~ 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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Nick Jonas, Spaceman | Album Review 💿

Pop standout Nick Jonas delivers a tight, enjoyable, and well-rounded album with Spaceman, his first new solo album since 2016.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|17Mar 2117 Mar, 2021

Drake, Scary Hours 2 | EP Review 💿

After delaying his new album, Certified Lover Boy, Drake brings some fire to his three-track EP (or single), Scary Hours 2.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Mar 2111 Mar, 2021

Camilo, Mis Manos | Album Review 💿

Colombian singer/songwriter Camilo drops a tight, entertaining, and well-crafted sophomore album with Mis Manos.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|10Mar 2110 Mar, 2021

Andra Day, The United States vs. Billie Holiday | Album Review 💿

Andra Day shines, channeling her inner Billie Holiday on The United States vs. Billie Holiday (Music from the Motion Picture).

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

SG Lewis, times | Album Review 💿

British DJ, producer, singer and songwriter SG Lewis impresses on his picturesque debut album, times.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|25Feb 2125 Feb, 2021

CJ, Loyalty Over Royalty | Album Review 💿

CJ brings ample energy on Loyalty Over Royalty, but lacks profundity, failing to bring distinct artistry or transcendence to the table.

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

Ariana Grande, Positions (Deluxe) | Album Review 💿

Ariana Grande releases Positions (Deluxe), adding five additional songs, expanding her sixth studio album to a total of 19 tracks.

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

Lucky Daye, Table For Two | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Lucky Daye shines on Table for Two, a short but sweet collection of duets with female R&B standouts.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|18Feb 2118 Feb, 2021

Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia (The Moonlight Edition) | Album Review 💿

Grammy winner Dua Lipa continues her shine on the expanded version of her sophomore LP, Future Nostalgia (The Moonlight Edition).

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|15Feb 2115 Feb, 2021

Foo Fighters, Medicine at Midnight | Album Review 💿

Following a three-year hiatus, Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters return with a totally worthwhile tenth LP, Medicine at Midnight.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|11Feb 2111 Feb, 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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kwn, hopeless romantic | Song Review

Jonah Kagen, Talkin’ About Jesus | Song Review

Mary J. Blige, More Than A Lover | Song Review

Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

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Lorde, What Was That | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning alternative pop singer/songwriter Lorde makes a superb comeback with “What Was That,” the lead single from her fourth LP, Virgin.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5May 255 May, 2025

Lana Del Rey, Bluebird | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey sounds stunning on her second single of 2025, “Bluebird.” “Bluebird” > “Henry, come on.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Apr 2524 Apr, 2025

Key Glock, The Grinch | Song Review 🎵

Memphis rapper Key Glock ‘stands on business’ on the brief but potent and unapologetic banger, “The Grinch.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Apr 2523 Apr, 2025

Morgan Wallen, I Ain’t Comin’ Back | Song Review 🎵

Country superstar Morgan Wallen and versatile singer/songwriter Post Malone collaborate for a second time on the respectable single, “I Ain’t Comin’ Back.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Apr 2521 Apr, 2025

MANÚ & Miggy, No Brainer | Song Review 🎵

Argentinian, Sydney-based musician MANÚ, collaborating with producer Miggy, drops a fresh, satisfying R&B bop with “No Brainer.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Apr 2521 Apr, 2025

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.

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.”

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.

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.