~ 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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Jennifer Porter, Yes, I Do! | Album Review 💿

On Yes, I Do!, Jennifer Porter transports us to the vibrant streets of New Orleans and the soulful ambiance of Memphis, where blues & soul intertwine.

Album 💿, Columns, Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|9Feb 249 Feb, 2024

Ricky Dillard, Choirmaster II | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated gospel singer, songwriter, and choirmaster Ricky Dillard delivers another fantastic live gospel album with Choirmaster II.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|29Jan 2429 Jan, 2024

Ervin Munir, Broken Compass | Album Review 💿

Broken Compass, the latest album by Ervin Munir, is a shining example of the enduring power of folk, blending traditional influences with contemporary styles.

Album 💿, Columns, Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|17Jan 2417 Jan, 2024

Joaicon, emotional fuqboi | Album Review 💿

Dominican pop artist Joaicon shines on his brief but compelling debut EP, memorably titled, emotional fuqboi.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|5Dec 235 Dec, 2023

Jung Kook, GOLDEN | Album Review 💿

  While GOLDEN, the brief debut album by K-Pop standout Jung Kook lacks innovation, it is an enjoyable pop LP, all in all.    “3D”  “I can’t touch you through the phone ...

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|7Nov 237 Nov, 2023

Troye Sivan, Something To Give Each Other | Album Review 💿

After a five-year-hiatus between studio albums, Troye Sivan makes a marvelous return with his brief but potent third album, Something To Give Each Other.  Fans had to wait an excruciating five ...

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|23Oct 2323 Oct, 2023

Sufjan Stevens, Javelin | Album Review 💿

Gifted singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens delivers one of the best projects of his career with his 10th studio album Javelin, dedicated to his late partner.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21Oct 2321 Oct, 2023

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Thomas Cole, Late To Bloom | Album Review 💿

Late To Bloom, the debut LP by Thomas Cole, is a high-octane energy booster, poised to etch its dance-pop anthemic charm into the annals of music history.

Album 💿, Columns, Guest Posts, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By George James|20Oct 2320 Oct, 2023

Kirk Franklin, Father’s Day | Album Review 💿

Ever consistent, Grammy-winning gospel musician Kirk Franklin delivers another anointed, contemporary gospel LP with Father’s Day.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Oct 2315 Oct, 2023

Mike Taveira, Bloom All Night | Album Review 💿

The handsome and talented pop musician Mike Taveira delivers four fabulous songs on his 2023 EP, Bloom All Night.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|10Oct 2310 Oct, 2023

~ 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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Artemas, professional heartbreaker | Song Review

John Summit, LIGHTS GO OUT | Song Review

Melanie Martinez, POSSESSION | Song Review

Noah Kahan, The Great Divide | Song Review

Flo Milli, Flo Jackson | Song Review

Dermot Kennedy, Funeral | Song Review

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Charli XCX, Wall of Sound | Song Review

Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Charli XCX wows with the brief but dynamic and enigmatic single, “Wall of Sound.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jan 2619 Jan, 2026

Charlie Puth, Beat Yourself Up | Song Review

Pop singer, songwriter, and producer Charlie Puth drops another pleasant, well-rounded single, “Beat Yourself Up,” from his fourth LP, Whatever’s Clever!.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jan 2619 Jan, 2026

ZEE MACHINE, MAGNETIC | Song Review

Pop singer-songwriter ZEE MACHINE puts their foot into “MAGNETIC,” one of the most electrifying, fun, and irresistible singles of their career.

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jan 2615 Jan, 2026

Jill Scott, Pressha | Song Review

Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Jill Scott shines on “Pressha,” the second advanced single from her long-awaited sixth album, To Whom This May Concern.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jan 2615 Jan, 2026

bbno$, diamonds are forever | Song Review

Canadian rapper/singer bbno$ continues to be prolific and shows his versatility on his engaging first single of 2026, “diamonds are forever.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jan 2614 Jan, 2026

Ari Lennox, Twin Flame | Song Review

Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Ari Lennox delivers another bop with her love-centric single, “Twin Flame.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jan 2614 Jan, 2026

Father John Misty, The Old Law | Song Review

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Father John Misty impresses with his skillful pen and top-notch musicianship once more on his single, “The Old Law.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jan 2614 Jan, 2026

Feng, Cali Crazy | Song Review

Gen-Z British rapper, singer, and songwriter Feng drops a summery single in the dead of winter with the short but utterly sweet “Cali Crazy.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jan 2613 Jan, 2026

Luke Combs, Sleepless in a Hotel Room | Song Review

Country singer-songwriter Luke Combs shines on the sleepless “Sleepless in a Hotel Room,” a single from his sixth studio album, The Way I Am.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jan 2613 Jan, 2026

Stephen Sanchez, Sweet Love | Song Review

Retro pop singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez asserts that her love has a hold on him on his brief but entertaining single, “Sweet Love.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Jan 2612 Jan, 2026

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