~ 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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Rick Glam, VAMPIRE (EP) | Album Review

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

Lizzo, MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING | 📀 Review

Ervin Munir, Pure And Simple | Album Review 💿

AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review 💿

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Jack White, Boarding House Reach | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning, alternative darling Jack White is wilder and more adventurous than ever on his highly-anticipated third solo album, ‘Boarding House Reach.’

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

Love Simon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Album Review

The original motion picture soundtrack accompanying the highly-anticipated film, ‘Love, Simon’ has its fair share of highlights, old and new.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|20Mar 1820 Mar, 2018

XXXTENTACION, ? | Album Review

XXXTENTACION returns with another brief, eclectic effort, ‘?’.  The album is ‘all over the place,’ but has its fair share of moments.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Mar 1819 Mar, 2018

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Tearing at the Seams | Album Review

Retro rock collective Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats ‘show out’ on their latest album, ‘Tearing at the Seams.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|16Mar 1816 Mar, 2018

The Neighbourhood, The Neighbourhood | Album Review

Although it’s imperfect, The Neighbourhood deliver their best and most compelling album to date with their self-titled, third full-length.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Mar 1815 Mar, 2018

Logic, Bobby Tarantino II | Album Review 💿

Logic, fresh off a monstrous year in 2017, returns with ‘Bobby Tarantino II,’ the follow-up to his 2016 mixtape.  Generally, there’s more ‘turn up’ and less ‘substance.’

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

Lil Yachty, Lil Boat 2 | Album Review

Following the disastrous ‘Teenage Emotions,’ rapper Lil Yachty returns with a new mixtape, ‘Lil Boat 2.’ Showing potential at times, he’s still a work in progress.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|13Mar 1813 Mar, 2018

Tech N9ne, Planet | Album Review

Veteran Kansas City Rapper Tech N9ne remains captivating and incredibly consistent on his 20th album, ‘Planet.’

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

Vance Joy, Nation of Two | Album Review

Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy returns with an enjoyable, thoughtful, and well-rounded sophomore album with ‘Nation of Two.’

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

Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love | Musical Wrap-Up

‘Music Wrap-Up’ collects the coverage (links) on an album, artist, project, or otherwise, into one easily accessible document. After reviewing two singles from 'Make Way for Love,' the sophomore album by ...

Album 💿, Columns, Music, Musical Wrap-Up, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Feb 1823 Feb, 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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ZEE MACHINE, MAGNETIC | Song Review

Jill Scott, Pressha | Song Review

bbno$, diamonds are forever | Song Review

Ari Lennox, Twin Flame | Song Review

Father John Misty, The Old Law | Song Review

Feng, Cali Crazy | Song Review

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Lost Blonde, Wide Awake | Track Review 🎵

George James: With the release of the strong single, 'Wide Awake', Lost Blonde proves she has a bright future ahead of her.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|8Dec 238 Dec, 2023

Ray Thompson, Snow Filled Fields | Track Review 🎵

George James: 'Snow Filled Fields,' the new single from Ray Thompson, is sure to add holiday charm and cheer to your life.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|8Dec 238 Dec, 2023

Kayne The Lovechild, We Outside | Song Review 🎵

Singer/rapper Kayne The Lovechild serves up plenty of outdoor goodness on his short but sweet bop, “We Outside.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Dec 237 Dec, 2023

KAYTRANADA, Lover/Friend | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning DJ/producer KAYTRANADA taps singer Rochelle Jordan for the fabulous single, “Lover/Friend.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Dec 237 Dec, 2023

Felix Jaehn, Still Fall | Song Review 🎵

German producer Felix Jaehn delivers another, epic dance bop with “Still Fall,” featuring vocals by Joe Housley.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Dec 236 Dec, 2023

Sinzere, Boogie | Song Review 🎵

Calgary rap-funk musician Sinzere brings some serious heat to the dancefloor with her single, “Boogie.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Dec 236 Dec, 2023

Alicia Keys, Lifeline | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys pens and performs an authentic and thoughtful single with “Lifeline” from The Color Purple.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Dec 236 Dec, 2023

Flo Milli, Never Lose Me | Song Review 🎵

Rapper Flo Milli drops an entertaining, sex banger with “Never Lose Me,” assisted on the remix by Lil Yachty.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Dec 236 Dec, 2023

Marsha Swanson, Happy Ever After | Track Review 🎵

Marsha Swanson, the UK-based singer-songwriter, graces the airwaves once again with her latest single, 'Happy Ever After'.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|6Dec 236 Dec, 2023

Binoy, Cosmic Cowboy | Song Review 🎵

Talented Kenyan pop musician Binoy delivers one of the best, hypnotic, slow-burn ballads of 2023 with “Cosmic Cowboy.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Dec 234 Dec, 2023

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