~ 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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Rob Thomas, Chip Tooth Smile | Album Review

Following a lengthy, four-year hiatus, Grammy-winning pop musician Rob Thomas impresses on his fourth studio album, ‘Chip Tooth Smile.’

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

P!nk, Hurts 2B Human | Album Review

As she approaches 40, Grammy-winning pop superstar P!nk maintains her edge on her enjoyable and consistent eighth studio album, ‘Hurts 2B Human.’

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

AJR, Neotheater | Album Review 💿

New York alt-pop collective AJR returns with an intriguing third studio album, ‘Neotheater’ which exemplifies millennial spirit.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|30Apr 1930 Apr, 2019

ScHoolboy Q, CrasH Talk | Album Review

ScHoolboy Q has his fair share of moments on his fifth studio album, ‘CrasH Talk,’ but the album comes off a bit disjointed compared to past efforts.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|29Apr 1929 Apr, 2019

Beyoncé, Homecoming: The Live Album | Album Review 💿

Beyoncé delivers a once-in-a-lifetime live album with ‘Homecoming: The Live Album,’ which captures performances from her stint headlining Coachella.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|23Apr 1923 Apr, 2019

Lizzo, Cuz I Love You | Album Review 💿

Lizzo delivers a marvelous effort with Cuz I Love You, showcasing sick vocals, bigger-than-life personality & tight bars.

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

Anderson .Paak, Ventura | Album Review 💿

After wowing on his third LP, ‘Oxnard,’ Grammy-winning musician Anderson .Paak continues to ‘get his shine on’ on his fourth LP, ‘Ventura.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|18Apr 1918 Apr, 2019

Sara Bareilles, Amidst the Chaos | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles shines on her 6th studio LP, Amidst the Chaos, which contrasts her earlier discography.

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

Khalid, Free Spirit | Album Review 💿

While Khalid remains consistent on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Free Spirit,’ at times, he could stand to exhibit more free-spiritedness.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|9Apr 199 Apr, 2019

Logic, Supermarket (Soundtrack) | Album Review 💿

Logic shocks the world by releasing a pop/rock-infused LP, Supermarket, which serves as the soundtrack to his debut novel. The results are suspect AF.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|8Apr 198 Apr, 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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Artemas, professional heartbreaker | Song Review

John Summit, LIGHTS GO OUT | Song Review

Melanie Martinez, POSSESSION | Song Review

Noah Kahan, The Great Divide | Song Review

Flo Milli, Flo Jackson | Song Review

Dermot Kennedy, Funeral | Song Review

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Fred again.., Anderson .Paak & CHIKA, places to be | Song Review 🎵

Fred again.., Anderson .Paak, and CHIKA collaborate on the energetic, fun, and memorable dance/electronic, pop single, “places to be.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Jun 243 Jun, 2024

Kehlani, Next 2 U | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Kehlani is bold, unapologetically queer, and pro-Palestine on “Next 2 U,” the second single from her fourth LP, Crash.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Jun 243 Jun, 2024

Normani, Candy Paint | Song Review 🎵

Normani serves up a surefire vibe with “Candy Paint,” the second single from her highly anticipated debut album, Dopamine.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Jun 243 Jun, 2024

Eminem, Houdini | Song Review 🎵

Provocative Academy/Grammy award-winning rapper Eminem brings nostalgia to his single “Houdini,” with entertaining and polarizing results.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Jun 243 Jun, 2024

Zach Bryan, Pink Skies | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated country singer/songwriter Zach Bryan continues his upward trajectory with his memorable, memorializing single, “Pink Skies.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29May 2429 May, 2024

T-Pain, On This Hill | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter T-Pain delivers one of his best, most powerful songs ever with “On This Hill.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21May 2421 May, 2024

Luna Li, Confusion Song | Song Review 🎵

Gifted Korean Canadian singer/songwriter Luna Li delivers a gorgeous post-break-up record in “Confusion Song.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21May 2421 May, 2024

Luke Combs, Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma | Song Review 🎵

Country singer/songwriter Luke Combs brings the heat in the in-your-face “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” from the soundtrack, Twisters: The Album.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21May 2421 May, 2024

Highly Suspect, Summertime Voodoo | Song Review 🎵

Rock band Highly Suspect ‘rock TF out’ on the six-and-a-half minute “Summertime Voodoo,” the promo single and opening track from their fifth studio album.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20May 2420 May, 2024