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

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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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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

The Black Dahlia Murder, Verminous | Album Review 💿

Michigan death metal collective The Black Dahlia Murder return ‘turned TF up’ on their thrilling ninth studio album, Verminous.

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

Cormega, Mega (EP) | Album Review 💿

Underrated, incredibly gifted, veteran New York rapper Cormega “shines bright like a diamond” on his seven-song EP, Mega.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|28Apr 2028 Apr, 2020

Fiona Apple, Fetch the Bolt Cutters | Album Review 💿

Despite waiting an agonizing eight years, Fiona Apple delivers an instant classic with her fifth studio album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|22Apr 2022 Apr, 2020

DaBaby, Blame it On Baby | Album Review 💿

Continuing to ride the wave, DaBaby returns with his third studio album, Blame it on Baby, which has some notable moments.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|20Apr 2020 Apr, 2020

The Strokes, The New Abnormal | Album Review 💿

Alternative rock darlings The Strokes come back with a vengeance on their sixth studio album, The New Abnormal, their first in seven years.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|16Apr 2016 Apr, 2020

All Time Low, Wake Up, Sunshine | Album Review 💿

Alex Gaskarth and All Time Low deliver an enjoyable, totally respectable eighth album with Wake Up, Sunshine.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Apr 2014 Apr, 2020

Isaac Dunbar, Isaac’s Insects | Album Review 💿

Isaac Dunbar delivers a sensational, seven-song EP with Isaac’s Insects tackling mature topics including identity, love, and sexuality.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|13Apr 2013 Apr, 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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ETHAN, ONE MORE SONG | Song Review 🎵

Hot and talented pop singer/songwriter ETHAN impresses once more with his infectious dance-pop single, “ONE MORE SONG.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Feb 253 Feb, 2025

Matt Maltese, Anytime, Anyplace, Anyhow | Song Review 🎵

London alternative singer/songwriter Matt Maltese ‘puts his foot into’ his honest, relatable, and vulnerable single, “Anytime, Anyplace, Anyhow.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Jan 2528 Jan, 2025

Djo, Basic Being Basic | Song Review 🎵

Djo (actor and musician Joe Keery) delivers a fun, well-rounded alternative single with “Basic Being Basic.” Nothing ‘basic’ here!

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Jan 2528 Jan, 2025

Travis Scott, 4X4 | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott delivers another surefire vibe with his single “4X4,” which samples the Tennessee State Marching Band.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Jan 2527 Jan, 2025

Tate McRae, Sports Car | Song Review 🎵

Tate McRae dials up the innuendo something fierce on “Sports Car,” the third single from her third studio album, So Close To What.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Jan 2527 Jan, 2025

Sexyy Red & Bruno Mars, Fat Juicy & Wet | Song Review 🎵

St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red and Grammy-winning pop superstar Bruno Mars collaborate on a brief, filthy, and potent single “Fat Juicy & Wet.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Jan 2527 Jan, 2025

T-Pain, Yaeji & Girl Talk, Believe In Ya | Song Review 🎵

T-Pain, Yaeji, and Girl Talk deliver a highly believable bop with their infectious, sunny-sounding pop single, “Believe in Ya.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Jan 2523 Jan, 2025

Lucy Dacus, Ankles | Song Review 🎵

On “Ankles,” the third track from her fourth LP, Forever Is A Feeling, Lucy Dacus continues to prove she is among the best singer/songwriters of the 21st century.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Jan 2522 Jan, 2025