~ 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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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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kwn, hopeless romantic | Song Review

Jonah Kagen, Talkin’ About Jesus | Song Review

Mary J. Blige, More Than A Lover | Song Review

Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

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Kyle Dion, Tears On A Pretty Face | Song Review 🎵

R&B/singer singer/songwriter Kyle Dion ‘brings the heat’ on his infectious, surefire bop with “Tears On A Pretty Face.”

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

Ty Myers, Drunk Love | Song Review 🎵

Ascending teen country singer/songwriter Ty Myers impresses on “Drunk Love,” an advance single from his debut album, The Select.

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

Bren Joy, NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO | Song Review 🎵

Eclectic R&B artist Bren Joy delivers a fine song with “NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO,” a promo single from his 2025 album, SUNSET BLACK.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jan 2516 Jan, 2025

Julia Michaels & Maren Morris, Scissors | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning country musician Maren Morris make a formidable team on the ‘cutting edge’ pop bop, “Scissors.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jan 2515 Jan, 2025

JADE, IT girl | Song Review 🎵

English pop singer JADE brings mad confidence, and some satisfying shade to her entertaining pop single, “IT girl.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jan 2515 Jan, 2025

serpentwithfeet, WRITHING IN THE WIND | Song Review 🎵

Although brief, serpentwithfeet delivers a surefire vibe with “WRITHING IN THE WIND,” the promo single for GRIP SEQUEL.

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

The Lumineers, Same Old Song | Song Review 🎵

The Lumineers bring it on “Same Old Song,” the promo single from their fifth studio album, Automatic.

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

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

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