~ 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 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form | Album Review (Condensed) 💿

The 1975 throw around a vast number of ideas throughout their fourth studio LP, Notes on a Conditional Form, which ultimately lacks cohesion.

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

The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form | Album Review 💿

The 1975 throw around a vast number of ideas throughout their fourth studio LP, Notes on a Conditional Form, which ultimately lacks cohesion.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|29May 2029 May, 2020

Future, High Off Life | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning rapper Future returns with an enjoyable LP, High Off Life, that has its fair share of moments, but fails to move the needle.

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

Black Atlass, Dream Awake | Album Review 💿

Canadian-bred, LA-based R&B musician Black Atlass delivers an enjoyable, sexy, and well-rounded third album with Dream Awake.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|20May 2020 May, 2020

Hayley Williams, Petals for Armor | Album Review 💿

Hayley Williams, best known as the front woman of Grammy-winning alternative band Paramore, delivers a superb debut LP with Petals for Armor.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|19May 2019 May, 2020

Bad Bunny, Las Que No Iban a Salir | Album Review 💿

Bad Bunny follows up his highly successful sophomore LP, YHLQMDLG, with an enjoyable, surprise album, Las Que No Iban a Salir.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|18May 2018 May, 2020

Kehlani, It Was Good Until It Wasn’t | Album Review 💿

Well-rounded, It Was Good Until It Wasn’t is an enjoyable contemporary R&B effort that finds Kehlani ‘keeping it 100’ from start to finish.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|12May 2012 May, 2020

Drake, Dark Lane Demo Tapes | Album Review 💿

On his first project of 2020, Drake releases yet another mixtape, Dark Lane Demo Tapes, which ends up having its share of moments.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|6May 206 May, 2020

Toothless, Misinformed (EP) | Album Review 💿

Wilkes-Barre, PA metalcore collective Toothless thrive off of aggression, chaos, energy & relentless intensity on Misinformed (EP).

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

Ricky Dillard, Choirmaster | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated gospel standout Ricky Dillard delivers a compelling, meaningful, and spiritually rewarding experience with Choirmaster.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4May 204 May, 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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Shaboozey, Good News | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated country artist Shaboozey continues ‘a hell of a year’ with another enjoyable, well-rounded single in “Good News.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Nov 2418 Nov, 2024

Tate McRae, 2 hands | Song Review 🎵

With the release of “2 hands,” the second single from her third studio album, So Close To What, Canadian Gen-Z pop artist Tate McRae continues her impressive rise in pop music.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Nov 2418 Nov, 2024

Julia Thomsen, Shine A Light | Song Review 🎵

George James: From the "Keys For Calm" collection album, "Shine a Light" is a moving, ethereal piece by award-winning composer Julia Thomsen, Lise Jonsson and Catty. L.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|12Nov 2412 Nov, 2024

John Conlin, On Repeat | Song Review 🎵

Toronto pop singer/songwriter John Conlin drops his fourth single of 2024, “On Repeat,” a song that is incredibly easy to play on repeat.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Nov 2411 Nov, 2024

GRANT KNOCHE, MOSQUITOES | Song Review 🎵

GRANT KNOCHE impresses once more with his short but potent, blood-sucking single, “MOSQUITOES” which criticizes Los Angeles.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Nov 2411 Nov, 2024

Sam Hunt, Liberty | Song Review 🎵

Country singer/songwriter Sam Hunt returns with an intriguing, vibe-filled, modern country song with “Liberty.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Nov 244 Nov, 2024

Shawn Mendes, Heart of Gold | Song Review 🎵

On “Heart of Gold,” Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes shares a thoughtful song regarding grieving a deceased friend.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Nov 244 Nov, 2024

The Weeknd, São Paulo | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter The Weeknd, assisted by Brazilian singer Anitta, delivers a ‘change of pace’ on his energetic, vibe-laden single, “São Paulo.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Nov 244 Nov, 2024