~ 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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MGMT, Little Dark Age | Album Review

Alternative duo MGMT, comprised of Andrew Vanwyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, returns with a thrilling new studio album, ‘Little Dark Age.’

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

Kendrick Lamar, ‘Black Panther the Album’ | Musical Wrap-Up

‘Music Wrap-Up’ collects the coverage (links) on an album, artist, project, or otherwise, into one easily accessible document.

Album 💿, Columns, Music, Musical Wrap-Up, Pop Culture, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Feb 1814 Feb, 2018

Fifty Shades Freed | Musical Wrap-Up

‘Music Wrap-Up’ collects the coverage (links) on an album, artist, project, or otherwise, into one easily accessible document.

Album 💿, Columns, Music, Musical Wrap-Up, Pop Culture, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Feb 1813 Feb, 2018

Kendrick Lamar, ‘Black Panther the Album’ | Album Review

Kendrick Lamar assembles an intriguing soundtrack for the critically-acclaimed film ‘Black Panther’ with ‘Black Panther the Album Music from and Inspired.’ 

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

Rich Brian, Amen | Album Review

18-year old Indonesian rapper Rich Brian (formerly Rich Chigga) of “Dat $tick” fame and infamy, delivers a promising debut album with ‘Amen.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|7Feb 187 Feb, 2018

Justin Timberlake, Man of the Woods | Album Review

Former heartthrob Justin Timberlake returns with his highly-anticipated fifth studio album, ‘Man of the Woods,’ which he describes as “modern Americana with 808s.”

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|5Feb 185 Feb, 2018

Migos, Culture II | Album Review

Migos return sooner than later with ‘Culture II,’ the follow-up to their critically-acclaimed, Grammy-nominated ‘Culture.’ Unfortunately, it’s a little TOO MUCH culture.  

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|30Jan 1830 Jan, 2018

Oscar Jerome, Where Are Your Branches? (EP)

Gifted London singer and guitarist Oscar Jerome thrills on his new EP, ‘Where Are Your Branches.’ Impressively, he incorporates jazz into his music, which is refreshing.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|29Jan 1829 Jan, 2018

EDEN, vertigo | Album Review

Dublin, Ireland musician EDEN gets personal, and exhibits potential on his full-length debut album, ‘vertigo.’ That said, it doesn’t arrive without flaws.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Jan 1824 Jan, 2018

Fall Out Boy, M A N I A | Album Review 💿

Following a ‘botched’ promo campaign, pop-punk darlings Fall Out Boy saves face on its seventh studio album, M A N I A.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|22Jan 1822 Jan, 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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Kid Souf, DONT LIKE TO DANCE | Song Review

Cardi B, AH HA | Song Review

Beartooth, Eyes Closed | Song Review

DESTIN CONRAD, I LOVE YOUR BODY | Song Review

Thomas Cole, Stubble | Song Review

bbno$, burger | Song Review

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

YG, KNOCKA | Song Review 🎵

West Coast rapper YG drops a shallow but entertaining and infectious two-and-a-half-minute banger with “KNOCKA.”

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

Chris Housman, Guilty As Sin | Song Review 🎵

Country musician Chris Housman embraces gay love, regardless of the ‘consequences,’ in the authentic, moving, and thoughtful ballad, “Guilty As Sin.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Apr 2430 Apr, 2024

James Charles, Can We Just Be Friends | Song Review 🎵

“Can We Just Be Friends,” the second single released by beauty influencer James Charles is a respectable pop single, though doesn’t necessarily move the needle.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Apr 2430 Apr, 2024

Tems, Love Me JeJe | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning, Nigerian Afrobeats/R&B singer Tems returns in 2024 with her chill and pleasant vibe of a single, “Love Me JeJe.”

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

Twenty One Pilots, Backslide | Song Review 🎵

Twenty One Pilots continues to engage on “Backslide,” the third single and third track from their seventh studio LP, Clancy.

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

Normani, 1:59 | Song Review 🎵

While Normani doesn’t reinvent R&B or the wheel on “1:59,” she and featured guest, Gunna, successfully serve up sexy vibes.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Apr 2429 Apr, 2024

Lauv, Potential | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Lauv is his truest self on the rewarding and thoughtful “Potential,” embracing his sexuality without any reservations.

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

Saint Levant, 5am in Paris | Song Review 🎵

Multilingual rapper Saint Levant drops another vibe with his brief but entertaining single, “5am in Paris.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Apr 2423 Apr, 2024

Anthony Russo, Someone Like You | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Anthony Russo delivers a dedicated, well-rounded indie-pop song with “Someone Like You.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Apr 2423 Apr, 2024

Benedict Cork, Beauty Queen | Song Review 🎵

British singer/songwriter Benedict Cork delivers a stunning piano ballad on “Beauty Queen,” the fourth single from his debut, Notes on a Hopeless Romance.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Apr 2423 Apr, 2024

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