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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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Alaska Thunderfuck, Brunette | Song Review

D’Leesa, Angel of Light | Song Review

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

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The Kid LAROI, A PERFECT WORLD | Song Review

The Kid LAROI conveys those pesky matters of the heart memorably on “A PERFECT WORLD,” the second single from his third LP, BEFORE I FORGET.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Nov 2524 Nov, 2025

Charli XCX, Chains of Love | Song Review

Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Charli XCX slackens the tempo and amps up the emotion on her ballad, “Chains of Love.”

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

Romy, Love Who You Love | Song Review

English singer-songwriter Romy sings about the power of love on her moving electronic pop/ dance single, “Love Who You Love.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Nov 2511 Nov, 2025

Joji, If It Only Gets Better | Song Review

Although brief, “If It Only Gets Better” marks another consistent, well-rounded, and highly enjoyable single from Joji.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Nov 2511 Nov, 2025

Kelsea Ballerini, I Sit In Parks | Song Review

Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini shines on her short but sweet, and reflective single, “I Sit In Parks.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Nov 2511 Nov, 2025

Kehlani, Out The Window | Song Review

Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani continues her upward trajectory on her expressive, repentant ballad, “Out The Window.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Nov 2510 Nov, 2025

Katy Perry, bandaids | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ After the substantial ‘L’ that was 143 (as well as the all-female rocket launch), things are looking up for Katy Perry on her respectable single, “bandaids.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Nov 2510 Nov, 2025

Joji, Past Won’t Leave My Bed | Song Review

Joji’s haunted heartbreak is the listener’s pleasure on “Past Won’t Leave My Bed,” the third single from his fourth album, Piss in the Wind.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Nov 2510 Nov, 2025

Sexyy Red, For No Reason | Song Review

Bold St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red keeps things raunchy, unapologetic, and unhinged on her single “For No Reason” without moving the needle or showing more range.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Nov 2510 Nov, 2025

Foo Fighters, Asking For A Friend | Song Review

Dave Grohl and his Grammy-winning rock band, Foo Fighters, bring it on their hard-rocking second single of 2025, “Asking For A Friend.” ave your promises until we meet again / You ...

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Oct 2527 Oct, 2025

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