~ 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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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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Selena Gomez, Rare | Album Review 💿

Selena Gomez steps up her game on her sixth studio album, Rare, simultaneously conveying emotion and honesty and dropping pop bops.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|14Jan 2014 Jan, 2020

Sunday Service Choir, Jesus is Born | Album Review 💿

Kanye West delivers the gospel album he promised, via Jesus is Born, which arrives courtesy of the spirit-filled Sunday Service Choir.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|8Jan 208 Jan, 2020

Ariana Grande, K bye for now (swt live) | Album Review 💿

Essentially pop superstar Ariana Grande issues a live version of a greatest hits set with the awesome K bye for now (swt live).

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|2Jan 202 Jan, 2020

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Ghosteen | Album Review 💿

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds shine brightly on Ghosteen, one of the most gorgeous, haunting, and intriguing albums of 2019.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|31Dec 1931 Dec, 2019

Bon Iver, i, i | Album Review 💿

Alternative collective Bon Iver, fronted by Justin Vernon, delivers a gorgeous and intriguing fourth studio album with i,i.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|30Dec 1930 Dec, 2019

Camila Cabello, Romance | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated pop artist Camila Cabello releases an enjoyable, well-rounded sophomore album with ROMANCE.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|24Dec 1924 Dec, 2019

Harry Styles, Fine Line | Album Review 💿

Harry Styles, the ‘chosen one’ of One Direction, shines bright on his highly anticipated sophomore album, FINE LINE.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|19Dec 1919 Dec, 2019

Liam Payne, LP1 | Album Review 💿

LP1, the debut album by One Direction standout Liam Payne has its fair share of moments, but don’t call it a game changing pop album.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|11Dec 1911 Dec, 2019

Cattle Decapitation, Death Atlas | Album Review 💿

Death metal collective Cattle Decapitation returns after a four-year hiatus with an intriguing, ninth studio album, DEATH ATLAS.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4Dec 194 Dec, 2019

Beck, Hyperspace | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning alternative darling Beck returns with an intriguing, synth-heavy 14th studio album, HYPERSPACE.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|2Dec 192 Dec, 2019

~ 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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Sam Hunt, Liberty | Song Review 🎵

Country singer/songwriter Sam Hunt returns with an intriguing, vibe-filled, modern country song with “Liberty.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Nov 244 Nov, 2024

Shawn Mendes, Heart of Gold | Song Review 🎵

On “Heart of Gold,” Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes shares a thoughtful song regarding grieving a deceased friend.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Nov 244 Nov, 2024

The Weeknd, São Paulo | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter The Weeknd, assisted by Brazilian singer Anitta, delivers a ‘change of pace’ on his energetic, vibe-laden single, “São Paulo.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Nov 244 Nov, 2024

Summer Walker, Heart Of A Woman | Song Review 🎵

Summer Walker ‘brings the heat’ on her potent, cool energy, 1990s-sounding R&B single, “Heart Of A Woman.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Oct 2428 Oct, 2024

Tyler, The Creator, Noid | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper and singer Tyler, The Creator is ambitious on his fame-leery, ultra-paranoid single, “Noid.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Oct 2428 Oct, 2024

Addison Rae, Aquamarine | Song Review 🎵

Gen-Z singer, songwriter, actress, and influencer Addison Rae drops a hypnotic and infectious bop with her second single of 2024, “Aquamarine.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Oct 2428 Oct, 2024

Lady Gaga, Disease | Song Review 🎵

Academy and Grammy Award-winning musician Lady Gaga brings a healing touch to her enjoyable single, “Disease.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Oct 2428 Oct, 2024

Ervin Munir, My Heart | Song Review 🎵

Ervin Munir is a folk singer who consistently delivers, exemplified by his new single, "My Heart."

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|22Oct 2422 Oct, 2024

Mary J. Blige, You Ain’t The Only One | Song Review 🎵

Decorated R&B artist Mary J. Blige delivers encouraging, positive vibes on “You Ain’t The Only One,” the second single from her 15th studio album, Gratitude.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Oct 2421 Oct, 2024