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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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Joaicon, THE PARTY DIDN’T FIX ME | Album Review

Lisa Marie Simmons, Notespeak (In a Word) | Album Review

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

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AJR, OK ORCHESTRA | Album Review 💿

AJR deliver some intriguing moments on their fourth album, OK ORCHESTRA, but dwell too much on matters of millennial this round.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|5Apr 215 Apr, 2021

Jon Batiste, We Are | Album Review 💿

Gifted, versatile Louisianan musician Jon Batiste delivers one of the year’s best and most satisfying R&B albums with We Are.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|27Mar 2127 Mar, 2021

Lana Del Rey, Chemtrails Over the Country Club | Album Review 💿

Despite having a tall task of following up a career masterpiece, Lana Del Rey keeps the hot streak going on Chemtrails Over the Country Club.

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

Joshua Bassett, Joshua Bassett (EP) | Album Review 💿

Rising young actor and pop musician Joshua Bassett shows immense potential on his six-track, self-titled debut EP.

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

Justin Bieber, Justice | Album Review 💿

Justice is a respectable, at times, enjoyable pop album from Justin Bieber. Still, the LP could use more excitement and personality.

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

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

~ 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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Haiden Henderson, dumblond → Song Review

brakence, death rolL → Song Review

brakence, crystallized → Song Review

Mike Taveira, Payphone → Song Review

Yung Miami, F You → Song Review

ETHAN & DEVAURA, Hope I’m Just High → Song Review

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Mary J. Blige, Want Love | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Decorated R&B singer-songwriter and actress Mary J. Blige pleads a compelling case for romance on her smooth single, “Want Love.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Apr 266 Apr, 2026

Bleachers, the van | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With their reminiscent song “the van,” Bleachers delivers another engaging advance single from their sixth studio album, everyone for ten minutes.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Apr 266 Apr, 2026

Ravyn Lenae & Dominic Fike, Reputation | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ravyn Lenae and Dominic Fike make a formidable duo on the relationship-oriented alt-pop single, “Reputation.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Apr 266 Apr, 2026

Cole Redding, Shot In The Dark | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Out pop singer-songwriter Cole Redding drops a brief but striking, love-oriented single with “Shot In The Dark.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 262 Apr, 2026

Jungle, Carry On | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ British band Jungle delivers a beautiful, celestial song with “Carry On,” the promo single and sixth track from their fifth album, Sunshine.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Apr 261 Apr, 2026

Suki Waterhouse, Back in Love | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Talented English singer-songwriter Suki Waterhouse is happy again, thanks to being “Back In Love.” She eats on this fun, well-rounded single.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Apr 261 Apr, 2026

Paul McCartney, Days We Left Behind | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Paul McCartney delivers the goods, as he has throughout his legendary career, on “Days We Left Behind,” the promo single from The Boys of Dungeon Lane.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Mar 2631 Mar, 2026

John Summit & The Chainsmokers, ALL THE TIME | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ John Summit, The Chainsmokers, and Ilsey put in serious work on the electrifying, fun, and vibe-filled single, “ALL THE TIME.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Mar 2631 Mar, 2026

ZAYN, Sideways | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nobody is looking at pop singer-songwriter ZAYN sideways, given the excellence of “Sideways,” a second incredible single from his fifth album, KONNOKOL.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Mar 2630 Mar, 2026