~ 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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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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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

YG, Stay Dangerous | Album Review

YG serves a hearty helping of hard-nosed, West Coast and trap-infused bangers on his 3rd studio album, Stay Dangerous. Wheel not reinvented, but worthwhile.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|13Aug 1813 Aug, 2018

Mac Miller, Swimming | Album Review 💿

Mac Miller returns with arguably the most personal, honest, and mature album of his career with his fifth studio album, ‘Swimming.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|9Aug 189 Aug, 2018

Travis Scott, ASTROWORLD | Album Review

Houston rapper Travis Scott delivers some of the best work of his career with his highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘ASTROWORLD.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|7Aug 187 Aug, 2018

Iggy Azalea, Survive the Summer (EP) | Album Review

Following a four-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated rapper Iggy Azalea returns with ‘Survive the Summer,’ a six-song EP full of cocky, confident bangers.

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

Cody Jinks, Lifers | Album Review

Country artist Cody Jinks keeps things traditional throughout the course of his eighth album, ‘Lifers.’ The results are consistent and utterly incredible.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|2Aug 182 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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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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Kehlani, When He’s Not There | Song Review 🎵

Kehlani, assisted by Lucky Daye, brings the heat on “When He’s Not There,” a steamy, irresistibly delicious song about cheating from her mixtape, While We Wait 2.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Sep 242 Sep, 2024

Tommy Richman, THOUGHT YOU WERE THE ONE | Song Review 🎵

Tommy Richman continues a prolific 2024 with another vibe-laden, irresistible single, “THOUGHT YOU WERE THE ONE.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Sep 242 Sep, 2024

Jamie xx, Dafodil | Song Review 🎵

“Dafodil” is a surefire winner from Grammy-nominated DJ/producer Jamie xx. He’s assisted by Kelsey Lu, John Glacier, and Panda Bear.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Sep 242 Sep, 2024

Victoria Monét, SOS (Sex on Sight) | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winner Victoria Monét, assisted by Grammy-winner Usher, hits all the right notes on the sexy single, “SOS (Sex on Sight).”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Sep 242 Sep, 2024

Doechii, BOOM BAP | Song Review 🎵

Sickening Florida rapper Doechii drops a brief but potent bop in “BOOM BAP” ahead of her mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal.

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

Central Cee, Billion Streams Freestyle | Song Review 🎵

UK rapper Central Cee has a lot to say (sort of) on the brief “Billion Streams,” the B-side of his two-song single, Bolide Noir.

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

Coldplay, WE PRAY | Song Review 🎵

Decorated alt-rock collective Coldplay enlists Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna, and TINI for the thoughtful, uplifting faith-driven single, “WE PRAY.”

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

Gucci Mane, Rich N****z | Song Review 🎵

Gucci Mane, fueled by ill production by Zaytoven, drops a fierce rap banger with “Rich N*ggaz,” the second track from his Greatest Of All Trappers – Gangsta Grillz Edition LP.

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

Isabel LaRosa, Pretty Boy | Song Review 🎵

Gen-Z Cuban American pop singer/songwriter Isabel LaRosa is obsessed with this fine boy in her brief but entertaining, engaging, and relatable single, “Pretty Boy.”

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