~ 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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= Excellent 😀

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= Average / Good 🙂 👌

= Below Average… it’s giving sus 😏 😑 🫤

= Mediocre 👎 😡

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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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Kehlani, While We Wait | Album Review 💿

Urban contemporary singer Kehlani returns after a two-year hiatus with a respectable, well-rounded, nine-track mixtape, ‘While We Wait.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|28Feb 1928 Feb, 2019

Lil Pump, Harverd Dropout | Album Review

18-year old rapper Lil Pump delivers a sophomore album full of bangers on ‘Harverd Dropout,’ but ultimately forgets to expand his script.

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

Badflower, OK, I’M SICK | Album Review 💿

Los Angeles alternative rock band Badflower showcase ample potential throughout their highly-anticipated debut album, OK, I’M SICK.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|25Feb 1925 Feb, 2019

India.Arie, Worthy | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter India.Arie remains consistent on ‘Worthy,’ her first proper, full-length album of originals since 2013.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21Feb 1921 Feb, 2019

Avril Lavigne, Head Above Water | Album Review 💿

Six years after releasing her self-titled fifth album, Canadian pop standout Avril Lavigne returns with her 6th LP, Head Above Water.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|20Feb 1920 Feb, 2019

Chaka Khan, Hello Happiness | Album Review 💿

R&B icon Chaka Khan comes roaring back after a lengthy hiatus with a hella funky, feel-good album of originals, HELLO HAPPINESS.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|19Feb 1919 Feb, 2019

Florida Georgia Line, Can’t Say I Ain’t Country | Album Review

Bro country duo Florida Georgia Line delivers an enjoyable, if sometimes corny fourth studio album with Can’t Say I Ain’t Country.

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

Meghan Trainor, The Love Train (EP) | Album Review

After delaying the release of her third studio album, Meghan Trainor returns with a love-centric, six-song EP, ‘The Love Train.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|12Feb 1912 Feb, 2019

Ariana Grande, Thank U, Next | Album Review 💿

Exceptionally gifted pop singer Ariana Grande continues her impressive run on her fifth studio album, ‘Thank U, Next,’ among her very best.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|11Feb 1911 Feb, 2019

Mike Posner, A Real Good Kid | Album Review 💿

Despite being underrated throughout his career, Mike Posner comes off incredibly authentic & mature throughout his 3rd LP, ‘A Real Good Kid.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|5Feb 195 Feb, 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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Japanese Breakfast, Orlando in Love | Song Review 🎵

Michelle Zauner & Japanese Breakfast warm up 2025 with the classy & enigmatic “Orlando in Love,” the promo single from For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jan 2513 Jan, 2025

Mac Miller, 5 Dollar Pony Rides | Song Review 🎵

Mac Miller sounds phenomenal on his posthumous single, “5 Dollar Pony Rides,” from his second posthumous album, Balloonerism.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jan 2513 Jan, 2025

Teddy Swims, Are You Even Real (Ft. Givēon) | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop artist Teddy Swims taps Grammy-nominated R&B artist Givēon for the assist on the soulful duet, “Are You Even Real.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jan 2513 Jan, 2025

Brett Eldredge, Gorgeous | Song Review 🎵

Country singer/songwriter Brett Eldredge brings a heaping dose of authenticity and empowerment on his debut single as an independent artist, “Gorgeous.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jan 259 Jan, 2025

Rose Gray, Party People | Song Review 🎵

Rose Gray brings the ‘party’ in her electrifying dance-pop song, “Party People,” the fifth single from her debut album, Louder, Please.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jan 259 Jan, 2025

Armin van Buuren, Norma Jean Martine & LAWRENT, Euphoria | Song Review 🎵

Armin van Buuren, Norma Jean Martine, and LAWRENT, with Alok, deliver a brief but potent dance gem with “Euphoria.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jan 259 Jan, 2025

Little Simz, Hello, Hi | Song Review 🎵

Confident and talented British rapper Lil Simz ‘cooks’ on her brief but potent drill-infused rap banger, “Hello, Hi.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Jan 256 Jan, 2025

Zerb & Wiz Khalifa, Location | Song Review 🎵

Brazilian DJ/producer Zerb, assisted by Ty Dolla $ign, and Wiz Khalifa, warm up those frigid January 2025 temps with the piping hot dance cut, “Location.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Jan 256 Jan, 2025