~ 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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= Excellent 😀

= Very Good 😀

= Average / Good 🙂 👌

= Below Average… it’s giving sus 😏 😑 🫤

= Mediocre 👎 😡

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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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John Legend, Bigger Love | Album Review 💿

John Legend takes some risks on Bigger Love, which is imperfect, but more often than not, an enjoyable contemporary R&B album.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|23Jun 2023 Jun, 2020

Chloe x Halle, Ungodly Hour | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle show incredible versatility on their fun, well-rounded sophomore album, Ungodly Hour.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|17Jun 2017 Jun, 2020

Charli XCX, how i’m feeling now | Album Review 💿

In the midst of a global pandemic, Charli XCX delivers a brief, but creative and intriguing ‘quarantine’ pop album with how i’m feeling now.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|13Jun 2013 Jun, 2020

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Reunions | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning Americana collective Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit release one of the very best albums of 2020, Reunions.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|12Jun 2012 Jun, 2020

Run the Jewels, RTJ4 | Album Review 💿

Run the Jewels returns with their fourth studio album, the incredibly consistent, well-rounded, and socially conscious RTJ4.

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

Moses Sumney, Græ | Album Review 💿

Alternative singer/songwriter Moses Sumney delivers one of the most ambitious musical projects of 2020 with sophomore album, Græ.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|5Jun 205 Jun, 2020

Perfume Genius, Set My Heart on Fire Immediately | Album Review 💿

Mike Hadreas, better known as Perfume Genius, shines on his incredibly artful, fifth studio album, Set My Heart on Fire Immediately.

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

Ro James, MANTIC | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated R&B artist Ro James delivers an enjoyable, ultra-sensual, and well-rounded sophomore album on MANTIC.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|2Jun 202 Jun, 2020

Alec Benjamin, These Two Windows | Album Review 💿

Alec Benjamin delivers an enjoyable, honest, and well-rounded debut album with These Two Windows, running a succinct 10 tracks/28 minutes.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Jun 201 Jun, 2020

Lady Gaga, Chromatica | Album Review 💿

With her sixth studio album, Chromatica, Lady Gaga delivers her best and most enjoyable solo album since Born this Way.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|1Jun 201 Jun, 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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JoJo, Too Much To Say | Song Review 🎵

Despite ‘saying too much,’ JoJo ‘brings the heat’ on “Too Much To Say,” the second single from her 2025 EP, NGL.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Nov 2427 Nov, 2024

Jack Harlow, Hello Miss Johnson | Song Review 🎵

While some of the lyrics are questionable, charismatic rapper Jack Harlow delivers an entertaining, vibe-laden single with “Hello Miss Johnson.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Nov 2425 Nov, 2024

Omar Apollo, Te Maldigo (From ‘Queer’) | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Omar Apollo shines on “Te Maldigo,” a Spanish-exclusive song from the Luca Guadagnino film, ‘Queer.’

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Nov 2425 Nov, 2024

Miguel, Always Time | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Miguel is authentic, honest, and reflective on the gorgeous ballad, “Always Time.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Nov 2425 Nov, 2024

DESTIN CONRAD, NOSEBLEED | Song Review 🎵

R&B singer/songwriter DESTIN CONRAD shines in his emotional, ‘heart on sleeve’ single, “NOSEBLEED.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Nov 2420 Nov, 2024

Lil Nas X, LIGHT AGAIN! | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop artist Lil Nas X continues to bring ample personality to the track on his confident single, “LIGHT AGAIN!”.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Nov 2420 Nov, 2024

Lauv, Because Of You | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer, songwriter, and producer Lauv delivers another enjoyable, winning song with the brief “Because Of You.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Nov 2419 Nov, 2024

Sam Fender, People Watching | Song Review 🎵

English singer/songwriter Sam Fender makes a marvelous return with the authentic “People Watching,” the promo single from his third album, People Watching.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Nov 2419 Nov, 2024