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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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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

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

~ 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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Haiden Henderson, dumblond → Song Review

brakence, death rolL → Song Review

brakence, crystallized → Song Review

Mike Taveira, Payphone → Song Review

Yung Miami, F You → Song Review

ETHAN & DEVAURA, Hope I’m Just High → Song Review

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Jonah Kagen, Talkin’ About Jesus | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Georgia alternative singer-songwriter Jonah Kagen delivers a marvelously penned, performed, and produced single with “Talkin’ About Jesus.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Feb 2623 Feb, 2026

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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Award-winning actress and R&B singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige delivers a heaping dose of love on her dedicated Valentine’s Day single, “More Than A Lover.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2619 Feb, 2026

Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Smoke” marks another smoking hot, R&B-infused pop bop from the smoking hot, incredibly talented, and multifaceted Al Calderon.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2619 Feb, 2026

Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Decorated actor and singer-songwriter Jamie Foxx eats and leaves no crumbs on “Somebody” thanks to the relatable theme/lyrics, superb vocals & sublime production.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2619 Feb, 2026

Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

Guest Contributor George James: Cloud returns with "In My Dream." 

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|19Feb 2619 Feb, 2026

Lil Mabu, sand in turks | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lil Mabu returns with a so-so, melodic rap single in “sand in the turks.” It encompasses matters of the heart and an extremely expensive vacation.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Feb 2618 Feb, 2026

Baby Rose & Leon Thomas, Friends Again | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ R&B singer-songwriter Baby Rose and Grammy-winning musician Leon Thomas are magical on their soulful, silky smooth duet, “Friends Again.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Feb 2618 Feb, 2026

The Red Clay Strays, If I Didn’t Know You | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ South Alabama country rock band The Red Clay Strays delivers a gorgeous, moving, and utterly sincere record with “If I Didn’t Know You.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Feb 2617 Feb, 2026

Victoria Monét, Let Me | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Victoria Monét continues to be consistent and engaging on her love-oriented single, “Let Me.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Feb 2617 Feb, 2026

Fcukers, Beatback | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Electronic band Fcukers (no, your eyes don’t deceive you) bring the heat on “Beatback,” a single and the opening track from their debut album, Ö.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Feb 2616 Feb, 2026

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