~ 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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blackbear, britney in 07 | Song Review

Central Cee, Booga | Song Review

Lil Uzi Vert, Chanel Boy | Song Review

Kevin Jonas, Changing | Song Review

Rico Nasty, PEPPER | Song Review

Luh Tyler, On My Own | Song Review

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Key Glock, A+ | Song Review

Although “A+” lacks any substance whatsoever, save for the desire to drink, Key Glock delivers a brief and infectious rap banger that slaps something fierce.

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

Lil Baby, Real Shit | Song Review

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Baby keeps it real, no BS, on his entertaining, honest, and blunt rap banger, “Real Shit.”

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

Tainy & KAROL G, Única | Song Review

Puerto Rican producer-songwriter Tainy and Colombian singer-songwriter KAROL G put in work on the short but utterly sweet “Única.”

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

The Kid LAROI, A PERFECT WORLD | Song Review

The Kid LAROI conveys those pesky matters of the heart memorably on “A PERFECT WORLD,” the second single from his third LP, BEFORE I FORGET.

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

Charli XCX, Chains of Love | Song Review

Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Charli XCX slackens the tempo and amps up the emotion on her ballad, “Chains of Love.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Nov 2517 Nov, 2025

Romy, Love Who You Love | Song Review

English singer-songwriter Romy sings about the power of love on her moving electronic pop/ dance single, “Love Who You Love.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Nov 2511 Nov, 2025

Joji, If It Only Gets Better | Song Review

Although brief, “If It Only Gets Better” marks another consistent, well-rounded, and highly enjoyable single from Joji.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Nov 2511 Nov, 2025

Kelsea Ballerini, I Sit In Parks | Song Review

Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini shines on her short but sweet, and reflective single, “I Sit In Parks.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Nov 2511 Nov, 2025

Kehlani, Out The Window | Song Review

Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani continues her upward trajectory on her expressive, repentant ballad, “Out The Window.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Nov 2510 Nov, 2025

Katy Perry, bandaids | Song Review

After the substantial ‘L’ that was 143 (as well as the all-female rocket launch), things are looking up for Katy Perry on her respectable single, “bandaids.”

0 Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Nov 2510 Nov, 2025

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