~ 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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Tucker Wetmore, Who Told You That | Song Review

Malcolm Todd, I Just Got Mad | Song Review

ROLE MODEL, Joy | Song Review

Coco Jones, Body So Tea | Song Review

Jorja Smith, Alive | Song Review

Ezra, Let Me Love U Better | Song Review

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Sander Sanchez, the SUN | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Native American Danish artist Sander Sanchez drops his second pop bop of 2026 with the vibrant “The SUN.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Jul 262 Jul, 2026

Charli xcx, Wink Wink | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Charli xcx is a bad girl no more… maybe… per her infectious single “Wink Wink.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Jul 262 Jul, 2026

Steve Lacy, is it cool? | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Steve Lacy taps Grammy-winner SZA for “is it cool?” the second single from his third album.

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Jul 262 Jul, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers, Lost Boys | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers brings the heat on “Lost Boys,” the strong lead single from her third album, Lost Weekend.

1 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Jul 262 Jul, 2026

Ella Collier & GRANT KNOCHE, ALL ME | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pop singer-songwriters Ella Collier & GRANT KNOCHE make a dynamic duo on the enjoyable, fun, and well-rounded single, “ALL ME.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Jul 262 Jul, 2026

The Other Realm, Underwear Party (What Am I Doing Here?) | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alt-pop singer-songwriter The Other Realm delivers a fun record about feeling out of place in “Underwear Party (What Am I Doing Here?).”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Jun 2630 Jun, 2026

Future, Radio | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-winning rapper Future remains consistent on “Radio,” the enjoyable lead single from his 10th studio album, The Real Me.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Jun 2630 Jun, 2026

Benson Boone, The Time Of My Life | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Often shirtless, ‘flipping’ pop singer-songwriter Benson Boone returns with a pleasant, well-rounded ballad, “The Time of My Life.”

0 Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Jun 2630 Jun, 2026

sombr, My Body Isn’t Ready | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter sombr releases one of his most vulnerable songs yet with “My Body Isn’t Ready.”

0 Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Jun 2630 Jun, 2026

Ayham, SADDAM HUSSEIN | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bold and unapologetic, Berlin-based artist Ayham eats and leaves no crumbs on his brief but potent rap single, “SADDAM HUSSEIN.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Jun 2629 Jun, 2026

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