~ 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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5 Seconds of Summer, Youngblood | Album Review

Aussie pop band 5 Seconds of Summer returns in compelling fashion on their third album, ‘Youngblood’ with a sleek, modern pop sound.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|19Jun 1819 Jun, 2018

‘Look at Me!’: Reminiscing Briefly on the Music of XXXTentacion

Following the news of the tragic death of Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy aka XXXTentacion, I briefly reminisce on the music I covered by the rapper.

Album 💿, Columns, Music, Musical Wrap-Up, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jun 1819 Jun, 2018

Nas, NASIR | Album Review

Following a six-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated rap icon Nas finally returns with his highly-anticipated 11th studio album, ‘NASIR.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|18Jun 1818 Jun, 2018

Beyoncé & Jay-Z (The Carters), EVERYTHING IS LOVE | Album Review

Beyoncé and Jay-Z (The Carters) have the entire world shook with their surprise collaborative studio album, ‘EVERYTHING IS LOVE.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|18Jun 1818 Jun, 2018

Big Freedia, 3rd Ward Bounce (EP) | Album Review

New Orleans bounce musician Big Freedia returns chocked-full of attitude, energy, and feistiness on her electrifying EP, ‘3rd Ward Bounce.’ 

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Jun 1814 Jun, 2018

Dave Matthews Band, Come Tomorrow | Album Review

Following a six-year hiatus, popular, eclectic rock band Dave Matthews Band, comes back in top-notch form on ‘Come Tomorrow.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Jun 1814 Jun, 2018

Lykke Li, so sad so sexy | Album Review

Swedish alternative pop standout Lykke Li returns following a four-year hiatus with a short-but-sweet fourth studio album, ‘so sad so sexy.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|13Jun 1813 Jun, 2018

Ne-Yo, Good Man | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo returns following a three-year hiatus with an enjoyable, overall well-rounded seventh studio album with ‘Good Man.’

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

Kanye West & Kid Cudi, KIDS SEE GHOSTS | Album Review 💿

Kanye West and Kid Cudi bring an enthralling, experimental listening experience as hip-hop duo KIDS SEE GHOSTS on their brief, self-titled debut.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|11Jun 1811 Jun, 2018

Lauv, I met you when I was 18. | Album Review

23-year old rising pop/R&B artist Lauv shows incredible potential on his love-centric playlist, ‘I met you when I was 18.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|8Jun 188 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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Charlie Puth, Home | Song Review

Kacey Musgraves, Dry Spell | Song Review

Artemas, myself | Song Review

Artemas, psychokiller | Song Review

RAYE, Nightingale Lane. | Song Review

Alex Warren, Fever Dream | Song Review

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Cardi B, Like What (Freestyle) | Song Review 🎵

On her brief single, “Like What (Freestyle),” Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B throws shade at a ‘particular female rap adversary’ with so-so results.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Mar 244 Mar, 2024

Kodak Black, Shampoo | Song Review 🎵

Polarizing Florida rapper Kodak Black drops a compelling cadence and flow on his brief but entertaining single, “Shampoo.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Feb 2429 Feb, 2024

Mike Taveira, Want It Serious? | Song Review 🎵

Dashing pop singer/songwriter Mike Taveira, true to his artistry, drops a potent, sexy single with the brief but tuneful, “Want It Serious?”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Feb 2428 Feb, 2024

Central Cee, I Will | Song Review 🎵

UK drill rapper Central Cee surprises with more melodic rap vibes on his enjoyable yet horny, sexed-up single, “I Will.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Feb 2427 Feb, 2024

Justin Timberlake, Drown | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning, pop superstar Justin Timberlake returns with “Drown,” the enjoyable, second advance single from his sixth LP, Everything I Thought It Was.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Feb 2426 Feb, 2024

Selena Gomez, Love On | Song Review 🎵

Pop artist Selena Gomez delivers a lighthearted, pleasant listening experience on her first single of 2024, “Love On.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Feb 2426 Feb, 2024

SZA, Saturn | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer SZA is deep in thought, seeking a change of pace on her delightful, reflective single, “Saturn.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Feb 2426 Feb, 2024

Lainey Wilson, Country’s Cool Again | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning country standout Lainey Wilson proves “Country’s Cool Again” on her first single of 2024.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Feb 2421 Feb, 2024

Wallows, Your Apartment | Song Review 🎵

Alternative collective Wallows confirm the age-old, relatable ‘breaking up is hard to do’ on their colorful, first single of 2024, “Your Apartment.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 2420 Feb, 2024

Bryson Tiller, Whatever She Wants | Song Review 🎵

Fueled by an Orion Sun sample, Grammy-nominated rapper/singer Bryson Tiller delivers an entertaining melodic rap single with “Whatever She Wants.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 2420 Feb, 2024

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