~ 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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The Neighbourhood, Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones | Album Review 💿

Conceptual, yet relatable & always ear-catching, Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones, the fourth studio album by The Neighbourhood, is a must-hear.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|30Sep 2030 Sep, 2020

Machine Gun Kelly, Tickets to My Downfall | Album Review 💿

Machine Gun Kelly successfully shifts from hip-hop to pop-punk on his fifth studio album, Tickets to My Downfall.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|29Sep 2029 Sep, 2020

Joji, Nectar | Album Review 💿

On his delayed but highly anticipated sophomore LP, alternative standout Joji shines (more often than not) elevating his artistry up a notch.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|28Sep 2028 Sep, 2020

Toni Braxton, Spell My Name | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning R&B singer Toni Braxton remains a class act on her 10th album, Spell My Name. She the mark of consistency.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|23Sep 2023 Sep, 2020

Alicia Keys, Alicia | Album Review 💿

All in all, Alicia ends up being a pleasant, well-rounded seventh studio album by Grammy-winning R&B artist Alicia Keys.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|21Sep 2021 Sep, 2020

Keedron Bryant, I Just Wanna Live | Album Review 💿

Viral teen singer Keedron Bryant shines on his debut EP, fitting named after the hit that made him famous, I Just Wanna Live.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Sep 2015 Sep, 2020

Big Sean, Detroit 2 | Album Review 💿

Detroit rapper Big Sean delivers the best album of his career with his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Detroit 2.

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

Kem, Love Always Wins | Album Review 💿

Kem remains classy and incredibly consistent on his fifth studio album, Love Always Wins, which arrives following a six-year hiatus.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4Sep 204 Sep, 2020

Katy Perry, Smile | Album Review 💿

After disappointing with Witness in 2017, Smile definitely marks an improvement for Grammy-nominated pop superstar Katy Perry.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|1Sep 201 Sep, 2020

The Killers, Imploding the Mirage | Album Review 💿

Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vannucci Jr., the sole remaining members of The Killers drop an awesome sixth album with Imploding the Mirage.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|28Aug 2028 Aug, 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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bbno$, diamonds are forever | Song Review

Ari Lennox, Twin Flame | Song Review

Father John Misty, The Old Law | Song Review

Feng, Cali Crazy | Song Review

Luke Combs, Sleepless in a Hotel Room | Song Review

Stephen Sanchez, Sweet Love | Song Review

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Rod Wave, Westside Connection | Song Review 🎵

Once more, melodic rapper Rod Wave wears his heart on his sleeve in his first single of 2025, “Westside Connection.” It’s solid, not groundbreaking.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jan 2514 Jan, 2025

Jordan Adetunji, Too Many Women (Ft. kwn) | Song Review 🎵

Belfast singer Jordan Adetunji, assisted by kwn, drops “Too Many Women,” a short but sweet single from his 2025 album, A Jaguar’s Dream.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jan 2513 Jan, 2025

Japanese Breakfast, Orlando in Love | Song Review 🎵

Michelle Zauner & Japanese Breakfast warm up 2025 with the classy & enigmatic “Orlando in Love,” the promo single from For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jan 2513 Jan, 2025

Mac Miller, 5 Dollar Pony Rides | Song Review 🎵

Mac Miller sounds phenomenal on his posthumous single, “5 Dollar Pony Rides,” from his second posthumous album, Balloonerism.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jan 2513 Jan, 2025

Teddy Swims, Are You Even Real (Ft. Givēon) | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop artist Teddy Swims taps Grammy-nominated R&B artist Givēon for the assist on the soulful duet, “Are You Even Real.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jan 2513 Jan, 2025

Brett Eldredge, Gorgeous | Song Review 🎵

Country singer/songwriter Brett Eldredge brings a heaping dose of authenticity and empowerment on his debut single as an independent artist, “Gorgeous.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jan 259 Jan, 2025

Rose Gray, Party People | Song Review 🎵

Rose Gray brings the ‘party’ in her electrifying dance-pop song, “Party People,” the fifth single from her debut album, Louder, Please.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jan 259 Jan, 2025

Armin van Buuren, Norma Jean Martine & LAWRENT, Euphoria | Song Review 🎵

Armin van Buuren, Norma Jean Martine, and LAWRENT, with Alok, deliver a brief but potent dance gem with “Euphoria.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jan 259 Jan, 2025

Little Simz, Hello, Hi | Song Review 🎵

Confident and talented British rapper Lil Simz ‘cooks’ on her brief but potent drill-infused rap banger, “Hello, Hi.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Jan 256 Jan, 2025

Zerb & Wiz Khalifa, Location | Song Review 🎵

Brazilian DJ/producer Zerb, assisted by Ty Dolla $ign, and Wiz Khalifa, warm up those frigid January 2025 temps with the piping hot dance cut, “Location.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Jan 256 Jan, 2025

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