~ 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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Peter Hollens, Legendary Folk Songs | Album Review

The multifaceted Peter Hollens – gifted musician, educator & savvy businessman – thrills on his captivating album of folk classics, ‘Legendary Folk Songs.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|20Jul 1820 Jul, 2018

Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers 2 | Album Review

Although it suffers from excessive length, Wiz Khalifa sounds reinvigorated on ‘Rolling Papers 2,’ the sequel to his 2011, major-label debut LP.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Jul 1819 Jul, 2018

Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure | Album Review 💿

Canadian-bred, LA-based alternative R&B artist Black Atlass impresses on his ultra-moody, falsetto-laden sophomore album, 'Pain & Pleasure.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|18Jul 1818 Jul, 2018

Future, Beast Mode 2 | Album Review

ATL rapper Future offers “more of the same” on his nine-track mixtape, ‘Beast Mode 2,’ a sequel to his 2015 mixtape, ‘Beast Mode.’

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

YUNGBLUD, 21st Century Liability | Album Review

British alternative newcomer YUNGBLUD infuses “fresh blood” into the music game with his thrilling, eclectic debut album, ‘21st Century Liability.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|11Jul 1811 Jul, 2018

Meek Mill, Legends of Summer (EP) | Album Review

Following imprisonment, beloved Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded EP, ‘Legends of Summer.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|10Jul 1810 Jul, 2018

Years & Years, Palo Santo | Album Review 💿

Years & Years returns with a compelling sophomore album with ‘Palo Santo’ which masterfully incorporates social issues, sexuality, and spirituality.

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

Gorillaz, The Now Now | Album Review

Although more accessible than ‘Humanz’ to some extent, Damon Albarn and Gorillaz still require the audience to be ambitious listeners on ‘The Now Now.’

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

Florence + The Machine, High as Hope | Album Review

Alternative darlings Florence + The Machine delivers an enjoyable, impressive, and well-rounded fourth studio album with ‘High as Hope.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4Jul 184 Jul, 2018

Drake, Scorpion | Album Review

Although double album ‘Scorpion’ could use some edits, Drake gives listeners plenty of quality listening experiences throughout its 90-minute course.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|2Jul 182 Jul, 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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Artemas, professional heartbreaker | Song Review

John Summit, LIGHTS GO OUT | Song Review

Melanie Martinez, POSSESSION | Song Review

Noah Kahan, The Great Divide | Song Review

Flo Milli, Flo Jackson | Song Review

Dermot Kennedy, Funeral | Song Review

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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

Vampire Weekend, Capricorn | Song Review 🎵

Alternative darlings Vampire Weekend make a compelling return with “Capricorn,” the first of two singles from their fifth LP, Only God Was Above Us.

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

Austin Marquez, The One | Song Review 🎵

New York-based pop singer/songwriter Austin Marquez opens himself up to love on his marvelous, relatable single, “The One.”

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

Dua Lipa, Training Season | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop superstar Dua Lipa ‘does the da-yum thang’ once again on “Training Season,” the infectious second single from her third studio LP.

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

Jennifer Lopez, This Is Me…Now | Song Review 🎵

Actress and pop superstar Jennifer Lopez celebrates who and where she is now on “This is Me…Now,” the reflective title track from her ninth studio album.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Feb 2414 Feb, 2024

Beyoncé, 16 Carriages | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning superstar Beyoncé stupendously ushers in Act II, the follow-up to Renaissance, with the gorgeous, stunning country ballad, “16 Carriages.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Feb 2414 Feb, 2024