~ 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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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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AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review 💿

George James: "Odyssey" by AKA KELZZ is a celebration of emotional freedom & self-discovery. The Berlin-based singer takes us on a trip through vulnerability, resiliency, and delight...

Album 💿, Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|5Dec 245 Dec, 2024

North Ship, It Looked Like Rain | Album Review 💿

George James: North Ship, a musical pairing from Copenhagen, stuns us with their new album, It Looked Like Rain.

Album 💿, Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|26Jul 2426 Jul, 2024

ETHAN, Divine Intervention (EP) | Album Review 💿

Sydney-based, New Zealand pop singer, songwriter, and producer ETHAN excels on his sexy, six-song EP, DIVINE INTERVENTION.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|18Apr 2418 Apr, 2024

Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine | Album Review 💿

Following nearly a four-year-hiatus, pop superstar Ariana Grande returns with her stupendous, seventh studio album, eternal sunshine.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|18Mar 2418 Mar, 2024

Kingdumb, Eternally Never | Album Review 💿

Kingdumb, the versatile producer hailing from Swindon, delivers a captivating ride with his latest mixtape, Eternally Never.

Album 💿, Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|15Mar 2415 Mar, 2024

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

~ 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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Lucky Daye, Fly U Out | Song Review

Central Cee, The Team | Song Review

Greyson Chance, DIRTY LAUNDRY | Song Review

Rex Orange County, Indecision | Song Review

DESTIN CONRAD, FAVORITE LOVER | Song Review

Cloud, Nobody’s Dreaming | Song Review

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Alex Warren, RESCUER | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️ “RESCUER” is a pleasant Alex Warren pop song but not a game-changing or particularly memorable one.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Aug 2610 Aug, 2026

STELLA LEFTY, Lean In, Kiss Me | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With “Lean In, Kiss Me,” rising country singer-songwriter STELLA LEFTY delivers a brief, enjoyable, and sound country-pop single.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Aug 2610 Aug, 2026

Sam Smith, When He’s Gone | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Award-winning nonbinary pop singer-songwriter Sam Smith strikes gold with “When He’s Gone,” the third single from their fifth LP, Hazel Eyes.

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Aug 2610 Aug, 2026

Tove Lo, DNH | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Swedish pop singer-songwriter Tove Lo drops another bop with “DNH,” the second single and fifth track from her sixth studio album, ESTRUS.

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Aug 266 Aug, 2026

Slayyyter, brand new chanel$ | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️½ While it doesn’t match the fun of “Crank” or “Old Technology,” Slayyyter delivers another enjoyable pop track with “brand new chanel$.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Aug 266 Aug, 2026

Kid Souf, DONT LIKE TO DANCE | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Although Kid Souf says he “DONT LIKE TO DANCE,” he delivers a brief, playful, summery dance bop that slaps something fierce.

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Aug 263 Aug, 2026

Cardi B, AH HA | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The ever-fierce and unapologetic Cardi B brings attitude, energy, and fire to the hard-nosed, zero-f*cks-giving banger “AH HA.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Aug 263 Aug, 2026

Beartooth, Eyes Closed | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Caleb Shomo backlash aside, Beartooth delivers an enjoyable, spirited single with “Eyes Closed,” the second track from their sixth album, Pure Ecstasy.