~ 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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Mike Shinoda, Post Traumatic | Album Review

Mike Shinoda masterfully translates grief and pain into a terrific album with his full-length, debut solo album, ‘Post Traumatic.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|21Jun 1821 Jun, 2018

Jay Rock, Redemption | Album Review 💿

After nearly a three-year hiatus, West Coast rapper Jay Rock returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded third studio album, ‘Redemption.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|20Jun 1820 Jun, 2018

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

~ 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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Teddy Swims, Break Up in Reverse | Song Review

Alaska Thunderfuck, Brunette | Song Review

D’Leesa, Angel of Light | Song Review

Tucker Wetmore, Who Told You That | Song Review

Malcolm Todd, I Just Got Mad | Song Review

ROLE MODEL, Joy | Song Review

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The Kid LAROI, GIRLS | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Australian rapper and singer The Kid LAROI delivers a fun, groovy, and summery bop with “GIRLS.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Jul 241 Jul, 2024

LISA, Rockstar | Song Review 🎵

Rapper and singer LISA of Blackpink drops an entertaining and fierce, electronic/hip-hop-infused pop single with “Rockstar.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Jul 241 Jul, 2024

ARON, Invisibilidad | Song Review 🎵

Spanish-German actor/singer ARON (Aron Piper) brings the heat on “Invisibilidad,” a fabulous bop readymade for summer.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1Jul 241 Jul, 2024

Leo Von Sol, Even the Darkest Flowers Still Bloom | Song Review 🎵

“Even the Darkest Flowers Still Bloom” is a sublime debut single by ascending bedroom and folk-pop singer/songwriter Leo Von Sol.

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

Coldplay, feelslikeimfallinginlove | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning British alternative band Coldplay makes an impressive return with “feelslikeimfallinginlove,” the promo single from Moon Music.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Jun 2424 Jun, 2024

Ice Spice, Phat Butt | Song Review 🎵

Ascending, Grammy-nominated rapper Ice Spice unveils “Phat Butt,” the third single from her debut studio album, Y2K!.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Jun 2424 Jun, 2024

Post Malone, Pour Me A Drink | Song Review 🎵

Post Malone continues his country era, collaborating with Blake Shelton on “Pour Me A Drink,” the second single from his sixth studio album, F-1 Trillion.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Jun 2424 Jun, 2024

Marsha Swanson, Homeward Bound | Track Review 🎵

On "Homeward Bound," UK-based singer-songwriter Marsha Swanson blends heartfelt storytelling with a dynamic musical arrangement.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|19Jun 2419 Jun, 2024

Khalid, Adore U | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated R&B artist Khalid drops his second single of 2024, “Adore U.” Respectable, “Adore U” is fueled by the familiar: matters of the heart.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jun 2417 Jun, 2024