~ 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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Luke Bryan, What Makes You Country | Album Review 💿

Country music superstar Luke Bryan returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded 6th studio album in ‘What Makes You Country.’ Nothing brand-new, but consistent.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|12Dec 1712 Dec, 2017

Walker Hayes, boom. | Album Review 💿

Alabama country musician Walker Hayes serves up his intriguing, quirky brand of country music on his highly-anticipated album, ‘boom.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|11Dec 1711 Dec, 2017

Chris Stapleton, From a Room: Volume 2 | Album Review 💿

Ever-consistent and ever-compelling, country music standout Chris Stapleton returns with another superb album with ‘From a Room: Volume 2.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|5Dec 175 Dec, 2017

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Soul of a Woman | Album Review

‘Soul of a Woman’ is a fitting ‘final act’ for soul-revivalist collective Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, following the passing of Jones in 2016.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4Dec 174 Dec, 2017

Miguel, War & Leisure | Album Review 💿

R&B standout Miguel delivers another sensational, sensual effort on his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, War & Leisure.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4Dec 174 Dec, 2017

Safeguard, I’m A Stranger To Myself (EP) | Album Review

Up-and-coming, five-piece, UK pop-punk collective Safeguard delivers on their second EP of 2017, ‘I’m a Stranger to Myself.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Dec 171 Dec, 2017

Björk, Utopia | Album Review 💿

Ever-intriguing, Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk returns with the exceptional UTOPIA, encompassing life, love & the gift of music.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|30Nov 1730 Nov, 2017

Why Don’t We, A Why Don’t We Christmas | Album Review

Pop collective Why Don’t We continues to keep the art of the boy band alive on its five-song Christmas EP, ‘A Why Don’t We Christmas.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|29Nov 1729 Nov, 2017

blackbear, cybersex | Album Review 💿

Confident, tatted, singer-rapper-songwriter blackbear assembles an enjoyable, star-studded mixtape with ‘cybersex.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|28Nov 1728 Nov, 2017

DRAM, #1HappyHoliday – Single | Album Review 🎵💿

Rapper-singer DRAM flaunts his Christmas music chops on a three-song holiday single, ‘#1Happy Holiday.’ BigBabyMom is the sole featured guest.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Nov 1727 Nov, 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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Carlos Guevara, Don’t Make Me Sad | Song Review 🎵

Carlos Guevara comes in aggressive, highly sexual, and unapologetic on his fun, NSFW single, “Don’t Make Me Sad.”

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

Ross Lynch & THE DRIVER ERA, Rumors | Song Review 🎵

Ross Lynch & THE DRIVER ERA deliver an alternative, indie-pop you didn’t know you needed with the tuneful, “Rumors.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Oct 2330 Oct, 2023

Green Day, The American Dream Is Killing Me | Song Review 🎵

Green Day return with “The American Dream is Killing Me,” the thought-provoking promo single from their 2024 LP, Saviors.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Oct 2330 Oct, 2023

Serpentwithfeet, Damn Gloves | Song Review 🎵

Serpentwithfeet (Josiah Wise) taps Ty Dolla $ign and Yanga YaYa for a surefire, naughty bop in “Damn Gloves,” the promo single for his third LP.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Oct 2330 Oct, 2023

The Kid LAROI, What Just Happened | Song Review 🎵

Grammy nominated pop artist The Kid LAROI shines on “What Just Happened,” a single that prefaces his debut studio album, THE FIRST TIME.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Oct 2330 Oct, 2023

Rick Ross & Meek Mill, Lyrical Eazy | Song Review 🎵

Grammy nominated rappers Rick Ross and Meek Mill drop a brief, but potent banger, “Lyrical Eazy,” in advance of their collaborative LP, Too Good To Be True.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Oct 2327 Oct, 2023

Sam Hunt, Came The Closest | Song Review 🎵

Country singer Sam Hunt shines on his ballad, “Came The Closest,” where he nearly settled down but ultimately, opts against it.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Oct 2327 Oct, 2023

Kevin Abstract, What Should I Do? | Song Review 🎵

Kevin Abstract surprises, continuing to embrace alternative music on “What Should I Do?”, an intriguing advance single from his album, Blanket.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Oct 2327 Oct, 2023

Spectral Display, Slowly | Track Review 🎵

Dutch new wave group Spectral Display, renowned for their signature electronic sound, have once again graced the music scene with their latest single, 'Slowly'.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|26Oct 2326 Oct, 2023