~ 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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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

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

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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

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

~ 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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KATSEYE, PINKY UP | Song Review

Kehlani, Back and Forth | Song Review

Lady Gaga & Doechii, RUNWAY | Song Review

Jack White, G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs | Song Review

Trippie Redd & Young Thug, Paperbag Boy | Song Review

John Summit & Feid, CHICA 305 | Song Review

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Ghost, Lachryma | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Swedish band Ghost makes us shed a tear of joy listening to “Lachryma,” the banging second single from Skeleta.

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

Lana Del Rey, Henry, come on | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey drops her first single of 2025, the country-infused “Henry, come on.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Apr 2514 Apr, 2025

Miley Cyrus, End of the World | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Miley Cyrus intends to ‘live it up’ despite the “End of the World” on the superb single from her album, Something Beautiful.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Apr 257 Apr, 2025

Miley Cyrus, Something Beautiful | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Miley Cyrus ‘brings it’ on the beautiful, experimental pop single, “Something Beautiful,” the title track from her ninth LP.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Apr 257 Apr, 2025

Sexyy Red, Hoochie Coochie | Song Review 🎵

Brash and unapologetic, St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red continues to ride a ratchet, sexed-up wave on her wild, unhinged single, “Hoochie Coochie.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Apr 257 Apr, 2025

2plumdum, Resonates | Track Review 🎵

2plumdum isn’t just riding waves—he’s creating his own current. "Resonates" genuinely lives up to its name.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|4Apr 254 Apr, 2025

Coco Jones, You | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Coco Jones delivers another bop with “You,” a dedicated, love-driven highlight from her debut LP, Why Not More?.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Mar 2531 Mar, 2025

Benjamin, Tommi (seksipommi) | Song Review 🎵

Finnish singer/songwriter Benjamin delivers an entertaining, high-flying, up-tempo pop bop with “Tommi (seksipommi).”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Mar 2531 Mar, 2025

Ari Lennox, Soft Girl Era | Song Review 🎵

Ushering in her “Soft Girl Era,” Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter Ari Lennox ‘brings it,’ delivering a well-rounded vocal performance and an entertaining song.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Mar 2531 Mar, 2025