~ 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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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

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

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Alec Benjamin, Narrated for You | Album Review 💿

Rising Arizona pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin showcases immense potential on his debut mixtape, ‘Narrated for You.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|22Nov 1822 Nov, 2018

Michael Bublé, Love | Album Review

Traditional pop standout Michael Bublé remains consistent on his 2018 album, Love, featuring classics and a couple of brand-new songs.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|21Nov 1821 Nov, 2018

Smoota, Pheromones | Album Review

On ‘Pheromones,’ Brooklyn R&B singer/songwriter Smoota delivers a thrilling sophomore album that thrives off lust, sex, and the influence of classic soul.

Album 💿, Columns, Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews By the musical hype|20Nov 1820 Nov, 2018

Elijah Soltan, Spin Wrld (EP) | Album Review

19-year old California DJ and producer Elijah Soltan brings some freshness to the EDM game on his thrilling, four-track, first official EP, ‘Spin Wrld.’

Album 💿, Columns, Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews By the musical hype|19Nov 1819 Nov, 2018

Mariah Carey, Caution | Album Review 💿

Following a rough patch in her career, R&B chanteuse Mariah Carey delivers a tight, comeback LP with ‘Caution’ that doesn’t disappoint.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|19Nov 1819 Nov, 2018

Imagine Dragons, Origins | Album Review

On their fourth album, ‘Origins,’ Grammy-winning alternative rock band Imagine Dragons has some moments, but ultimately, falls short.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|16Nov 1816 Nov, 2018

Kane Brown, Experiment | Album Review

Country singer Kane Brown shows a substantial amount of growth artistically on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Experiment.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|15Nov 1815 Nov, 2018

Jon Bellion, Glory Sound Prep | Album Review 💿

Unafraid of being ‘left of center,’ alternative pop musician Jon Bellion delivers a quirky, yet incredibly unique sophomore album with ‘Glory Sound Prep.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Nov 1814 Nov, 2018

Lil Peep, Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2 | Album Review

Rapper-singer Lil Peep exhibits growth and a clearer portrait of his artistry on his posthumous full-length LP, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|13Nov 1813 Nov, 2018

Muse, Simulation Theory | Album Review

Grammy-winning alternative rock band Muse delivers their best work in years on their eighth studio album, ‘Simulation Theory.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|12Nov 1812 Nov, 2018

~ 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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Charlie Puth, Home | Song Review

Kacey Musgraves, Dry Spell | Song Review

Artemas, myself | Song Review

Artemas, psychokiller | Song Review

RAYE, Nightingale Lane. | Song Review

Alex Warren, Fever Dream | Song Review

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Chris Housman, Guilty As Sin | Song Review 🎵

Country musician Chris Housman embraces gay love, regardless of the ‘consequences,’ in the authentic, moving, and thoughtful ballad, “Guilty As Sin.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Apr 2430 Apr, 2024

James Charles, Can We Just Be Friends | Song Review 🎵

“Can We Just Be Friends,” the second single released by beauty influencer James Charles is a respectable pop single, though doesn’t necessarily move the needle.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Apr 2430 Apr, 2024

Tems, Love Me JeJe | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning, Nigerian Afrobeats/R&B singer Tems returns in 2024 with her chill and pleasant vibe of a single, “Love Me JeJe.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Apr 2429 Apr, 2024

Twenty One Pilots, Backslide | Song Review 🎵

Twenty One Pilots continues to engage on “Backslide,” the third single and third track from their seventh studio LP, Clancy.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Apr 2429 Apr, 2024

Normani, 1:59 | Song Review 🎵

While Normani doesn’t reinvent R&B or the wheel on “1:59,” she and featured guest, Gunna, successfully serve up sexy vibes.

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

Lauv, Potential | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Lauv is his truest self on the rewarding and thoughtful “Potential,” embracing his sexuality without any reservations.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Apr 2429 Apr, 2024

Saint Levant, 5am in Paris | Song Review 🎵

Multilingual rapper Saint Levant drops another vibe with his brief but entertaining single, “5am in Paris.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Apr 2423 Apr, 2024

Anthony Russo, Someone Like You | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Anthony Russo delivers a dedicated, well-rounded indie-pop song with “Someone Like You.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Apr 2423 Apr, 2024

Benedict Cork, Beauty Queen | Song Review 🎵

British singer/songwriter Benedict Cork delivers a stunning piano ballad on “Beauty Queen,” the fourth single from his debut, Notes on a Hopeless Romance.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Apr 2423 Apr, 2024