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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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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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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

Ryan Beatty, Calico | Album Review 💿

With the release of his third studio, Calico, alternative pop singer/songwriter Ryan Beatty releases arguably his best work to date.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3May 233 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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Mary J. Blige, More Than A Lover | Song Review

Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

Lil Mabu, sand in turks | Song Review

Baby Rose & Leon Thomas, Friends Again | Song Review

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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

Charli XCX, Wall of Sound | Song Review

Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Charli XCX wows with the brief but dynamic and enigmatic single, “Wall of Sound.”

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

Charlie Puth, Beat Yourself Up | Song Review

Pop singer, songwriter, and producer Charlie Puth drops another pleasant, well-rounded single, “Beat Yourself Up,” from his fourth LP, Whatever’s Clever!.

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

ZEE MACHINE, MAGNETIC | Song Review

Pop singer-songwriter ZEE MACHINE puts their foot into “MAGNETIC,” one of the most electrifying, fun, and irresistible singles of their career.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jan 2615 Jan, 2026

Jill Scott, Pressha | Song Review

Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Jill Scott shines on “Pressha,” the second advanced single from her long-awaited sixth album, To Whom This May Concern.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jan 2615 Jan, 2026

bbno$, diamonds are forever | Song Review

Canadian rapper/singer bbno$ continues to be prolific and shows his versatility on his engaging first single of 2026, “diamonds are forever.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jan 2614 Jan, 2026

Ari Lennox, Twin Flame | Song Review

Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Ari Lennox delivers another bop with her love-centric single, “Twin Flame.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jan 2614 Jan, 2026

Father John Misty, The Old Law | Song Review

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Father John Misty impresses with his skillful pen and top-notch musicianship once more on his single, “The Old Law.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jan 2614 Jan, 2026

Feng, Cali Crazy | Song Review

Gen-Z British rapper, singer, and songwriter Feng drops a summery single in the dead of winter with the short but utterly sweet “Cali Crazy.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jan 2613 Jan, 2026

Luke Combs, Sleepless in a Hotel Room | Song Review

Country singer-songwriter Luke Combs shines on the sleepless “Sleepless in a Hotel Room,” a single from his sixth studio album, The Way I Am.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jan 2613 Jan, 2026

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