~ 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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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

Whitney Houston, I Go To The Rock | Album Review 💿

The legacy of Whitney Houston endures on her posthumous, gospel music compilation, I Go To The Rock: the Gospel Music of Whitney Houston.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|29Mar 2329 Mar, 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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KATSEYE, PINKY UP | Song Review

Kehlani, Back and Forth | Song Review

Lady Gaga & Doechii, RUNWAY | Song Review

Jack White, G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs | Song Review

Trippie Redd & Young Thug, Paperbag Boy | Song Review

John Summit & Feid, CHICA 305 | Song Review

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Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

Guest Contributor George James: Cloud returns with "In My Dream."

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|19Feb 2619 Feb, 2026

Lil Mabu, sand in turks | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lil Mabu returns with a so-so, melodic rap single in “sand in the turks.” It encompasses matters of the heart and an extremely expensive vacation.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Feb 2618 Feb, 2026

Baby Rose & Leon Thomas, Friends Again | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ R&B singer-songwriter Baby Rose and Grammy-winning musician Leon Thomas are magical on their soulful, silky smooth duet, “Friends Again.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Feb 2618 Feb, 2026

The Red Clay Strays, If I Didn’t Know You | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ South Alabama country rock band The Red Clay Strays delivers a gorgeous, moving, and utterly sincere record with “If I Didn’t Know You.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Feb 2617 Feb, 2026

Victoria Monét, Let Me | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Victoria Monét continues to be consistent and engaging on her love-oriented single, “Let Me.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Feb 2617 Feb, 2026

Fcukers, Beatback | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Electronic band Fcukers (no, your eyes don’t deceive you) bring the heat on “Beatback,” a single and the opening track from their debut album, Ö.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Feb 2616 Feb, 2026

Spilata, The Cuntiest | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spilata utterly slays and serves C U Next Tuesday with his bold, fearless, irresistibly delicious, and unapologetic jazz single, “The Cuntiest.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Feb 2616 Feb, 2026

MUNA, Dancing On The Wall | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Queer indie-pop band MUNA delivers an irresistible, dance-worthy single with “Dancing On The Wall,” the promo single from their fourth LP of the same name.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Feb 2616 Feb, 2026

Bleachers, you and forever | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bleachers, led by Jack Antonoff, make a compelling return with “you and forever,” the promo single for their fifth LP, everyone for ten minutes.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Feb 2616 Feb, 2026