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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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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

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

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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

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

~ 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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KATSEYE, PINKY UP | Song Review

Kehlani, Back and Forth | Song Review

Lady Gaga & Doechii, RUNWAY | Song Review

Jack White, G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs | Song Review

Trippie Redd & Young Thug, Paperbag Boy | Song Review

John Summit & Feid, CHICA 305 | Song Review

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Bon Iver, S P E Y S I D E | Song Review 🎵

Justin Vernon and Bon Iver shine on the minimal, apologetic “S P E Y S I D E,” the promo single from the collective’s 2024 EP, SABLE,.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Sep 2423 Sep, 2024

Bad Bunny, Una Velita | Song Review 🎵

On the moving “Una Velita,” Grammy-winning Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny reflects on Hurricane Maria, reminding us of the prolonged effects on the territory.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Sep 2423 Sep, 2024

GloRilla, Hollon | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Memphis rapper GloRilla remains unapologetic on “Hollon,” the second single from her debut studio album, GLORIOUS.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Sep 2423 Sep, 2024

Tommy Richman, WHITNEY | Song Review 🎵

Tommy Richman drops some experimental vibes on “WHITNEY,” the second single from his debut studio album, COYOTE.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Sep 2423 Sep, 2024

ericdoa, search & destroy | Song Review 🎵

Gen-Z standout ericdoa drops an ear-catching single, “search & destroy,” which references the popular video game, Call of Duty.

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

Shawn Mendes, Nobody Knows | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Canadian pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes delivers another strong advance single from Shawn with “Nobody Knows.”

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

Tate McRae, It’s ok I’m ok | Song Review 🎵

Although Gen-Z pop star Tate McRae doesn’t change the game on “It’s ok I’m ok,” it’s an enjoyable, inoffensive pop single (save for an f-bomb).

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

John Conlin, Kissing Other Girls | Song Review 🎵

Toronto pop singer/songwriter John Conlin paints an authentic portrait of a gay relationship in “Kissing Other Girls” where both participants are on different pages.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Sep 2416 Sep, 2024

Katy Perry, I’M HIS, HE’S MINE | Song Review 🎵

⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ After stubbing her toe on the first two singles from 143, Katy Perry shows considerable improvement on “I’M HIS, HE’S MINE” featuring Doechii.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Sep 2416 Sep, 2024

The Weeknd, Dancing In The Flames | Song Review 🎵

With memorable songwriting, a well-rounded vocal, and ear-catching production, The Weeknd ‘does the damn thing’ in his single, “Dancing In The Flames.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Sep 2416 Sep, 2024

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