~ 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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Ariana Grande, Positions | Album Review 💿

While Positions is no thank, u next, Grammy-winner Ariana Grande still delivers a compelling, enjoyable, & well-rounded sixth studio LP.

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

Ruel, Bright Lights, Red Eyes (EP) | Album Review 💿

Ascending Australian pop singer Ruel sounds absolutely amazing on his third EP, Bright Lights, Red Eyes.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|29Oct 2029 Oct, 2020

21 Savage & Metro Boomin, Savage Mode II | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning rapper 21 Savage and rap ‘super producer’ Metro Boomin team up once again on Savage Mode II, an album full of bangers.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|22Oct 2022 Oct, 2020

Omar Apollo, Apolonio | Album Review 💿

Apolonio, the 2020 mini-album by Omar Apollo, provides a marvelous sampling of the incredible things that he has in store for the future.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|20Oct 2020 Oct, 2020

Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Agüita | Album Review 💿

Alternative standout Gabriel Garzón-Montano shows the full range of his musicianship on his adventurous sophomore album, Agüita.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|16Oct 2016 Oct, 2020

Trey Songz, Back Home | Album Review 💿

R&B standout Trey Songz delivers a long, but totally enjoyable project with Back Home, his long-awaited, eighth studio album.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|15Oct 2015 Oct, 2020

Aloe Blacc, All Love Everything | Album Review 💿

R&B standout Aloe Blacc makes a classy and respectable return on All Love Everything, an album characterized by dedication and monogamy.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|12Oct 2012 Oct, 2020

BLACKPINK, The Album | Album Review 💿

Rising K-Pop girl group BLACPINK deliver a short, sweet, and utterly infectious eight-track album with The Album that never disappoints.

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

Mariah Carey, The Rarities | Album Review 💿

Mariah Carey may not ‘move the needle’ with The Rarities, but she definitely reminds us why she’s been a force for three decades.

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

Fleet Foxes, Shore | Album Review 💿

Shore, the fourth studio album by Fleet Foxes, is a truly special, well-rounded album that features top-notch musicianship.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Oct 203 Oct, 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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Lizzo, Love in Real Life | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Lizzo makes a fabulous comeback with her Prince-influenced single, “Love in Real Life.”

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

Coco Jones, Taste | Song Review 🎵

The ‘taste’ that Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Coco Jones ‘cooks up’ in her single, “Taste” is incredibly delicious.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Feb 2525 Feb, 2025

JENNIE, ExtraL (Ft. Doechii) | Song Review 🎵

South Korean singer and rapper JENNIE enlists the talents of Grammy-winning rapper Doechii on her high-flying single, “ExtraL.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Feb 2525 Feb, 2025

Bentley Robles & ZEE MACHINE, LOCK ME UP! | Song Review 🎵

Bentley Robles and ZEE MACHINE team up as TEARS & GEARZ on the brief, bright, and entertaining pop single, “LOCK ME UP!”.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2519 Feb, 2025

Addison Rae, High Fashion | Song Review 🎵

Ascending pop singer Addison Rae returns with another ear-catching bop with “High Fashion.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2519 Feb, 2025

Julia Thomsen, Romantic Embrace | Song Review 🎵

George James: Award-winning composer Julia Thomsen's latest release, "Romantic Embrace", is out now and full of pure bliss.

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

Selena Gomez & benny blanco, Scared Of Loving You | Song Review 🎵

Engaged power couple Selena Gomez and benny blanco unveil their short but sweet first single from their LP, I Said I Love You First, “Scared of Loving You.”

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