~ 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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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

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

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Angie Stone, Love Language | Album Review 💿

Neo-soul vet Angie Stone comes on strong on her brief but well-rounded, love-driven 10th studio album, 💿 Love Language.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22May 2322 May, 2023

Jonas Brothers, The Album | Album Review 💿

Jonas Brothers’ The Album is better than expected. Still, the album lacks cohesiveness and doesn’t really move the needle in the band’s career.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|17May 2317 May, 2023

Jack Harlow, Jackman. | Album Review 💿

Although imperfect, Jackman. finds Grammy-nominated rapper Jack Harlow showing artistic growth – taking a step in the right direction.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|4May 234 May, 2023

Ryan Beatty, Calico | Album Review 💿

With the release of his third studio, Calico, alternative pop singer/songwriter Ryan Beatty releases arguably his best work to date.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3May 233 May, 2023

Smokey Robinson, Gasms | Album Review 💿

Iconic Motown singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson delivers an enjoyable album with Gasms, his first LP in nine years.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|29Apr 2329 Apr, 2023

JORDY, BOY | Album Review 💿

Los Angeles-based pop singer/songwriter JORDY gets personal on his short but sweet and relatable sophomore album, BOY.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|27Apr 2327 Apr, 2023

Cub Sport, Jesus At The Gay Bar | Album Review 💿

Australian indie-pop collective Cub Sport shine on their fifth album, the boldly titled, authentic and honest, Jesus At The Gay Bar.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|13Apr 2313 Apr, 2023

Tyler, The Creator, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale | Album Review 💿

After winning a second Grammy CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, Tyler, The Creator returns with the must-hear deluxe, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|12Apr 2312 Apr, 2023

Chlöe, In Pieces | Album Review 💿

Chlöe has some solid, enjoyable moments on her debut solo album, In Pieces, though it falls short of being a game changing contemporary R&B LP.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|3Apr 233 Apr, 2023

Lana Del Rey, Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd | Album Review 💿

Lana Del Rey showcases incredibly artistry and authenticity on her excellent ninth album, Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|1Apr 231 Apr, 2023

~ 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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Lola Young, From Down Here | Song Review

Olivia Rodrigo, the cure | Song Review

BabyChiefDoit, Game Six | Song Review

Pharaoh Jo, Enough For You | Song Review

Concrete Club, People Like Us | Song Review

Tove Lo, I’m your girl right? | Song Review

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Trippie Redd & Young Thug, Paperbag Boy | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Trippie Redd and Young Thug join forces for the braggadocios, cocky, confident, hard-hitting rap banger, “Paperbag Boy.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Apr 267 Apr, 2026

John Summit & Feid, CHICA 305 | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ DJ/producer John Summit and Colombian singer-songwriter Feid collaborate on the party-centric, electro-tinged Latin banger, “CHICA 305.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Apr 266 Apr, 2026

Mary J. Blige, Want Love | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Decorated R&B singer-songwriter and actress Mary J. Blige pleads a compelling case for romance on her smooth single, “Want Love.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Apr 266 Apr, 2026

Bleachers, the van | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With their reminiscent song “the van,” Bleachers delivers another engaging advance single from their sixth studio album, everyone for ten minutes.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Apr 266 Apr, 2026

Ravyn Lenae & Dominic Fike, Reputation | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ravyn Lenae and Dominic Fike make a formidable duo on the relationship-oriented alt-pop single, “Reputation.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Apr 266 Apr, 2026

Cole Redding, Shot In The Dark | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Out pop singer-songwriter Cole Redding drops a brief but striking, love-oriented single with “Shot In The Dark.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 262 Apr, 2026

Jungle, Carry On | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ British band Jungle delivers a beautiful, celestial song with “Carry On,” the promo single and sixth track from their fifth album, Sunshine.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Apr 261 Apr, 2026

Suki Waterhouse, Back in Love | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Talented English singer-songwriter Suki Waterhouse is happy again, thanks to being “Back In Love.” She eats on this fun, well-rounded single.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Apr 261 Apr, 2026

Paul McCartney, Days We Left Behind | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Paul McCartney delivers the goods, as he has throughout his legendary career, on “Days We Left Behind,” the promo single from The Boys of Dungeon Lane.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Mar 2631 Mar, 2026