~ 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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Ervin Munir, Pure And Simple | Album Review

AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review

North Ship, It Looked Like Rain | Album Review

ETHAN, Divine Intervention (EP) | Album Review

Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine | Album Review

Kingdumb, Eternally Never | Album Review

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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 ...

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, 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 ...

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, 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.

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, 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.

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, 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.

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, 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.

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

Omar Apollo, Live For Me | Album Review

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Omar Apollo continues to grow and exhibit superb musicianship on his 16-minute, four-track EP, Live For Me.

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, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|9Oct 239 Oct, 2023

Doja Cat, Scarlet | Album Review

After dipping her toes into pop on Planet Her, Doja Cat embraces rap on her enjoyable, if imperfect, fourth studio album, Scarlet.

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, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|27Sep 2327 Sep, 2023

Tyler Childers, Rustin’ In The Rain | Album Review

On his brief 2023 album, Rustlin’ In The Rain, Grammy-nominated country musician Tyler Childers delivers a tour de force, never missing the mark.

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, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22Sep 2322 Sep, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo, GUTS | Album Review

With big shoes to fill following the success of her debut album, Sour, Grammy-winner Olivia Rodrigo delivers a marvelous sophomore LP filled with GUTS.

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, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|21Sep 2321 Sep, 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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GloRilla, Typa | Song Review

Oliver Anthony Music, Scornful Woman | Song Review

Mariah Carey, Type Dangerous | Song Review

Sabrina Carpenter, Manchild | Song Review

Lil Tecca, OWA OWA | Song Review

bbno$, Mary Poppins | Song Review

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Jamal Roberts, Heal | Song Review

American Idol winner Jamal Roberts delivers a moving, spiritual rendition of the Tom Odell single, “Heal.”

0 Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs

By the musical hype|21May 2521 May, 2025

Kesha, BOY CRAZY. | Song Review

Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Kesha drops an infectious pop bop about lusting for all the boys on “BOY CRAZY.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs

By the musical hype|19May 2519 May, 2025

Rihanna, Friend of Mine | Song Review

Grammy-winning R&B/pop superstar Rihanna drops a polarizing single with “Friend of Mine” from the Smurfs Movie soundtrack.

0 Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs

By the musical hype|19May 2519 May, 2025

GIVĒON, RATHER BE | Song Review

Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter GIVĒON can’t seem to move on from his ex-girlfriend on his emotional, hypnotic, and vulnerable neo-soul single, “RATHER BE.”

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By the musical hype|19May 2519 May, 2025

CMAT, Take A Sexy Picture Of Me | Song Review

Alternative Irish singer/songwriter CMAT drops a surefire bop with the country-tinged “Take A Sexy Picture Of Me,” the second single from her 2025 album, EURO-COUNTRY.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs

By the musical hype|19May 2519 May, 2025