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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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Joaicon, THE PARTY DIDN’T FIX ME | Album Review

Lisa Marie Simmons, Notespeak (In a Word) | Album Review

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

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Rex Orange County, Pony | Album Review 💿

After a two-year hiatus, British singer/songwriter Rex Orange County (Alex O’Connor) delivers an enjoyable, if imperfect third studio LP, Pony.

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

Kanye West, JESUS IS KING | Album Review 💿

After several delays, Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West drops his clean, Christian-themed rap-gospel album, JESUS IS KING. It has its moments.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|28Oct 1928 Oct, 2019

G-Eazy, Scary Nights | Album Review 💿

Following the release of an EP of ‘B-Sides’ in September 2019, G-Eazy returns with a moderately enjoyable eight-track EP, ‘Scary Nights,’ in October.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|23Oct 1923 Oct, 2019

Fantasia, Sketchbook | Album Review 💿

After releasing a so-so 5th studio LP, and an underrated holiday effort, Grammy-winning R&B artist Fantasia makes a strong return with Sketchbook.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|21Oct 1921 Oct, 2019

SuperM, SuperM – The 1st Mini Album | Album Review 💿

K-pop supergroup SuperM, comprised of seven members from Shinee, Exo, and NCT, shine on their debut EP, SuperM – The 1st Mini Album.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|17Oct 1917 Oct, 2019

Summer Walker, Over It | Album Review 💿

Up and coming R&B artist Summer Walker shines on her highly anticipated debut album, OVER IT, which is dominated by matters of the heart.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|11Oct 1911 Oct, 2019

Carlos Vara, Have You Ever Seen a Boy Break Down? | Album Review 💿

After dropping some dynamic singles, up and coming LGBTQ pop musician Carlos Vara shines on his debut EP, Have You Ever Seen a Boy Break Down.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|7Oct 197 Oct, 2019

Brittany Howard, Jaime | Album Review 💿

Brittany Howard, best known as the front woman of Alabama Shakes, impresses on her eclectic, reflective debut solo album, JAIME.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Oct 193 Oct, 2019

Raphael Saadiq, Jimmy Lee | Album Analysis 💿

After penning a review for The Urban Music Scene, Brent Faulkner provides deeper analysis into JIMMY LEE, the superb fifth studio album by Raphael Saadiq.

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

Sam Fender, Hypersonic Missiles | Album Review 💿

On his debut album ‘Hypersonic Missiles,’ British singer/songwriter Sam Fender shows off mature musicianship with creative songwriting and capable vocals.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|18Sep 1918 Sep, 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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Haiden Henderson, dumblond → Song Review

brakence, death rolL → Song Review

brakence, crystallized → Song Review

Mike Taveira, Payphone → Song Review

Yung Miami, F You → Song Review

ETHAN & DEVAURA, Hope I’m Just High → Song Review

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MANÚ, Dirty Laundry | Song Review 🎵

The handsome and talented MANÚ finds himself “still waiting on sorrys” on his short but sweet, summery pop/R&B single, “Dirty Laundry.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Jul 2522 Jul, 2025

Von Venn, You Can Talk To Me | Song Review 🎵

Von Venn releases “You Can Talk To Me,” ahead of their highly anticipated album, Forgetting the Fall.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|18Jul 2518 Jul, 2025

Tyla, IS IT | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning South African pop artist Tyla delivers another surefire bop with her infectious, summery single, “IS IT.”

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

BLACKPINK, JUMP | Song Review 🎵

Korean girl group extraordinaire BLACKPINK reunite with the engaging, enjoyable, and entertaining summery K-pop joint, “JUMP.”

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

Tyler Childers, Oneida | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated, Lawrence County, Kentucky-born and bred country singer-songwriter Tyler Childers delivers an authentic, delightful gem with “Oneida.”

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

Conan Gray, Vodka Cranberry | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer-songwriter Conan Gray delivers a heart-wrenching home run with “Vodka Cranberry,” the second single from his fourth album, Wishbone.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jul 2514 Jul, 2025

Brent Faiyaz, tony soprano. | Song Review 🎵

R&B singer-songwriter Brent Faiyaz drops an engaging, intriguing, and somewhat unusual single with “tony soprano.”

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

Ethel Cain, F**k Me Eyes | Song Review 🎵

Singer-songwriter Ethel Cain delivers the brilliant, thought-provoking “F**k Me Eyes,” the second single from her sophomore LP, Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You.

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