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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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Ervin Munir, Pure And Simple | Album Review

AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review

North Ship, It Looked Like Rain | Album Review

ETHAN, Divine Intervention (EP) | Album Review

Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine | Album Review

Kingdumb, Eternally Never | Album Review

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Victoria Monét, JAGUAR II | Album Review

All an all, R&B singer/songwriter Victoria Monét brings the heat on her 2023 debut studio album, JAGUAR II, which follows her 2020 EP, JAGUAR.

Album , LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|7Sep 237 Sep, 2023

Hozier, Unreal Unearth | Album Review

Grammy-nominated, Irish singer/songwriter Hozier releases his most ambitious album to date with Unreal Unearth.

Album , Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|4Sep 234 Sep, 2023

Kisos, Autophagia | Album Review

Talented queer pop singer/songwriter Kisos delivers an authentic, complex, dark, enjoyable, and well-crafted EP in Autophagia.

Album , LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Aug 2314 Aug, 2023

Various Artists, Barbie The Album | Album Review

Barbie The Album isn’t the second coming of pop, but it is an enjoyable soundtrack to Barbie with its fair share of highlights.

Album , LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|28Jul 2328 Jul, 2023

Ice Spice, Like…? (Deluxe) | Album Review

After showing great potential on her debut EP, Like...?, Bronx rapper Ice Spice continues to show her upside on Like...? (Deluxe).

Album , Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|25Jul 2325 Jul, 2023

Dominic Fike, Sunburn | Album Review

The handsome, talented, and versatile Dominic Fike delivers an authentic, honest, and overall enjoyable sophomore album with Sunburn.

Album , Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|12Jul 2312 Jul, 2023

Kim Petras, Feed The Beast | Album Review

Although it has some great moments, Kim Petras’ debut album, Feed The Beast is enjoyable but not consistently ‘beastly’ as its title suggests.

Album , LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|30Jun 2330 Jun, 2023

Kelly Clarkson, chemistry | Album Review

Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson remains a steady, consistent artist on her tenth album, the divorce-fueled chemistry.

Album , Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|29Jun 2329 Jun, 2023

Foo Fighters, But Here We Are | Album Review

In the midst of grief and tragedy, Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters deliver a consistent, incredibly well executed 11th studio album with But Here We Are.

Album , Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|15Jun 2315 Jun, 2023

Janelle Monáe, The Age of Pleasure | Album Review

After a five-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated actress/singer Janelle Monáe makes a bold, risqué, and triumphant return with The Age of Pleasure.

Album , LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|14Jun 2314 Jun, 2023

~ 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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Benson Boone, Momma Song | Song Review

Reneé Rapp, Leave Me Alone | Song Review

Tunsi, My Feet | Track Review

Jamal Roberts, Heal | Song Review

Kesha, BOY CRAZY. | Song Review

Rihanna, Friend of Mine | Song Review

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Lana Del Rey, Henry, come on | Song Review

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey drops her first single of 2025, the country-infused “Henry, come on.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|14Apr 2514 Apr, 2025

Miley Cyrus, End of the World | Song Review

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Miley Cyrus intends to ‘live it up’ despite the “End of the World” on the superb single from her album, Something Beautiful.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|7Apr 257 Apr, 2025

Miley Cyrus, Something Beautiful | Song Review

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Miley Cyrus ‘brings it’ on the beautiful, experimental pop single, “Something Beautiful,” the title track from her ninth LP.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|7Apr 257 Apr, 2025

Sexyy Red, Hoochie Coochie | Song Review

Brash and unapologetic, St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red continues to ride a ratchet, sexed-up wave on her wild, unhinged single, “Hoochie Coochie.”

Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|7Apr 257 Apr, 2025

2plumdum, Resonates | Track Review

2plumdum isn’t just riding waves—he’s creating his own current. "Resonates" genuinely lives up to its name.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs By George James|4Apr 254 Apr, 2025

Coco Jones, You | Song Review

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Coco Jones delivers another bop with “You,” a dedicated, love-driven highlight from her debut LP, Why Not More?.

Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|31Mar 2531 Mar, 2025

Benjamin, Tommi (seksipommi) | Song Review

Finnish singer/songwriter Benjamin delivers an entertaining, high-flying, up-tempo pop bop with “Tommi (seksipommi).”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|31Mar 2531 Mar, 2025

Ari Lennox, Soft Girl Era | Song Review

Ushering in her “Soft Girl Era,” Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter Ari Lennox ‘brings it,’ delivering a well-rounded vocal performance and an entertaining song.

Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|31Mar 2531 Mar, 2025

Jake Wesley Rogers, Hot Gospel | Song Review

Missouri-bred pop singer/songwriter Jake Wesley Rogers shines on his entertaining, reflective, and thought-provoking single, “Hot Gospel.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|31Mar 2531 Mar, 2025

Gallipony, Rather Be Lonely | Song Review

The dashing Gallipony, assisted by Brandon Flynn and DJ Failure, drops an electrifying, gay dance-pop bop with “Rather Be Lonely.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs By the musical hype|25Mar 2525 Mar, 2025

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