~ 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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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

Dan + Shay, Dan + Shay | Album Review

Country duo Dan + Shay sound respectable, if a bit ‘middle of the road’ and too safe on their self-titled, third studio album.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|29Jun 1829 Jun, 2018

Yellow Claw, New Blood | Album Review 💿

After releasing numerous intriguing advance singles, Dutch producer/DJ duo Yellow Claw deliver an equally third LP with ‘New Blood.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|28Jun 1828 Jun, 2018

Bebe Rexha, Expectations | Album Review

Following a ‘slow but steady’ rise to pop success, Bebe Rexha finally releases her highly-anticipated, full-length debut album, ‘Expectations.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|27Jun 1827 Jun, 2018

Teyana Taylor, K.T.S.E. | Album Review

Short but sweet, R&B singer and actress Teyana Taylor has a surefire hit on her hands with her sophomore album, ‘K.T.S.E.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|27Jun 1827 Jun, 2018

Panic! At the Disco, Pray for the Wicked | Album Review 💿

Panic! At the Disco returns with its highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Pray for the Wicked.’ Imperfect, it still musters up some great moments.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|25Jun 1825 Jun, 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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Greyson Chance, GARÇONOVA | Song Review

Yeat, ON NOTHING | Song Review

John Legend, Daylight | Song Review

Victoria Monét, Juicy | Song Review

Aaron Frazer, Paint The Picture | Song Review

JISOO, CLICK | Song Review

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Tate McRae, It’s ok I’m ok | Song Review 🎵

Although Gen-Z pop star Tate McRae doesn’t change the game on “It’s ok I’m ok,” it’s an enjoyable, inoffensive pop single (save for an f-bomb).

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Sep 2417 Sep, 2024

John Conlin, Kissing Other Girls | Song Review 🎵

Toronto pop singer/songwriter John Conlin paints an authentic portrait of a gay relationship in “Kissing Other Girls” where both participants are on different pages.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Sep 2416 Sep, 2024

Katy Perry, I’M HIS, HE’S MINE | Song Review 🎵

⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ After stubbing her toe on the first two singles from 143, Katy Perry shows considerable improvement on “I’M HIS, HE’S MINE” featuring Doechii.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Sep 2416 Sep, 2024

The Weeknd, Dancing In The Flames | Song Review 🎵

With memorable songwriting, a well-rounded vocal, and ear-catching production, The Weeknd ‘does the damn thing’ in his single, “Dancing In The Flames.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Sep 2416 Sep, 2024

Megan Thee Stallion, Neva Play | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion enlists RM of BTS for an entertaining, vibe-filled, flex-fest, “Neva Play.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Sep 2412 Sep, 2024

Halsey, Ego | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Halsey delivers another intriguing song with “Ego,” the fourth advanced single from their fifth LP, The Great Impersonator.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Sep 249 Sep, 2024

Linkin Park, The Emptiness Machine | Song Review 🎵

Linkin Park makes its comeback with a new co-vocalist and drummer on “The Emptiness Machine,” the promo single from their eighth LP, From Zero.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Sep 249 Sep, 2024

Drake, No Face | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Drake, decimated by rap beef in 2024, embraces a more aggressive, hardnosed approach on his brief single, “No Face.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Sep 249 Sep, 2024

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