~ 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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Portugal. The Man, Woodstock | Album Review

Alternative band Portugal. The Man delivers a consistent, superb eighth studio album with ‘Woodstock.’ “Feel It Still” is the crowning achievement, but there’s much more to love.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|11Jan 1811 Jan, 2018

Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa | Album Review

Under appreciated for much of 2017, English-Albanian pop star Dua Lipa drops a stellar, self-titled, debut album comprised of much more than smash single “New Rules.”

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|10Jan 1810 Jan, 2018

HRVY, Talk to Ya (EP) | Album Review

Teenage British pop musician HRVY showcases incredible potential on his second EP, ‘Talk to Ya.’ His best moments arrive at the top of the effort with the title track and “Personal.”

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Jan 183 Jan, 2018

Jeezy, Pressure | Album Review 💿

On his eighth studio album ‘Pressure,’ Jeezy keeps rolling out banger after banger. More than a decade into his career, he’s still a ‘G.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|27Dec 1727 Dec, 2017

N.E.R.D, No One Ever Really Dies | Album Review

Following a seven-year hiatus, N.E.R.D returns full-throttle on fifth studio album, ‘No One Ever Really Dies.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|25Dec 1725 Dec, 2017

G-Eazy, The Beautiful & Damned | Album Review 💿

28-year old, Bay Area Rapper G-Eazy shows more range on his highly-anticipated third album, double album 'The Beautiful & Damned.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|20Dec 1720 Dec, 2017

Eminem, Revival | Album Review

Following a four-year hiatus, veteran Detroit rapper Eminem returns with a lengthy, jam-packed new album, ‘Revival.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|18Dec 1718 Dec, 2017

Juicy J, Rubba Band Business | Album Review

Memphis rap veteran Juicy J returns turned-up after a four-year hiatus. ‘Rubba Band Business’ is chocked-full of bangers.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Dec 1714 Dec, 2017

Big Sean & Metro Boomin, Double or Nothing | Album Review

Rapper Big Sean and sought-after producer Metro Boomin make magic together on their collaborative album, ‘Double or Nothing.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Dec 1714 Dec, 2017

K. Michelle, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know | Album Review

‘Rough around the edges’ R&B singer K. Michelle returns with an intriguing fourth studio album, ‘Kimberly: The People I Used to Know.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|13Dec 1713 Dec, 2017

~ 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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Jxckson, Save Yourself | Song Review 🎵

Austin, Texas pop artist Jxckson ‘flips the bird’ on his captivating, colorful, and incredibly entertaining single, “Save Yourself.”

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

Conan Gray, Killing Me | Song Review 🎵

The talented Conan Gray continues his consistent track record of marvelous singles with “Killing Me,” which is fueled by L-O-V-E.

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

Alicia Keys, Golden Child | Song Review 🎵

In advance of a special, 20th anniversary edition of her sophomore album, The Diary of Alicia Keys, Alicia Keys releases a previously unreleased song, “Golden Child.”

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

Megan Thee Stallion, Cobra | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion shares about her depression and pain on her enjoyable, though slithery 🐍 single, “Cobra.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Nov 236 Nov, 2023

Dixon Dallas, Something To Feel | Song Review 🎵

Dixon Dallas (Jake Hill) continues to titillate with “Something to Feel,” his latest, entertaining, naughty gay cowboy smash.

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

Von Venn, Hero | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: Indie band Von Venn unleash new track, 'Hero.'

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|3Nov 233 Nov, 2023

Mary J. Blige, Still Believe In Love | Song Review 🎵

Despite experiencing the downside of love, Grammy-winning R&B artist Mary J. Blige still believes in love on her single “Still Believe in Love” featuring Vado.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Nov 232 Nov, 2023

Alec Benjamin, Different Kind of Beautiful | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin, collaborating with StarGate, delivers a truly beautiful single with “Different Kind of Beautiful.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Oct 2331 Oct, 2023

Colm R. McGuinness, The Music Of the Night | Song Review 🎵

Colm R. McGuinness delivers a stunning cover of the beloved The Phantom of the Opera song, “The Music Of the Night,” originally performed by Michael Crawford.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Oct 2331 Oct, 2023