~ 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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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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NF, The Search | Album Review 💿

Rapper NF returns with his highly anticipated, fourth studio album, ‘The Search.’ All in all, Nate Feuerstein puts together an enjoyable, well-rounded LP.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|20Aug 1920 Aug, 2019

Slipknot, We Are Not Your Kind | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning metal collective Slipknot returns after a five-year hiatus with an incredibly consistent, brilliant sixth album, ‘We Are Not Your Kind.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|16Aug 1916 Aug, 2019

Rick Ross, Port of Miami 2 | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated rapper Rick Ross delivers an enjoyable 10th album with ‘Port of Miami 2,’ even if it isn’t a game changing effort.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Aug 1915 Aug, 2019

Clairo, Immunity | Album Review 💿

Rising Alternative pop artist Clairo gets personal on her brilliant debut album, ‘Immunity,’ produced (or co-produced) by Rostam Batmanglij.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|6Aug 196 Aug, 2019

Justin Moore, Late Nights and Longnecks | Album Review 💿

As the title suggests, ‘Late Nights and Longnecks,’ the fifth studio album by country artist Justin Moore, has no shortage of references to the bottle.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|5Aug 195 Aug, 2019

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

~ 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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Artemas, test drive | Song Review 🎵

English pop singer/songwriter Artemas continues to excel at horny, naughty, sexy, and steamy vibes on “test drive.”

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

Marsha Swanson, Like An Angel | Track Review 🎵

"Like An Angel," released as a standalone single by UK-based singer-songwriter Marsha Swanson, exudes warmth and thrives off its intimate sound.

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

HAIM, Relationships | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated alternative sister trio HAIM drops an enjoyable, surefire bop with “Relationships.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Mar 2517 Mar, 2025

Lizzo, Still Bad | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop artist Lizzo keeps it ‘bad’ in the best, most ear-catching way possible on her single, “Still Bad.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Mar 2517 Mar, 2025

Chappell Roan, The Giver | Song Review 🎵

“The Giver” marks another entertaining, high-flying joint from Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Chappell Roan.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Mar 2517 Mar, 2025

Lil Nas X, HOTBOX | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper/singer Lil Nas X brings the f#ckin’ heat (literally) on his fun and infectious single, “HOTBOX.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Mar 2517 Mar, 2025

Doechii, Anxiety | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Doechii continues to show her range and immense talent on the finished version of her song, “Anxiety.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Mar 2512 Mar, 2025

Ghost, Satanized | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Swedish metal band Ghost ‘brings the heat,’ and a heaping dose of blasphemy, damnation, heresy, and satanism, on “Satanized.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Mar 2512 Mar, 2025

Benson Boone, Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else | Song Review 🎵

Hunky pop singer Benson Boone apologizes, asserting, “Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else,” yet ultimately admits he is still in love with her in his first single of 2025.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Mar 253 Mar, 2025