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|22Aug 2522 Aug, 2025

Artic Baba, No Man’s Land | Song Review 🎵

Von Venn releases “You Can Talk To Me,” ahead of their highly anticipated album, Forgetting the Fall.

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

Khalid, in plain sight | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum pop and contemporary R&B artist Khalid sounds much more fun and loose on his brief and engaging single, “in plain sight.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Aug 2519 Aug, 2025

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