~ 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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Michael Ray, Amos | Album Review

‘Amos,’ the sophomore album by Florida country artist Michael Ray is an enjoyable country album without being transcendent.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|7Jun 187 Jun, 2018

Father John Misty, God’s Favorite Customer | Album Review 💿

After wowing on ‘Pure Comedy’ in 2017, Father John Misty exceeds expectations on his more accessible 2018 LP, ‘God’s Favorite Customer.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|6Jun 186 Jun, 2018

Kanye West, Ye | Album Review 💿

Kanye West raps about family, mental health, and his controversial year among other topics on his brief, polarizing album, ‘Ye.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|5Jun 185 Jun, 2018

Ghost, Prequelle | Album Review 💿

Despite the fact that Ghost sings about medieval death via plague, their 4th album, PREQUELLE, is alluring and at times, quite beautiful.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4Jun 184 Jun, 2018

Ezra Furman, Transangelic Exodus | Album Review

Gender-fluid rock musician Ezra Furman delivers one of the best albums that only a few people have heard with his self-described, ‘Queer Outlaw Saga,’ ‘Transangelic Exodus.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Jun 181 Jun, 2018

Jessie J, R.O.S.E. | Album Review

Jessie J delivers the best album of her career with ‘R.O.S.E.,’ issued uniquely as four four-song EPs: ‘Realisations,’ ‘Obsessions,’ ‘Sex,’ and ‘Empowerment.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Jun 181 Jun, 2018

Bazzi, COSMIC | Album Review

20-year old pop artist Bazzi showcases ample potential on his debut album, COSMIC. He focuses on love, sex, and achieving his dreams in Cali.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|31May 1831 May, 2018

BTS, Love Yourself 轉 ‘Tear’ | Album Review

Rising K-pop collective BTS delivers an enjoyable, energetic album with ‘Love Yourself 轉 ‘Tear’, their historic no. 1 album on the Billboard 200.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|31May 1831 May, 2018

Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Empowerment) | Album Review

Jessie J uplifts on ‘R.O.S.E. (Empowerment),’ the fourth and final four-song EP that comprises her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|31May 1831 May, 2018

Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Sex) | Album Review

Jessie J gets sensual on ‘R.O.S.E. (Sex),’ the third of four four-song EPs that comprise her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|30May 1830 May, 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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Gunna, Bittersweet | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Gunna returns with his first single of 2024, the honest, reflective, and vulnerable, “Bittersweet.”

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

Vampire Weekend, Gen-X Cops | Song Review 🎵

Captivating songwriting and high-flying music makes “Gen-X Cops,” the second single from Only God Was Above Us, the fifth LP from Vampire Weekend, electrifying.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2419 Feb, 2024

Vampire Weekend, Capricorn | Song Review 🎵

Alternative darlings Vampire Weekend make a compelling return with “Capricorn,” the first of two singles from their fifth LP, Only God Was Above Us.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2419 Feb, 2024

Austin Marquez, The One | Song Review 🎵

New York-based pop singer/songwriter Austin Marquez opens himself up to love on his marvelous, relatable single, “The One.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2419 Feb, 2024

Dua Lipa, Training Season | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop superstar Dua Lipa ‘does the da-yum thang’ once again on “Training Season,” the infectious second single from her third studio LP.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2419 Feb, 2024

Jennifer Lopez, This Is Me…Now | Song Review 🎵

Actress and pop superstar Jennifer Lopez celebrates who and where she is now on “This is Me…Now,” the reflective title track from her ninth studio album.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Feb 2414 Feb, 2024

Beyoncé, 16 Carriages | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning superstar Beyoncé stupendously ushers in Act II, the follow-up to Renaissance, with the gorgeous, stunning country ballad, “16 Carriages.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Feb 2414 Feb, 2024