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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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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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Greyson Chance, GARÇONOVA | Song Review

Yeat, ON NOTHING | Song Review

John Legend, Daylight | Song Review

Victoria Monét, Juicy | Song Review

Aaron Frazer, Paint The Picture | Song Review

JISOO, CLICK | Song Review

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Hurricane Wisdom, Over Now | Song Review

Florida rapper Hurricane Wisdom delivers an enjoyable, reflective, and short melodic rap single with “Over Now.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Feb 269 Feb, 2026

sombr, Homewrecker | Song Review

Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter sombr ‘brings the heat’ on his first brand-new single from 2026, “Homewrecker.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Feb 269 Feb, 2026

Artemas, professional heartbreaker | Song Review

English pop singer-songwriter Artemas continues a hot streak of darkly captivating pop gems with his single, “professional heartbreaker.”

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

John Summit, LIGHTS GO OUT | Song Review

The hunky, and more importantly, talented DJ and producer John Summit drops an irresistibly energetic electronic banger with “LIGHTS GO OUT.”

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

Melanie Martinez, POSSESSION | Song Review

Alternative pop singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez has us under her spell with her mysterious but enticing single, “POSSESSION.”

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

Noah Kahan, The Great Divide | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Noah Kahan delivers an expressive vocal performance, intact with clever, honest, poetic lyrics on “The Great Divide.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Feb 262 Feb, 2026

Flo Milli, Flo Jackson | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Rapper Flo Milli gives zero f’s on her short, sweet, and unapologetic rap banger, “Flo Jackson.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Jan 2626 Jan, 2026

Dermot Kennedy, Funeral | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy excels on “Funeral,” the promo single and fourth track from his third LP, The Weight of the Woods.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Jan 2626 Jan, 2026

Joji, Last of a Dying Breed | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Joji keeps things short and utterly sweet on the surefire vibe that is “Last of a Dying Breed,” the fifth single and third track from his fourth LP, Piss in ...

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Jan 2626 Jan, 2026

Harry Styles, Aperture | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pop superstar Harry Styles returns with the surprising but engaging “Aperture,” the promo single from his fourth LP, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Jan 2626 Jan, 2026

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