~ 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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Von Venn, Forgetting The Fall | Album Review

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 💿

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Dominic Fike, Sunburn | Album Review 💿

The handsome, talented, and versatile Dominic Fike delivers an authentic, honest, and overall enjoyable sophomore album with Sunburn.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|12Jul 2312 Jul, 2023

Kim Petras, Feed The Beast | Album Review 💿

Although it has some great moments, Kim Petras’ debut album, Feed The Beast is enjoyable but not consistently ‘beastly’ as its title suggests.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|30Jun 2330 Jun, 2023

Kelly Clarkson, chemistry | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson remains a steady, consistent artist on her tenth album, the divorce-fueled chemistry.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|29Jun 2329 Jun, 2023

Foo Fighters, But Here We Are | Album Review 💿

In the midst of grief and tragedy, Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters deliver a consistent, incredibly well executed 11th studio album with But Here We Are.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|15Jun 2315 Jun, 2023

Janelle Monáe, The Age of Pleasure | Album Review 💿

After a five-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated actress/singer Janelle Monáe makes a bold, risqué, and triumphant return with The Age of Pleasure.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|14Jun 2314 Jun, 2023

Jake Shears, Last Man Dancing | Album Review 💿

Following a five-year hiatus, Jake Shears returns Last Man Dancing, one of the most consistent, danceable, and entertaining albums of 2023.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|7Jun 237 Jun, 2023

Jxckson, THE DEEP END (EP) | Album Review 💿

Talented Austin, Texas-based pop artist Jxckson shines on his six-track EP, the satisfyingly dark, THE DEEP END.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|29May 2329 May, 2023

Angie Stone, Love Language | Album Review 💿

Neo-soul vet Angie Stone comes on strong on her brief but well-rounded, love-driven 10th studio album, 💿 Love Language.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22May 2322 May, 2023

Jonas Brothers, The Album | Album Review 💿

Jonas Brothers’ The Album is better than expected. Still, the album lacks cohesiveness and doesn’t really move the needle in the band’s career.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|17May 2317 May, 2023

Jack Harlow, Jackman. | Album Review 💿

Although imperfect, Jackman. finds Grammy-nominated rapper Jack Harlow showing artistic growth – taking a step in the right direction.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|4May 234 May, 2023

~ 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, myself | Song Review

Artemas, psychokiller | Song Review

RAYE, Nightingale Lane. | Song Review

Alex Warren, Fever Dream | Song Review

Lana Del Rey, White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter | Song Review

Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice, Drunk Dial Baby | Song Review

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John Summit, LIGHTS GO OUT | Song Review

The hunky, and more importantly, talented DJ and producer John Summit drops an irresistibly energetic electronic banger with “LIGHTS GO OUT.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Feb 262 Feb, 2026

Melanie Martinez, POSSESSION | Song Review

Alternative pop singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez has us under her spell with her mysterious but enticing single, “POSSESSION.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Feb 262 Feb, 2026

Noah Kahan, The Great Divide | Song Review

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Noah Kahan delivers an expressive vocal performance, intact with clever, honest, poetic lyrics on “The Great Divide.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Feb 262 Feb, 2026

Flo Milli, Flo Jackson | Song Review

Rapper Flo Milli gives zero f’s on her short, sweet, and unapologetic rap banger, “Flo Jackson.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Jan 2626 Jan, 2026

Dermot Kennedy, Funeral | Song Review

Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy excels on “Funeral,” the promo single and fourth track from his third LP, The Weight of the Woods.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Jan 2626 Jan, 2026

Joji, Last of a Dying Breed | Song Review

Joji keeps things short and utterly sweet on the surefire vibe that is “Last of a Dying Breed,” the fifth single and third track from his fourth LP, Piss in the ...

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Jan 2626 Jan, 2026

Harry Styles, Aperture | Song Review

Pop superstar Harry Styles returns with the surprising but engaging “Aperture,” the promo single from his fourth LP, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Jan 2626 Jan, 2026

The Here And Now, Riptide | Song Review

The four-star single, "Riptide," captures exactly what makes rock band The Here And Now worth paying attention to.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|26Jan 2626 Jan, 2026

Snoop Dogg, Slid Off | Song Review

Snoop Dogg doesn’t serve up anything innovative on “Slid Off,” but he does deliver a fun, minimalist rap banger that enhances the playlist in the dead of winter.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jan 2619 Jan, 2026