~ 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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Joji, In Tongues (EP) | Album Review

Up-and-coming R&B artist Joji (aka ‘Filthy Frank,’ real name ‘George Miller’) drops his six-song, moody debut EP, ‘In Tongues.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|6Nov 176 Nov, 2017

Sam Smith, The Thrill of it All | Album Review 💿

Breakout British pop-soul artist Sam Smith makes a solid comeback with his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of it All.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|6Nov 176 Nov, 2017

Ty Dolla $ign, Beach House 3 | Album Review

Ty Dolla $ign returns with his sophomore album, ‘Beach House 3,’ which ends up being better than expected.

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

Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon | Album Review

Chris Brown has some moments on ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon.’ The problem is, you have to sort through an exhaustive, overstuffed album to find them.

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

Weezer, Pacific Daydream | Album Review 💿

Weezer, led by the ever-hip Rivers Cuomo, returns with their 11th studio album, ‘Pacific Daydream.’ ‘Pacific Daydream’ marks their fourth album since 2010.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|31Oct 1731 Oct, 2017

Kelly Clarkson, Meaning of Life | Album Review

Veteran pop musician Kelly Clarkson continues to ‘moves us’ on her sixth studio album (seventh overall), ‘Meaning of Life.’

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

Future & Young Thug, Super Slimey | Album Review

Atlanta rappers Future and Young Thug join forces for a surprise mixtape, ‘Super Slimey.’ Though it’s not groundbreaking, there are worthwhile bangers.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|26Oct 1726 Oct, 2017

Chris Young, Losing Sleep | Album Review

Among country music’s most consistent artists, Chris Young continues to make well-rounded, quality music on his sixth studio album, ‘Losing Sleep.’

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

Keyshia Cole, 11:11 Reset | Album Review

On her seventh studio album, ‘11:11 Reset,’ R&B diva Keyshia Cole rebounds well following the so-so ‘Point of No Return.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Oct 1724 Oct, 2017

St. Vincent, Masseduction | Album Review

Grammy-winning, alt-pop darling St. Vincent returns with an intriguing, well-rounded album with ‘Masseduction.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|23Oct 1723 Oct, 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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Ice Spice & Rema, Pretty Girl | Song Review 🎵

New York rapper Ice Spice and Nigerian rapper/singer Rema team up for a short but sweet, vibe-laden single, “Pretty Girl.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Oct 2316 Oct, 2023

Mad Tsai, mad’s world | Song Review 🎵

Coming from a dark, emotional place on his single, “mad’s world,” the pain, as well as the musicianship of pop artist, Mad Tsai, is our listening pleasure.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Oct 2316 Oct, 2023

Majid Jordan, Hands Tied | Track Review 🎵

Canadian R&B duo Majid Jordan – Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman – deliver an enjoyable, totally romantic single with “Hands Tied.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Oct 2312 Oct, 2023

BabyTron, J1Hunnit & MJPaid, Save Stress | Track Review 🎵

BabyTron, J1Hunnit, and MJPaid collaborate on the brief rap banger, “Save Stress.” While the single is enjoyable enough, it also feels a bit undercooked.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Oct 2312 Oct, 2023

Megan Thee Stallion, Out Alpha The Alpha | Track Review 🎵

Megan Thee Stallion (as Gloria Masters) shows the men who’s boss on “Out Alpha The Alpha,” a highlight from the Dicks: The Musical soundtrack.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Oct 2312 Oct, 2023

Cher, DJ Play A Christmas Song | Track Review 🎵

Iconic singer and actress Cher falls a wee bit short of the mark on “DJ Play A Christmas Song,” the lead single from her 2023 holiday album, Christmas.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Oct 2311 Oct, 2023