~ 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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5 Seconds of Summer, CALM | Album Review 💿

Aussie pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer deliver an enjoyable, sleek, and well-rounded fourth studio album with CALM.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|1Apr 201 Apr, 2020

Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning pop artist Dua Lipa doesn’t disappoint in the least on her incredibly engaging sophomore album, Future Nostalgia.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|31Mar 2031 Mar, 2020

Childish Gambino, 3.15.20 | Album Review 💿

The multi-talented Donald Glover delivers an absolute masterpiece with his fourth Childish Gambino studio album, 3.15.20.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|30Mar 2030 Mar, 2020

J Balvin, Colores | Album Review 💿

Columbian reggaeton superstar J Balvin delivers a brief but totally entertaining and ‘colorful’ sixth studio album, Colores.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|27Mar 2027 Mar, 2020

Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake (Dlx) – LUV vs. The World 2 | Album Review 💿

After releasing Eternal Atake, Lil Uzi Vert returns with the ‘deluxe edition,’ essentially an entirely new album, LUV vs. The World 2.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|26Mar 2026 Mar, 2020

Conan Gray, Kid Krow | Album Review 💿

Conan Gray impresses on his full-length debut album, Kid Krow, showing off both compelling vocal and songwriting skills.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|25Mar 2025 Mar, 2020

Adam Lambert, Velvet | Album Review 💿

Nearly five years after unleashing The Original High, Adam Lambert returns with an electrifying, fourth studio album, Velvet.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|24Mar 2024 Mar, 2020

Megan Thee Stallion, Suga | Album Review 💿

Megan Thee Stallion remains entertaining and unapologetic on Suga, though loses some steam on its more melodic moments.

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

The Weeknd, After Hours | Album Review 💿

Two years after releasing his EP, My Dear Melancholy, The Weeknd returns with a truly compelling fourth studio album, After Hours.

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

Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake | Album Review 💿

On his surprise album Eternal Atake, Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Uzi Vert delivers his fair share of intriguing, if often shallow moments.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|20Mar 2020 Mar, 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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Artemas, professional heartbreaker | Song Review

John Summit, LIGHTS GO OUT | Song Review

Melanie Martinez, POSSESSION | Song Review

Noah Kahan, The Great Divide | Song Review

Flo Milli, Flo Jackson | Song Review

Dermot Kennedy, Funeral | Song Review

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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

Summer Walker, Heart Of A Woman | Song Review 🎵

Summer Walker ‘brings the heat’ on her potent, cool energy, 1990s-sounding R&B single, “Heart Of A Woman.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Oct 2428 Oct, 2024

Tyler, The Creator, Noid | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper and singer Tyler, The Creator is ambitious on his fame-leery, ultra-paranoid single, “Noid.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Oct 2428 Oct, 2024

Addison Rae, Aquamarine | Song Review 🎵

Gen-Z singer, songwriter, actress, and influencer Addison Rae drops a hypnotic and infectious bop with her second single of 2024, “Aquamarine.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Oct 2428 Oct, 2024

Lady Gaga, Disease | Song Review 🎵

Academy and Grammy Award-winning musician Lady Gaga brings a healing touch to her enjoyable single, “Disease.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Oct 2428 Oct, 2024

Ervin Munir, My Heart | Song Review 🎵

Ervin Munir is a folk singer who consistently delivers, exemplified by his new single, "My Heart."

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|22Oct 2422 Oct, 2024

Mary J. Blige, You Ain’t The Only One | Song Review 🎵

Decorated R&B artist Mary J. Blige delivers encouraging, positive vibes on “You Ain’t The Only One,” the second single from her 15th studio album, Gratitude.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Oct 2421 Oct, 2024