~ 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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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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Why Don’t We, 8 Letters | Album Review

Rising boy band Why Don’t We (Corbyn, Daniel, Jack, Jonah, and Zach) deliver an enjoyable, respectable full-length, debut album with ‘8 Letters.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|6Sep 186 Sep, 2018

Eminem, Kamikaze | Album Review

Angry over the state of rap as well as the poor critical reception of his album, ‘Revival,’ Eminem surprises with an angry, surprise album, ‘Kamikaze.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|4Sep 184 Sep, 2018

Troye Sivan, Bloom | Album Review

23-year old South African-born Aussie pop artist Troye Sivan returns with a tight, authentic sophomore album with ‘Bloom.’

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|3Sep 183 Sep, 2018

Alice in Chains, Rainier Fog | Album Review

Iconic rock band Alice in Chains returns with their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Rainier Fog.’ The project doesn’t disappoint in the least.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|30Aug 1830 Aug, 2018

Liam Payne, First Time (EP) | Album Review

Pop artist Liam Payne makes fans wait even more for his full-length debut album, opting to drop a respectable, if indistinct debut EP first, ‘First Time.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|28Aug 1828 Aug, 2018

Florida Georgia Line, Florida Georgia Line (EP) | Album Review

If you go into the Florida Georgia Line self-titled, four-song EP expecting your brain to be stimulated, you’ll be utterly disappointed.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|27Aug 1827 Aug, 2018

Cole Swindell, All of It | Album Review

Although he maintains consistency and a lovable personality, Cole Swindell delivers a pleasant third studio LP with ‘All of It’ without “moving the needle.”

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21Aug 1821 Aug, 2018

Ariana Grande, Sweetener | Album Review 💿

Following a two-year hiatus, Ariana Grande makes her highly-anticipated return with her fourth studio album, 'Sweetener.'

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|20Aug 1820 Aug, 2018

Jason Mraz, Know. | Album Review

For Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Jason Mraz, “love” is the focus on his highly-anticipated, sixth studio album, 'Know.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Aug 1815 Aug, 2018

Nicki Minaj, Queen | Album Review

After a four-year hiatus, Nicki Minaj returns with her highly-anticipated, fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ It doesn’t disappoint for the most part.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|14Aug 1814 Aug, 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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ZEE MACHINE, MAGNETIC | Song Review

Jill Scott, Pressha | Song Review

bbno$, diamonds are forever | Song Review

Ari Lennox, Twin Flame | Song Review

Father John Misty, The Old Law | Song Review

Feng, Cali Crazy | Song Review

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Central Cee, I Will | Song Review 🎵

UK drill rapper Central Cee surprises with more melodic rap vibes on his enjoyable yet horny, sexed-up single, “I Will.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Feb 2427 Feb, 2024

Justin Timberlake, Drown | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning, pop superstar Justin Timberlake returns with “Drown,” the enjoyable, second advance single from his sixth LP, Everything I Thought It Was.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Feb 2426 Feb, 2024

Selena Gomez, Love On | Song Review 🎵

Pop artist Selena Gomez delivers a lighthearted, pleasant listening experience on her first single of 2024, “Love On.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Feb 2426 Feb, 2024

SZA, Saturn | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer SZA is deep in thought, seeking a change of pace on her delightful, reflective single, “Saturn.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Feb 2426 Feb, 2024

Lainey Wilson, Country’s Cool Again | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning country standout Lainey Wilson proves “Country’s Cool Again” on her first single of 2024.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Feb 2421 Feb, 2024

Wallows, Your Apartment | Song Review 🎵

Alternative collective Wallows confirm the age-old, relatable ‘breaking up is hard to do’ on their colorful, first single of 2024, “Your Apartment.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 2420 Feb, 2024

Bryson Tiller, Whatever She Wants | Song Review 🎵

Fueled by an Orion Sun sample, Grammy-nominated rapper/singer Bryson Tiller delivers an entertaining melodic rap single with “Whatever She Wants.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 2420 Feb, 2024

Gunna, Bittersweet | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Gunna returns with his first single of 2024, the honest, reflective, and vulnerable, “Bittersweet.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 2420 Feb, 2024

Vampire Weekend, Gen-X Cops | Song Review 🎵

Captivating songwriting and high-flying music makes “Gen-X Cops,” the second single from Only God Was Above Us, the fifth LP from Vampire Weekend, electrifying.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2419 Feb, 2024