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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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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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Hozier, Unreal Unearth | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated, Irish singer/songwriter Hozier releases his most ambitious album to date with Unreal Unearth.

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

Kisos, Autophagia | Album Review 💿

Talented queer pop singer/songwriter Kisos delivers an authentic, complex, dark, enjoyable, and well-crafted EP in Autophagia.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Aug 2314 Aug, 2023

Various Artists, Barbie The Album | Album Review 💿

Barbie The Album isn’t the second coming of pop, but it is an enjoyable soundtrack to Barbie with its fair share of highlights.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|28Jul 2328 Jul, 2023

Ice Spice, Like…? (Deluxe) | Album Review 💿

After showing great potential on her debut EP, Like...?, Bronx rapper Ice Spice continues to show her upside on Like...? (Deluxe).

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|25Jul 2325 Jul, 2023

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

~ 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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Lucky Daye, Fly U Out | Song Review

Central Cee, The Team | Song Review

Greyson Chance, DIRTY LAUNDRY | Song Review

Rex Orange County, Indecision | Song Review

DESTIN CONRAD, FAVORITE LOVER | Song Review

Cloud, Nobody’s Dreaming | Song Review

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Lil Baby, Dead Fresh | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning rapper Lil Baby drops a respectable, though somewhat forgettable single with Dead Fresh, produced by Pharrell Williams.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jul 2620 Jul, 2026

Greyson Chance, SUGAR RUSH | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Pop singer-songwriter Greyson Chance delivers another home run in 2026 with his bold yet sugary-sweet single, “SUGAR RUSH.”

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

Teddy Swims, Break Up in Reverse | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter Teddy Swims sings with incredible emotion in his heartfelt single, “Break Up in Reverse.”

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

Alaska Thunderfuck, Brunette | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️½ “Brunette” marks another fun dance-pop single from the fierce drag queen extraordinaire, Alaska Thunderfuck.

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

D’Leesa, Angel of Light | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The entertaining, hypnotic & never-rushing “Angel of Light” is quite the scintillating vibe from DIY Atlanta-based soft, sapphic soul musician D’Leesa.

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

Tucker Wetmore, Who Told You That | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ All told, country singer Tucker Wetmore delivers an enjoyable, fun, and well-rounded single with “Who Told You That.”

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

Malcolm Todd, I Just Got Mad | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bedroom pop singer-songwriter Malcolm Todd releases his anger on his brief but electrifying single, “I Just Got Mad.”

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

ROLE MODEL, Joy | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ROLE MODEL shines once more on “Joy,” the second single and second track from his third studio album, Chuck Timely & The Hourglass.

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

Coco Jones, Body So Tea | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Coco Jones brings it on her pleasant, sophisticated-sounding “Body So Tea.”

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

Jorja Smith, Alive | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ English musician Jorja Smith and Nigerian musician Wizkid make a formidable duo on the silky-smooth, vibe-filled smash, “Alive.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Jul 267 Jul, 2026

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