~ 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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Tyla, SHE DID IT AGAIN | Song Review

Kacey Musgraves, Middle of Nowhere | Song Review

Olivia Rodrigo, drop dead | Song Review

JORDY, DUMB | Song Review

sombr, Potential | Song Review

Queen Naija, Ring | Song Review

~ Get your fix of song reviews in all their glory, starting from most recent to oldest 😎 🤘 ~

Imagine Dragons, Eyes Closed | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning alternative rock band Imagine Dragons sounds refreshing in their ear-catching, energetic single, “Eyes Closed.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Apr 248 Apr, 2024

Kehlani, After Hours | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated R&B artist Kehlani delivers a pleasant, sexy pop-oriented R&B single with “After Hours.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Apr 248 Apr, 2024

Mike Taveira, Summer Cinnamon | Song Review 🎵

Talented pop singer/songwriter Mike Taveira is transparent about loneliness and sadness in his relatable, summery single, “Summer Cinnamon.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Apr 244 Apr, 2024

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Steppas | Song Review 🎵

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie brings fiery, hard-nosed, tough-minded rhymes on his malicious sounding rap banger, “Steppas.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 242 Apr, 2024

Charlotte Day Wilson, Canopy | Song Review 🎵

Toronto R&B singer/songwriter shines on the reflective “Canopy,” the third single from her sophomore album, Cyan Blue.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 242 Apr, 2024

Zerb & The Chainsmokers, Addicted | Song Review 🎵

Zerb and The Chainsmokers, with the assist of Ink, deliver an entertaining dance-pop record with “Addicted.”

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

Twenty One Pilots, Next Semester | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning duo Twenty One Pilots continue to usher in the Clancy era with a bang with their energetic second single, “Next Semester.”

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

Camila Cabello, I LUV IT | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop singer Camila Cabello enlists rapper Playboi Carti for the energetic and engaging single, “I LUV IT.”

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

Nejure, BOYFRIEND | Song Review 🎵

Ascending Italian pop musician delivers an engaging and enjoyable performance on his self-described ‘damn gay song,’ “BOYFRIEND.”

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

Still Woozy, Shotput | Song Review 🎵

Do-it-all musician Still Woozy (Sven Gamsky) delivers a colorful, entertaining, and unique alternative single with “Shotput.”

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

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