~ 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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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

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

~ 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

~ Get your fix of song reviews in all their glory, starting from most recent to oldest 😎 🤘 ~

serpentwithfeet, WRITHING IN THE WIND | Song Review 🎵

Although brief, serpentwithfeet delivers a surefire vibe with “WRITHING IN THE WIND,” the promo single for GRIP SEQUEL.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jan 2514 Jan, 2025

The Lumineers, Same Old Song | Song Review 🎵

The Lumineers bring it on “Same Old Song,” the promo single from their fifth studio album, Automatic.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jan 2514 Jan, 2025

Rod Wave, Westside Connection | Song Review 🎵

Once more, melodic rapper Rod Wave wears his heart on his sleeve in his first single of 2025, “Westside Connection.” It’s solid, not groundbreaking.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jan 2514 Jan, 2025

Jordan Adetunji, Too Many Women (Ft. kwn) | Song Review 🎵

Belfast singer Jordan Adetunji, assisted by kwn, drops “Too Many Women,” a short but sweet single from his 2025 album, A Jaguar’s Dream.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jan 2513 Jan, 2025

Japanese Breakfast, Orlando in Love | Song Review 🎵

Michelle Zauner & Japanese Breakfast warm up 2025 with the classy & enigmatic “Orlando in Love,” the promo single from For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jan 2513 Jan, 2025

Mac Miller, 5 Dollar Pony Rides | Song Review 🎵

Mac Miller sounds phenomenal on his posthumous single, “5 Dollar Pony Rides,” from his second posthumous album, Balloonerism.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jan 2513 Jan, 2025

Teddy Swims, Are You Even Real (Ft. Givēon) | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop artist Teddy Swims taps Grammy-nominated R&B artist Givēon for the assist on the soulful duet, “Are You Even Real.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jan 2513 Jan, 2025

Brett Eldredge, Gorgeous | Song Review 🎵

Country singer/songwriter Brett Eldredge brings a heaping dose of authenticity and empowerment on his debut single as an independent artist, “Gorgeous.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jan 259 Jan, 2025