~ 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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kwn, hopeless romantic | Song Review

Jonah Kagen, Talkin’ About Jesus | Song Review

Mary J. Blige, More Than A Lover | Song Review

Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

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Ariana Grande, yes, and? | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop superstar Ariana Grande returns with her dancing shoes on her confident and exuberant first solo single in three years, “yes, and?”.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jan 2415 Jan, 2024

Lil Nas X, J CHRIST | Song Review 🎵

With a knack for trolling and drawing attention to himself, Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas does so again on his ‘controversial’ single, “J CHRIST.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jan 2415 Jan, 2024

Chaz Cardigan, Used to Care | Song Review 🎵

Singer/songwriter Chaz Cardigan ‘puts his foot into’ his first single of 2024, the dynamic, ear-catching, and entertaining “Used to Care.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Jan 2411 Jan, 2024

Emi Larraud, Religion Tonight | Song Review 🎵

It’s incredibly easy to believe and invest in what 22-year-old alternative artist Emi Larraud sells on his first single of 2024, “Religion Tonight.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Jan 2411 Jan, 2024

Ali Gatie, I’m Sorry | Song Review 🎵

Canadian R&B singer/songwriter Ali Gatie is regretful and repentant, seeking reconciliation on his apologetic single, “I’m Sorry.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Jan 2411 Jan, 2024

Bring Me The Horizon, Kool-Aid | Song Review 🎵

Oli Sykes and Grammy-nominated rock band, Bring Me The Horizon, rocks hard in their inaugural single of 2024, “Kool-Aid.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Jan 2410 Jan, 2024

Fredo Bang, Come Thru | Song Review 🎵

Rapper Fredo Bang keeps it 100, spitting real she-it on his brief but potent first single of 2024, “Come Thru.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jan 249 Jan, 2024

Nick Rich, I Know You Are (But What Am I) | Song Review 🎵

Soulful pop singer/songwriter Nick Rich impresses on his authentic, gorgeous, first single of 2024, “I Know You Are (But What Am I).”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jan 249 Jan, 2024

Tiësto & FAST BOY, All My Life | Song Review 🎵

Dutch DJ and producer Tiësto collaborates with Berlin brother duo, FAST BOY, on the electrifying, exuberant dance single, “All My Life.”

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

BLP KOSHER, Dreidel Bop | Song Review 🎵

Jewish Florida rapper BLP KOSHER drops his first rap banger of 2024, the brief but entertaining “Dreidel Bop.”

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

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