~ 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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Adam Lambert, High Drama | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated pop/rock artist Adam Lambert delivers an engaging fifth studio album with High Drama, which is comprised entirely of covers.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|1Mar 231 Mar, 2023

P!nk, TRUSTFALL | Album Review 💿

Well into her career, the ultra-consistent, pop superstar, P!nk, impresses once more on her ninth studio album, TRUSTFALL.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|22Feb 2322 Feb, 2023

Paramore, This Is Why | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning band Paramore make a compelling return with their sixth studio album, This Is Why following a six-year hiatus.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|15Feb 2315 Feb, 2023

Voodoo Rays, Empire | Album Review 💿

As demonstrated by their album, 'Empire,' Voodoo Rays have the indie spark pouring through their veins! Read the full review here on The Musical Hype.

Album 💿, Columns, Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|9Feb 239 Feb, 2023

Ava Max, Diamonds & Dancefloors | Album Review 💿

Pop artist Ava Max outdoes herself on her utterly consistent, dance-driven sophomore album, Diamonds & Dancefloors.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Feb 231 Feb, 2023

Sam Smith, Gloria | Album Review 💿

Decorated pop superstar Sam Smith delivers a brief but enjoyable, totally well-rounded fourth studio album with Gloria.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|30Jan 2330 Jan, 2023

HARDY, the mockingbird & THE CROW | Album Review 💿

HARDY delivers an entertaining, often unapologetic country effort with his 2023 LP, the mockingbird & THE CROW.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|26Jan 2326 Jan, 2023

Måneskin, RUSH! | Album Review 💿

Unleashing their international debut LP, and third LP overall, Måneskin delivers an enjoyable, crowd-pleasing album with RUSH!.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|25Jan 2325 Jan, 2023

Ice Spice, Like..? | Album Review 💿

After earning traction with her single, “Munch (Feelin’ U),” Bronx rapper Ice Spice shows ample potential and upside on her brief, debut EP, Like..?.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|23Jan 2323 Jan, 2023

Joesef, Permanent Damage | Album Review 💿

Queer Scottish, soul-pop musician Joesef delivers an authentic, emotional, and truly exceptional debut album with Permanent Damage.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Jan 2317 Jan, 2023

~ 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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ETHAN, weaker days | Song Review

Ice Spice & Tokischa, Thootie | Song Review

blackbear, britney in 07 | Song Review

Central Cee, Booga | Song Review

Lil Uzi Vert, Chanel Boy | Song Review

Kevin Jonas, Changing | Song Review

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Khalid, in plain sight | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum pop and contemporary R&B artist Khalid sounds much more fun and loose on his brief and engaging single, “in plain sight.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Aug 2519 Aug, 2025

Chief Keef & Mustard, Shake Dat | Song Review 🎵

Drill rapper Chief Keef and producer extraordinaire Mustard keep it short but sweet on their utterly infectious viral rap banger, “Shake Dat.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Aug 2518 Aug, 2025

Steve Lacy, Nice Shoes | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Steve Lacy returns in a big way with his distinct alternative R&B single, “Nice Shoes.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Aug 2518 Aug, 2025

Cardi B, Imaginary Playerz | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B brings the heat on “Imaginary Playerz,” which samples a 1990s Jay-Z joint.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Aug 2518 Aug, 2025

The Beaches, Lesbian Of The Year | Song Review 🎵

Canadian alternative rock band The Beaches deliver an authentic, relatable, and thoughtfully penned queer song with “Lesbian Of The Year.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Aug 2518 Aug, 2025

Laufey, Snow White | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Icelandic-Chinese singer/songwriter Laufey delivers a beautiful, sincere song with “Snow White,” the fourth single from her third album, A Matter Of Time.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Aug 2511 Aug, 2025