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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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Jxckson, THE DEEP END (EP) | Album Review 💿

Talented Austin, Texas-based pop artist Jxckson shines on his six-track EP, the satisfyingly dark, THE DEEP END.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|29May 2329 May, 2023

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

~ 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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Tucker Wetmore, Who Told You That | Song Review

Malcolm Todd, I Just Got Mad | Song Review

ROLE MODEL, Joy | Song Review

Coco Jones, Body So Tea | Song Review

Jorja Smith, Alive | Song Review

Ezra, Let Me Love U Better | Song Review

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David Archuleta, Love For Free | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ On the vibrant and honest single “Love For Free,” talented pop singer-songwriter David Archuleta won’t settle for less or wait for heartbreak.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jun 2615 Jun, 2026

Kanye West, GEMINI SEASON | Song Review

⭐️⭐️ Polarizing AF, Kanye West drops the BULLY Deluxe single “GEMINI SEASON,” which finds the Grammy-winning rapper horny – he’s freaked out.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jun 2615 Jun, 2026

Madonna, Love Sensation | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Once more, Madonna makes us dance and ‘love’ on “Love Sensation,” the third single from her 15th studio album, CONFESSIONS II.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Jun 2610 Jun, 2026

Alex Warren, PASSENGER | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️ On “PASSENGER,” a single from his sophomore album, WILDCHILD, Alex Warren delivers a pleasant song that doesn’t move the needle.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Jun 2610 Jun, 2026

Steve Lacy, the feeling | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Steve Lacy strikes gold once more with “the feeling,” the lead single from his third LP, Oh Yeah?.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Jun 2610 Jun, 2026

ROLE MODEL, High Hopes 3000 | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ROLE MODEL continues his upward trajectory with “High Hopes 3000,” the lead single from his third LP, Chuck Timely & The Hourglass.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jun 269 Jun, 2026

Taylor Swift, I Knew It, I Knew You | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pop superstar Taylor Swift delivers an incredibly fun and memorable original song from Toy Story 5 with “I Knew It, I Knew You.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jun 269 Jun, 2026

Bimini, TANK TOP BUM BOYS | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ On “TANK TOP BUM BOYS,” Bimini delivers an authentic and passionate protest anthem against myopic conservatives, homophobes, and warmongers.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jun 269 Jun, 2026

Tinashe, Too Easy | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pop/R&B singer-songwriter Tinashe makes it sound incredibly easy on her short but utterly sweet, minimalist single, “Too Easy.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Jun 268 Jun, 2026

Adam Lambert, UNDER THE RHYTHM | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Adam Lambert keeps it F-I-E-R-C-E on “UNDER THE RHYTHM,” the infectious, dance-floor-ready second single from ADAM.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Jun 268 Jun, 2026

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