~ 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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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

Bruce Springsteen, Western Stars | Album Review

After a five-year hiatus, American rock icon Bruce Springsteen returns with ‘Western Stars,’ easily his best album of the 2010s.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|27Jun 1927 Jun, 2019

Prince, Originals | Album Review 💿

The excellence and awesome musicianship of the iconic, late, great Prince Rogers Nelson continues to shine on the compilation, ‘Originals.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|26Jun 1926 Jun, 2019

Lil Nas X, 7 (EP) | Album Review 💿

The ‘hard-to-categorize’ Lil Nas X releases his debut EP, ‘7’ which has its fair share of enjoyable moments, if ultimately, under-developed.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|25Jun 1925 Jun, 2019

Kevin McHale, Boy (EP) | Album Review 💿

Former Glee actor and pop musician Kevin McHale drops an enjoyable, well-rounded effort with his five-song, debut EP, ‘Boy.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|24Jun 1924 Jun, 2019

Madonna, Madame X | Album Review 💿

Despite a confusing, off-putting promo campaign, Madonna takes risks, delivering a much better-than-expected 14th studio album with ‘Madame X.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|24Jun 1924 Jun, 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$, antidepressants | Song Review 🎵

Bbno$ continues to entertain ‘something fierce’ on his brief but potent single, “antidepressants,” which is sure to have you “feelin’ good today.”

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

Lizzo, Love in Real Life | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Lizzo makes a fabulous comeback with her Prince-influenced single, “Love in Real Life.”

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

Coco Jones, Taste | Song Review 🎵

The ‘taste’ that Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Coco Jones ‘cooks up’ in her single, “Taste” is incredibly delicious.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Feb 2525 Feb, 2025

JENNIE, ExtraL (Ft. Doechii) | Song Review 🎵

South Korean singer and rapper JENNIE enlists the talents of Grammy-winning rapper Doechii on her high-flying single, “ExtraL.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Feb 2525 Feb, 2025

Bentley Robles & ZEE MACHINE, LOCK ME UP! | Song Review 🎵

Bentley Robles and ZEE MACHINE team up as TEARS & GEARZ on the brief, bright, and entertaining pop single, “LOCK ME UP!”.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2519 Feb, 2025

Addison Rae, High Fashion | Song Review 🎵

Ascending pop singer Addison Rae returns with another ear-catching bop with “High Fashion.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2519 Feb, 2025

Julia Thomsen, Romantic Embrace | Song Review 🎵

George James: Award-winning composer Julia Thomsen's latest release, "Romantic Embrace", is out now and full of pure bliss.

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

Selena Gomez & benny blanco, Scared Of Loving You | Song Review 🎵

Engaged power couple Selena Gomez and benny blanco unveil their short but sweet first single from their LP, I Said I Love You First, “Scared of Loving You.”

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