~ 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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Hoodie Allen, The Hype | Album Review

New York Hoodie Allen continues to flex his muscles on his third studio album, ‘The Hype.’ Incredibly talented, Allen showcases incredible consistency.

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

Ledisi, Let Love Rule | Album Review 💿

Classy, Grammy-nominated adult contemporary R&B powerhouse Ledisi drops another consistent album with LET LOVE RULE.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|27Sep 1727 Sep, 2017

Macklemore, Gemini | Album Review 💿

Returning as a solo act, for the most part, Macklemore drops an enjoyable, if overstuffed album with ‘Gemini.’

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

The Killers, Wonderful Wonderful | Album Review 💿

The Killers make a “wonderful, wonderful” comeback after a five-year hiatus with its fifth studio album, WONDERFUL WONDERFUL.

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

The Neighbourhood, Hard (EP) | Album Review 💿

The five-track Hard (EP) marks a positive step forward for California alternative band, The Neighbourhood, led by Jesse Rutherford.

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

Fergie, Double Dutchess | Album Review 💿

Urban-pop/hip-hop artist Fergie returns with her long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Double Dutchess,’ following an eleven-year hiatus.

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

Michael McDonald, Wide Open | Album Review 💿

Blue-eyed soul, soft-rock veteran Michael McDonald makes an epic return on 'Wide Open,' his first new studio album in nine years.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21Sep 1721 Sep, 2017

Musiq Soulchild, Feel the Real | Album Review 💿

Philly neo-soul artist Musiq Soulchild remains consistent on his soulful, lengthy double album, FEEL THE REAL.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|20Sep 1720 Sep, 2017

Superfruit, Future Friends | Album Review 💿

Superfruit returns with their complete, full-length debut album Future Friends. All in all, the results are impressive for Mitch and Scott.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Sep 1719 Sep, 2017

Foo Fighters, Concrete and Gold | Album Review 💿

Foo Fighters bring the cool, the heat, and some musical diversity on their intriguing album following a three-year hiatus, ‘Concrete and Gold.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|18Sep 1718 Sep, 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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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

Luke Combs, Sleepless in a Hotel Room | Song Review

Stephen Sanchez, Sweet Love | Song Review

~ Get your fix of song reviews in all their glory, starting from most recent to oldest 😎 🤘 ~

Sufjan Stevens, Will Anybody Ever Love Me? | Track Review 🎵

Singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens wows on “Will Anybody Ever Love Me?”, the second single from his 10th solo album, Javelin.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Sep 2328 Sep, 2023

Moneybagg Yo, Sexyy Red & CMG The Label, Big Dawg | Track Review 🎵

Moneybagg Yo, Sexyy Red, and CMG The Label unveil an enjoyable, unapologetic rap banger in “Big Dawg” – woof, woof!

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

ericdoa, kickstand | Track Review 🎵

Connecticut-based Gen-Z musician ericdoa brings the heat (and the hyperpop vibes) on his brief but entertaining and potent single, “kickstand.”

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

David Kushner, Dead Man | Track Review 🎵

Midwest singer/songwriter David Kushner follows up his breakthrough hit, “Daylight,” with another captivating, dramatic gem, “Dead Man.”

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

Montell Fish, I Just Wanna Feel Your Love Again | Track Review 🎵

Alternative singer/songwriter Montell Fish releases an intriguing single, “I Just Wanna Feel Your Love Again.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2326 Sep, 2023

Ryan Mack, Follow | Track Review 🎵

Although it is brief, Irish pop singer/songwriter Ryan Mack delivers an enjoyable, potent single with “Follow.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2326 Sep, 2023

DONT MAKE THIS WEIRD, HEARTBREAK ON ANTIDEPRESSANTS | Track Review 🎵

We don wish DONT MAKE THIS WEIRD the heartbreak they experience on “HEARTBREAK ON ANTIDEPRESSANTS,” but we ❤️ the Welsh musician’s sublime single.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2326 Sep, 2023

blink-182, MORE THAN YOU KNOW | Track Review 🎵

Blink-182 compel on “MORE THAN YOU KNOW,” released alongside the single, “ONE MORE TIME” from their 2023 LP, ONE MORE TIME.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2326 Sep, 2023

Felix Jaehn & Jonas Blue, Past Life | Track Review 🎵

German DJ/producer Felix Jaehn, and English DJ/producer Jonas Blue, put in serious work on their summery dance gem, “Past Life.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2326 Sep, 2023

blink-182, ONE MORE TIME | Track Review 🎵

Blink-182, ‘reunited and feels so good,’ unveil “ONE MORE TIME,” a personal, meaningful, and reflective single from their 2023 LP of the same name.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Sep 2325 Sep, 2023

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