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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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Niall Horan, Heartbreak Weather | Album Review 💿

Following a respectable, if safe debut LP, Niall Horan takes a big, mature step forward on his sophomore LP, Heartbreak Weather.

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

Jhené Aiko, Chilombo | Album Review 💿

On her enjoyable, though lengthy 3rd studio LP, Chilombo, Jhené Aiko explores feelings in the aftermath of a breakup & works toward healing.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|12Mar 2012 Mar, 2020

$uicideBoy$, Stop Staring at the Shadows | Album Review 💿

$uicideBoy$ return with their potent sophomore LP, Stop Staring at the Shadows, characterized by awesome production and pessimistic rhymes.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|10Mar 2010 Mar, 2020

Lauv, ~how I’m feeling ~ | Album Review 💿

Rising pop artist Lauv (Ari Leff) showcases immense talent throughout his highly anticipated debut album, ~how I’m feeling~.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|9Mar 209 Mar, 2020

Bad Bunny, YHLQMDLG | Album Review 💿

Although it runs long, all in all, Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny delivers a truly compelling sophomore album in YHLQMDLG.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|5Mar 205 Mar, 2020

Lil Baby, My Turn | Album Review 💿

Atlanta rapper Lil Baby delivers the goods (for the most part) on My Turn, a trap album with no shortage of bangers.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|4Mar 204 Mar, 2020

Ozzy Osbourne, Ordinary Man | Album Review 💿

Metal icon Ozzy Osbourne makes quite an intriguing comeback on his 12th studio album, and first in a decade, Ordinary Man.

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

Tame Impala, The Slow Rush | Album Review 💿

Following a five-year hiatus, Tame Impala makes a compelling return on its psychedelia-heavy, introspective, 4th studio album, The Slow Rush.

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

Justin Bieber, Changes | Album Review 💿

After nearly a five-year hiatus, Justin Bieber returns with his comeback album, Changes. The problem is, it’s an underwhelming affair.

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

Kesha, High Road | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated pop artist Kesha brings ample spirit, energy, and f-bombs on her colorful fourth studio album, High Road.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|14Feb 2014 Feb, 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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The Kid LAROI, APEROL SPRITZ | Song Review 🎵

Aussie singer and melodic rapper The Kid LAROI keeps things brief and enjoyable on his cocktail-named single, “APEROL SPRITZ.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Oct 2415 Oct, 2024

Grant Brett, Freaky | Song Review 🎵

Portland-based pop artist Grant Brett gets us all hot and bothered with his brief, naughty, sex-positive single, “Freaky.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Oct 2412 Oct, 2024

Bon Iver, S P E Y S I D E | Song Review 🎵

Justin Vernon and Bon Iver shine on the minimal, apologetic “S P E Y S I D E,” the promo single from the collective’s 2024 EP, SABLE,.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Sep 2423 Sep, 2024

Bad Bunny, Una Velita | Song Review 🎵

On the moving “Una Velita,” Grammy-winning Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny reflects on Hurricane Maria, reminding us of the prolonged effects on the territory.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Sep 2423 Sep, 2024

GloRilla, Hollon | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Memphis rapper GloRilla remains unapologetic on “Hollon,” the second single from her debut studio album, GLORIOUS.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Sep 2423 Sep, 2024

Tommy Richman, WHITNEY | Song Review 🎵

Tommy Richman drops some experimental vibes on “WHITNEY,” the second single from his debut studio album, COYOTE.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Sep 2423 Sep, 2024

ericdoa, search & destroy | Song Review 🎵

Gen-Z standout ericdoa drops an ear-catching single, “search & destroy,” which references the popular video game, Call of Duty.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Sep 2417 Sep, 2024

Shawn Mendes, Nobody Knows | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Canadian pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes delivers another strong advance single from Shawn with “Nobody Knows.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Sep 2417 Sep, 2024

Tate McRae, It’s ok I’m ok | Song Review 🎵

Although Gen-Z pop star Tate McRae doesn’t change the game on “It’s ok I’m ok,” it’s an enjoyable, inoffensive pop single (save for an f-bomb).

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Sep 2417 Sep, 2024

John Conlin, Kissing Other Girls | Song Review 🎵

Toronto pop singer/songwriter John Conlin paints an authentic portrait of a gay relationship in “Kissing Other Girls” where both participants are on different pages.

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

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