~ 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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Rick Glam, VAMPIRE (EP) | Album Review

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

Lizzo, MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING | 📀 Review

Ervin Munir, Pure And Simple | Album Review 💿

AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review 💿

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BJ The Chicago Kid, 1123 | Album Review 💿

Although not characterized as flashy, R&B singer/songwriter BJ The Chicago Kid delivers another solid, highly enjoyable R&B album with ‘1123.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Aug 191 Aug, 2019

Rich Brian, The Sailor | Album Review 💿

Standout teenage Indonesian rapper Rich Brian steps up his game on his alluring, eclectic sophomore album, ‘The Sailor.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|1Aug 191 Aug, 2019

Chance the Rapper, The Big Day | Album Review 💿

After winning three Grammys, Chicago rap standout Chance the Rapper releases his ‘big,’ entertaining, if scattered debut LP, ‘The Big Day.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|31Jul 1931 Jul, 2019

Iggy Azalea, In My Defense | Album Review 💿

Bangers are abundant while the lyricism and themes are basic on ‘In My Defense,’ the long-awaited sophomore album by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Jul 1924 Jul, 2019

Beyoncé, The Lion King: The Gift | Album Review 💿

Beyoncé executive produces ‘The Lion King: The Gift,’ an enjoyable, crowd-pleasing collection that ties in with ‘The Lion King’ and embraces Africa.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|22Jul 1922 Jul, 2019

Ed Sheeran, No. 6 Collaborations Project | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran releases an enjoyable, if flawed, star-studded fourth studio album with ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|15Jul 1915 Jul, 2019

The Black Keys, Let’s Rock | Album Review 💿

Following a five-year hiatus, Grammy-winning rock band The Black Keys don’t miss a beat on their ninth studio album, “Let’s Rock.”

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|8Jul 198 Jul, 2019

Daniel Caesar, Case Study 01 | Album Review 💿

Fresh off of his first Grammy win, Canadian R&B standout Daniel Caesar delivers a strong follow-up to his debut album (‘Freudian’) with ‘Case Study 01.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|3Jul 193 Jul, 2019

Chris Brown, Indigo | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning R&B artist Chris Brown once more overindulges on his 10th album, ‘Indigo,’ but does have his fair share of respectable moments.

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

Mark Ronson, Late Night Feelings | Album Review 💿

Musician and producer Mark Ronson comes back strong on ‘Late Night Feelings,’ his long-awaited follow-up to ‘Uptown Special,’ released in 2015.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|2Jul 192 Jul, 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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bbno$, diamonds are forever | Song Review

Ari Lennox, Twin Flame | Song Review

Father John Misty, The Old Law | Song Review

Feng, Cali Crazy | Song Review

Luke Combs, Sleepless in a Hotel Room | Song Review

Stephen Sanchez, Sweet Love | Song Review

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Tommy Richman, DEVIL IS A LIE | Song Review 🎵

Breakout rapper, singer, and songwriter Tommy Richman follows up “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” with another banger, “DEVIL IS A LIE.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jun 2417 Jun, 2024

Orville Peck, Kylie Minogue & Diplo, Midnight Ride | Song Review 🎵

Talented musicians Orville Peck, Kylie Minogue, and Diplo join forces for the colorful, dance-infused country banger, “Midnight Ride.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jun 2413 Jun, 2024

Jung Kook, Never Let Go | Song Review 🎵

South Korean pop superstar Jung Kook shares his gratitude to his fans (BTS ARMY) in the fun and infectious single, “Never Let Go.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jun 2413 Jun, 2024

Doechii, MPH | Song Review 🎵

Florida rapper Doechii brings ample energy and fire in her brief, hard-flexing, quick-paced, single, “MPH.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jun 2413 Jun, 2024

Halsey, The End | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Halsey pours their heart and soul into “The End,” their moving, first single released via Columbia Records.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Jun 2412 Jun, 2024

Luke Combs, The Man He Sees in Me | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated country superstar Luke Combs delivers a sincere, well-rounded fatherhood song in “The Man He Sees in Me.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Jun 2412 Jun, 2024

Cigarettes After Sex, Baby Blue Movie | Song Review 🎵

Greg Gonzalez and Cigarettes After Sex mesmerize once again with “Baby Blue Movie,” the unique third single from X’s.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Jun 2412 Jun, 2024

Moses Sumney, Vintage | Song Review 🎵

Eclectic alternative/R&B singer/songwriter Moses Sumney makes a fabulous comeback with his ultra-soulful R&B single, “Vintage.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Jun 2411 Jun, 2024

Glass Animals, A Tear in Space (Airlock) | Song Review 🎵

Indie-pop collective Glass Animals delivers another bop with “A Tear in Space (Airlock),” the second single from their fourth LP, I Love You So F***ing Much.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Jun 2411 Jun, 2024