~ 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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Daniel Caesar, Freudian | Album Review 💿

Canadian R&B newcomer Daniel Caesar shows incredible potential on his debut album, ‘Freudian,’ which fuses love and spirituality.

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

Dave East, Paranoia: A True Story | Album Review

On his solid major label debut, ‘Paranoia: A True Story,’ Dave East shows he is a rapper to watch without question.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|23Aug 1723 Aug, 2017

A$AP Ferg, Still Striving | Album Review

East coast rapper A$AP Ferg comes back strong with his third studio album, ‘Still Striving.’ One word: bangers.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22Aug 1722 Aug, 2017

Lil Peep, Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1 | Album Review

Rapper-singer Lil Peep is in his own, dark, twisted world on his seven-song project, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1.’

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Aug 1717 Aug, 2017

Kesha, Rainbow | Album Review 💿

After a five-year hiatus, pop superstar Kesha returns better than ever on her third studio album, ‘Rainbow.’

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

Rex Orange County, Apricot Princess | Album Review 💿

Brit teen singer/songwriter Rex Orange County (Alex O’Connor) showcases musicianship that is transcendent of age on the brilliant ‘Apricot Princess.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|10Aug 1710 Aug, 2017

21 Savage, Issa Album | Album Review 💿

Up-and-coming southern rapper 21 Savage has his moments on his debut Issa Album, but also has plenty of room for improvement.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|9Aug 179 Aug, 2017

Andy Mineo & Wordsplayed, Magic & Bird | Album Review

Christian rappers Andy Mineo and Wordsplayed deliver an enjoyable, collaborative mixtape on 'Magic & Bird.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|8Aug 178 Aug, 2017

Aminé, Good for You | Album Review

Oregon rap newcomer Aminé shows potential on his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Good for You.’ Nonetheless, ‘Good for You’ isn’t without flaw.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Aug 173 Aug, 2017

Arcade Fire, Everything Now | Album Review 💿

Arguably, Canadian alt-rock darlings Arcade Fire deliver their weakest album to date with ‘Everything Now.’ Regardless, it has still has its moments.

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

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

Chase Atlantic, MAMACITA | Track Review 🎵

Australian collective Chase Atlantic delivers a fun one with “MAMACITA,” a song about a bad girl that front man Mitchel Cave just might keep.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Oct 234 Oct, 2023

Thomas Rhett, Mamaw’s House (Ft. Morgan Wallen) | Track Review 🎵

Country musicians Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen collaborate on the single, “Mama’s House,” which appears on Rhett’s compilation LP, 20 Number Ones.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Oct 234 Oct, 2023

Latto, ISSA PARTY | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Latto taps BabyDrill for the assist on the hard-nosed banger, “ISSA PARTY.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Oct 234 Oct, 2023

AJR, Yes I’m A Mess | Track Review 🎵

AJR continues to live the millennial (and ‘old’ Gen-Z) experience with “Yes I’m A Mess,” an advance single from their 2023 LP, The Maybe Man.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Oct 233 Oct, 2023

PinkPantheress, Mosquito | Track Review 🎵

Ascending artist PinkPantheress ‘brings the heat’ on “Mosquito,” the lead single from her forthcoming debut album.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Oct 233 Oct, 2023

Bad Bunny, UN PREVIEW | Track Review 🎵

It’s safe to say that Bad Bunny don’t stop… delivering hits. “UN PREVIEW” gives the Puerto Rican superstar another fab addition to his collection.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Oct 233 Oct, 2023

Peezy & BabyTron, Psilocybin | Track Review 🎵

Rappers Peezy and BabyTron bring a surefire high on their brief but potent collaborative banger, “Psilocybin.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Oct 233 Oct, 2023

*NSYNC, Better Place | Track Review 🎵

It’s all good vibes on the infectious “Better Place,” the promo single from TROLLS Band Together which finds *NSYNC reunited (“and it feels so good”).

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Oct 233 Oct, 2023