~ 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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Artemas, professional heartbreaker | Song Review

John Summit, LIGHTS GO OUT | Song Review

Melanie Martinez, POSSESSION | Song Review

Noah Kahan, The Great Divide | Song Review

Flo Milli, Flo Jackson | Song Review

Dermot Kennedy, Funeral | Song Review

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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

Minna Ora, Storm | Track Review 🎵

Minna Ora is back, and she means business! The Finnish singer-songwriter takes us by storm with her latest single, aptly titled 'Storm.'

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

Francesca Luker, Almost Healed | Track Review 🎵

'Almost Healed', the latest single by Francesca Luker, is a cogent, emotional track that shines a beaming light on her aptitude as a songwriter and vocalist.

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

Joaicon, self-centered | Song Review 🎵

Dominican singer/songwriter Joaicon brings ample energy, fun, and middle fingers on his short but potent punk single, “self-centered.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Oct 2324 Oct, 2023

Cooper Bloom, Two Cowboys (Story of the Night) | Song Review 🎵

Toronto western-flavored pop artist Cooper Bloom delivers a home run with his meaningful single, “Two Cowboys (Story of the Night).”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Oct 2324 Oct, 2023

The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook & Central Cee, TOO MUCH | Song Review 🎵

The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook, and Central Cee join forces for an enjoyable and fun pop single, that’s never “TOO MUCH.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Oct 2323 Oct, 2023

Omar Rudberg, Off My Mind | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer and actor Omar Rudberg, assisted by Jubël, brings the heat on the muy caliente, Spanish-tinged single, “Off My Mind.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Oct 2323 Oct, 2023

Charli XCX & Sam Smith, In The City | Song Review 🎵

“In The City,” the first collaboration between pop standouts Charli XCX and the highly decorated Sam Smith, is nothing short of a dance/electro-pop bop.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Oct 2323 Oct, 2023

Marsha Swanson, Not You | Track Review 🎵

'Not You’ is an intensely personal single by Marsha Swanson, characterized by evocative vocals exuding raw emotion, ensuring profound resonance with each lyrical utterance.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|20Oct 2320 Oct, 2023