~ 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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= Near Masterpiece 🤩

= 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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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

Lizzo, MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING | 📀 Review

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Pearl Jam, Gigaton | Album Review 💿

Nearly 7 years after their previous album, Lightning Bolt, grunge rock darlings Pearl Jam make a strong comeback on their 11th album, Gigaton.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|3Apr 203 Apr, 2020

Trevor Daniel, Nicotine | Album Review 💿

Pop singer/songwriter Trevor Daniel definitely delivers a ‘vibe’ on his brief but entertaining debut album, Nicotine.

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

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

~ 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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Charlie Puth, Home | Song Review

Kacey Musgraves, Dry Spell | Song Review

Artemas, myself | Song Review

Artemas, psychokiller | Song Review

RAYE, Nightingale Lane. | Song Review

Alex Warren, Fever Dream | Song Review

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Julien Baker & TORRES, Sugar in the Tank | Song Review 🎵

Julien Baker & TORRES make a formidable duo on their enjoyable, well-rounded debut single, “Sugar in the Tank.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Dec 2417 Dec, 2024

Ne-Yo, Show Me | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo proves he’s ‘still got it’ on his enjoyable, sensual R&B ballad, “Show Me.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Dec 2416 Dec, 2024

ian, No Way | Song Review 🎵

Gen-Z rapper ian (Ian Smith) brings nothing new, game-changing, or substantial to the table in his brief single, “No Way.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Dec 2416 Dec, 2024

Paco, BODY SHOP. | Song Review 🎵

Paco taps Tommy Richman for the assist on his fun, groovy, and sensual-minded hip-hop single, “BODY SHOP.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Dec 2416 Dec, 2024

Lil Baby, Touchdown | Song Review 🎵

On his respectable single, “Touchdown,” Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Baby brings a compelling cadence and flow without moving the needle per se.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Dec 249 Dec, 2024

Quavo, Georgia Ways | Song Review 🎵

Quavo collaborates with fellow Georgia-bred musicians Teddy Swims and Luke Bryan on the entertaining if slightly corny country/pop/rap single “Georgia Ways.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Dec 249 Dec, 2024