~ 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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Shawn Mendes, Wonder | Album Review 💿

Shawn Mendes begins the transition from heartthrob to fully grown adult on his fourth studio album, Wonder.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|9Dec 209 Dec, 2020

Josh Groban, Harmony | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated traditional pop artist Josh Groban sounds incredibly harmonious on his eighth studio album, Harmony.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Dec 203 Dec, 2020

Miley Cyrus, Plastic Hearts | Album Review 💿

With her seventh studio album, Plastic Hearts, Grammy-nominated pop standout Miley Cyrus releases her best album in years.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|2Dec 202 Dec, 2020

Chris Stapleton, Starting Over | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winner Chris Stapleton delivers the best country album of 2020 with his fourth studio album, Starting Over.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|23Nov 2023 Nov, 2020

Megan Thee Stallion, Good News | Album Review 💿

Megan Thee Stallion brings the heat on her cocky, confident, hypersexual, and unapologetic debut album, Good News.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|23Nov 2023 Nov, 2020

Pat Reilly, Prince of the Night (EP) | Album Review 💿

LGBTQ+ pop artist Pat Reilly shines on his debut EP, Prince of the Night, mixing pop, electronic, R&B with a distinct, queer narrative.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Nov 2019 Nov, 2020

Bruce Springsteen, Letter to You | Album Review 💿

The thrilling ‘Letter to You’ marks the best Bruce Springsteen album in years, surpassing The Boss’ 2019 LP, Western Stars.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|12Nov 2012 Nov, 2020

Busta Rhymes, Extinction Level Event 2 | Album Review 💿

Although far too long, it’s great to see Busta Rhymes back in the game with his 10th LP, Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|11Nov 2011 Nov, 2020

The Kid LAROI, F*CK LOVE (SAVAGE) | Album Review 💿

F*CK LOVE (SAVAGE), the debut commercial mixtape from The Kid LAROI, shows ample potential and a bright future for the teen rapper.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|10Nov 2010 Nov, 2020

Sam Smith, Love Goes | Album Review 💿

After being delayed, Love Goes, the third album by Sam Smith arrives with its fair share of moments, though fails to supplant his past work.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|5Nov 205 Nov, 2020

~ 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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kwn, hopeless romantic | Song Review

Jonah Kagen, Talkin’ About Jesus | Song Review

Mary J. Blige, More Than A Lover | Song Review

Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

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Marsha Swanson, Like An Angel | Track Review 🎵

"Like An Angel," released as a standalone single by UK-based singer-songwriter Marsha Swanson, exudes warmth and thrives off its intimate sound.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|18Mar 2518 Mar, 2025

HAIM, Relationships | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated alternative sister trio HAIM drops an enjoyable, surefire bop with “Relationships.”

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

Lizzo, Still Bad | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop artist Lizzo keeps it ‘bad’ in the best, most ear-catching way possible on her single, “Still Bad.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Mar 2517 Mar, 2025

Chappell Roan, The Giver | Song Review 🎵

“The Giver” marks another entertaining, high-flying joint from Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Chappell Roan.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Mar 2517 Mar, 2025

Lil Nas X, HOTBOX | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper/singer Lil Nas X brings the f#ckin’ heat (literally) on his fun and infectious single, “HOTBOX.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Mar 2517 Mar, 2025

Doechii, Anxiety | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Doechii continues to show her range and immense talent on the finished version of her song, “Anxiety.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Mar 2512 Mar, 2025

Ghost, Satanized | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Swedish metal band Ghost ‘brings the heat,’ and a heaping dose of blasphemy, damnation, heresy, and satanism, on “Satanized.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Mar 2512 Mar, 2025

Benson Boone, Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else | Song Review 🎵

Hunky pop singer Benson Boone apologizes, asserting, “Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else,” yet ultimately admits he is still in love with her in his first single of 2025.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Mar 253 Mar, 2025