~ 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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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

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

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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

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

~ 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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Lola Young, From Down Here | Song Review

Olivia Rodrigo, the cure | Song Review

BabyChiefDoit, Game Six | Song Review

Pharaoh Jo, Enough For You | Song Review

Concrete Club, People Like Us | Song Review

Tove Lo, I’m your girl right? | Song Review

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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

Chief Keef & Mustard, Shake Dat | Song Review 🎵

Drill rapper Chief Keef and producer extraordinaire Mustard keep it short but sweet on their utterly infectious viral rap banger, “Shake Dat.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Aug 2518 Aug, 2025

Steve Lacy, Nice Shoes | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Steve Lacy returns in a big way with his distinct alternative R&B single, “Nice Shoes.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Aug 2518 Aug, 2025

Cardi B, Imaginary Playerz | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B brings the heat on “Imaginary Playerz,” which samples a 1990s Jay-Z joint.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Aug 2518 Aug, 2025

The Beaches, Lesbian Of The Year | Song Review 🎵

Canadian alternative rock band The Beaches deliver an authentic, relatable, and thoughtfully penned queer song with “Lesbian Of The Year.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Aug 2518 Aug, 2025

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