~ 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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ETHAN, Divine Intervention (EP) | Album Review 💿

Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine | Album Review 💿

Kingdumb, Eternally Never | Album Review 💿

Jennifer Porter, Yes, I Do! | Album Review 💿

Ricky Dillard, Choirmaster II | Album Review 💿

Ervin Munir, Broken Compass | Album Review 💿

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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

Jake Shears, Last Man Dancing | Album Review 💿

Following a five-year hiatus, Jake Shears returns Last Man Dancing, one of the most consistent, danceable, and entertaining albums of 2023.

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

Jxckson, THE DEEP END (EP) | Album Review 💿

Talented Austin, Texas-based pop artist Jxckson shines on his six-track EP, the satisfyingly dark, THE DEEP END.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|29May 2329 May, 2023

Angie Stone, Love Language | Album Review 💿

Neo-soul vet Angie Stone comes on strong on her brief but well-rounded, love-driven 10th studio album, 💿 Love Language.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22May 2322 May, 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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Saint Levant, 5am in Paris | Song Review 🎵

Anthony Russo, Someone Like You | Song Review 🎵

Benedict Cork, Beauty Queen | Song Review 🎵

Logic, 44ever | Song Review 🎵

Lucky Daye, HERicane | Song Review 🎵

Debbii Dawson, Happy World | Song Review 🎵

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NLE Choppa, SLUT ME OUT 2 | Song Review 🎵

Rapper NLE Choppa gets down, dirty, and absolutely, utterly filthy on the horny, lustful banger, “SLUT ME OUT 2.”

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

Dua Lipa, Illusion | Song Review 🎵

No ‘illusion’ here: Grammy-winning pop singer Dua Lipa ‘brings the heat’ on “Illusion,” the third single from her third LP, Radical Optimism.

0 Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Apr 2415 Apr, 2024

Beyoncé, Jolene | Song Review 🎵

Guest contributor, Bonita Alford: If Dolly Parton asks you to cover her signature song, “Jolene,” you better do it and do it right… which is exactly what Beyoncé did.

0 Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By Bonita Alford|13Apr 2413 Apr, 2024

Tanya Walker, Good Days, Bad Days | Track Review 🎵

Tanya Walker's latest single, "Good Days, Bad Days", is as a melodic earworm with threads of introspection and resilience, set against a backdrop of...

0 Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|12Apr 2412 Apr, 2024

Joaicon, 2NITE | Song Review 🎵

Ascending Dominican pop artist Joaicon delivers an entertaining, bite-sized vibe with his sexy single, “2NITE.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Apr 249 Apr, 2024

Orville Peck & Willie Nelson, Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other | Song Review 🎵

Orville Peck and Willie Nelson collaborate on a fabulous cover of the Ned Sublette, queer country song, “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Apr 249 Apr, 2024

Quavo, Potato Loaded | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Quavo enlists fellow rapper Destroy Lonely for the assist on the ‘delicious’ single, “Potato Loaded.”

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

Omar Apollo, Spite | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop standout Omar Apollo delivers another bop with his authentic, honest, and enjoyable single, “Spite.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Apr 248 Apr, 2024

Glass Animals, Creatures in Heaven | Song Review 🎵

Alternative pop collective Glass Animals make a compelling return with “Creatures in Heaven,” the lead single from their fourth LP, I Love You So F***ing Much.