~ 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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Von Venn, Forgetting The Fall | Album Review

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 💿

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Logic, College Park | Album Review 💿

On College Park, his first album as an independent artist, Grammy-nominated rapper Logic delivers the goods from start to finish.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Mar 233 Mar, 2023

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

~ 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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Artemas, myself | Song Review

Artemas, psychokiller | Song Review

RAYE, Nightingale Lane. | Song Review

Alex Warren, Fever Dream | Song Review

Lana Del Rey, White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter | Song Review

Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice, Drunk Dial Baby | Song Review

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A$AP Rocky, Punk Rocky | Song Review

Rapper A$AP Rocky embraces punk and takes a more experimental, left field approach on “Punk Rocky,” the promo single from his fourth album, Don’t Be Dumb.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Jan 2612 Jan, 2026

Bruno Mars, I Just Might | Song Review

Beloved, Grammy-winning pop superstar Bruno Mars makes a thrilling comeback with his funked-up, infectious single, “I Just Might.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Jan 2612 Jan, 2026

Artemas, time alone w u | Song Review

English pop singer, songwriter, and producer Artemas continues to titillate on his brief but naughty and sensual single, “time alone w u.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Jan 267 Jan, 2026

mgk, times of my life | Song Review

Unfortunately, mgk doesn’t muster up too much excitement, let alone much innovation or musical excellence, on his single, “times of my life.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Jan 267 Jan, 2026

The Kid LAROI, BACK WHEN YOU WERE MINE | Song Review

Grammy-nominated Australian pop singer-songwriter The Kid LAROI reflects on a previous relationship in his single, “BACK WHEN YOU WERE MINE.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Jan 266 Jan, 2026

Jill Scott, Beautiful People | Song Review

After more than a decade-long hiatus, Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Jill Scott makes a strong, soulful return with “Beautiful People.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Jan 266 Jan, 2026

Joji, Love You Less | Song Review

Alternative singer-songwriter Joji impresses once more on “Love You Less,” the shoegaze vibed fourth single from his fourth album, Piss in the Wind.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Jan 265 Jan, 2026

KATSEYE, Internet Girl | Song Review

“Internet Girl” by KATSEYE is a surefire earworm; a super catchy, incredibly fun K-pop bop that you won’t be able to get unstuck from your head.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Jan 265 Jan, 2026

Nick Jonas, Gut Punch | Song Review

Pop singer-songwriter Nick Jonas brings the heat on the thoughtful and enjoyable “Gut Punch,” the promo single from his fifth studio album, Sunday Best.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Jan 265 Jan, 2026