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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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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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Tove Lo, DNH | Song Review

Slayyyter, brand new chanel$ | Song Review

Kid Souf, DONT LIKE TO DANCE | Song Review

Cardi B, AH HA | Song Review

Beartooth, Eyes Closed | Song Review

DESTIN CONRAD, I LOVE YOUR BODY | Song Review

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bbno$, boom | Song Review 🎵

Once more, Canadian rapper and singer bbno$ brings ample entertainment, fun, and laughs with his infectious single, “boom.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5May 255 May, 2025

Lorde, What Was That | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning alternative pop singer/songwriter Lorde makes a superb comeback with “What Was That,” the lead single from her fourth LP, Virgin.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5May 255 May, 2025

Lana Del Rey, Bluebird | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey sounds stunning on her second single of 2025, “Bluebird.” “Bluebird” > “Henry, come on.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Apr 2524 Apr, 2025

Key Glock, The Grinch | Song Review 🎵

Memphis rapper Key Glock ‘stands on business’ on the brief but potent and unapologetic banger, “The Grinch.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Apr 2523 Apr, 2025

Morgan Wallen, I Ain’t Comin’ Back | Song Review 🎵

Country superstar Morgan Wallen and versatile singer/songwriter Post Malone collaborate for a second time on the respectable single, “I Ain’t Comin’ Back.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Apr 2521 Apr, 2025

MANÚ & Miggy, No Brainer | Song Review 🎵

Argentinian, Sydney-based musician MANÚ, collaborating with producer Miggy, drops a fresh, satisfying R&B bop with “No Brainer.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Apr 2521 Apr, 2025

Ghost, Lachryma | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Swedish band Ghost makes us shed a tear of joy listening to “Lachryma,” the banging second single from Skeleta.

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

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

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