~ 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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= Below Average… it’s giving sus 😏 😑 🫤

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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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Death from Above 1979, Outrage! Is Now | Album Review

Canadian rockers Death from Above 1979 deliver a compelling, energetic third studio album with ‘Outrage! Is Now.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Sep 1715 Sep, 2017

Jack Johnson, All the Light Above It Too | Album Review

Jack Johnson delivers a well-rounded affair with ‘All the Light Above It Too.’ He does a great job of balancing stripped and more electric moments.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Sep 1714 Sep, 2017

The National, Sleep Well Beast | Album Review

The National shine on Sleep Well Beast, an adventurous alt-rock LP unafraid of darkness and experimentation.

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

Dustin Lynch, Current Mood | Album Review

Dustin Lynch delivers an enjoyable, third LP with ‘Current Mood,’ showcasing his talent and willingness to experiment and evolve country music.

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

Thomas Rhett, Life Changes | Album Review

Thomas Rhett puts together an enjoyable, well-rounded effort on this third album, ‘Life Changes.’ ‘Life Changes’ represents the new generation of country.

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

The War on Drugs, A Deeper Understanding | Album Review 💿

Alternative rock darlings The War on Drugs return with their highly-anticipated 4th studio album, ‘A Deeper Understanding.’ Overall, it’s respectable.

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

Lil Uzi Vert, Luv is Rage 2 | Album Review

Lil Uzi Vert showcases his idiosyncrasies and potential on his proper debut album, ‘Luv is Rage 2.’ Unfortunately, the LP falls short of the glory.

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

Queens of the Stone Age, Villains | Album Review

Queens of the Stone Age returns strong with the utmost consistency on their compelling, hard rocking new album, ‘Villains.’

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

Action Bronson, Blue Chips 7000 | Album Review

Action Bronson returns with his major-label sophomore album, ‘Blue Chips 7000.’ The rapper’s flow and knack for storytelling remains intact.

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

Fifth Harmony, Fifth Harmony | Album Review

‘Fifth Harmony,’ the self-titled third album from Fifth Harmony is a slim, enjoyable effort, but not game changing or incredibly memorable.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|30Aug 1730 Aug, 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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kwn, hopeless romantic | Song Review

Jonah Kagen, Talkin’ About Jesus | Song Review

Mary J. Blige, More Than A Lover | Song Review

Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

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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

Holly Humberstone, Kissing In Swimming Pools | Track Review 🎵

English singer/songwriter Holly Humberstone shines on “Kissing In Swimming Pools,” an advance single from her debut LP, Paint My Bedroom Black.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Oct 2310 Oct, 2023

Jordan Fox, Bubble Gum | Track Review 🎵

New York LGBTQ pop artist Jordan Fox serves up a sugary-sweet, surefire bop with the relatable single, “Bubble Gum.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Oct 2310 Oct, 2023

Joel Corry, Hey DJ | Track Review 🎵

English DJ Joel Corry delivers a bop in “Hey DJ” that is sure to lift you up and make your body move and groove.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Oct 2310 Oct, 2023

Kevin Abstract, Blanket | Track Review 🎵

The ever adventurous Kevin Abstract returns with a brief, surprising, totally left of singer single with “Blanket” post-BROCKHAMPTON.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Oct 239 Oct, 2023

Bazzi, Beautiful World | Track Review 🎵

Bazzi wants to share the beautiful world with a truly special girl on the short but sweet pop single, “Beautiful World.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Oct 239 Oct, 2023

Tems, Me & U | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Nigerian musician Tems shines on her first single of 2023, “Me & U,” which is the definition of a surefire vibe.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Oct 239 Oct, 2023

Empress Of, Kiss Me | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Empress Of taps Japanese-British singer/songwriter Rina Sawayama for the assist on her marvelous first single of 2023, “Kiss Me.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Oct 235 Oct, 2023