~ 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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Joaicon, THE PARTY DIDN’T FIX ME | Album Review

Lisa Marie Simmons, Notespeak (In a Word) | Album Review

Ervin Munir, When I Think | Album Review

Vinyl Floor, Balancing Act | Album Review

Von Venn, Forgetting The Fall | Album Review

Rick Glam, VAMPIRE (EP) | Album Review

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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

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

~ 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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Lucky Daye, Fly U Out | Song Review

Central Cee, The Team | Song Review

Greyson Chance, DIRTY LAUNDRY | Song Review

Rex Orange County, Indecision | Song Review

DESTIN CONRAD, FAVORITE LOVER | Song Review

Cloud, Nobody’s Dreaming | Song Review

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Justin Timberlake, Drown | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning, pop superstar Justin Timberlake returns with “Drown,” the enjoyable, second advance single from his sixth LP, Everything I Thought It Was.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Feb 2426 Feb, 2024

Selena Gomez, Love On | Song Review 🎵

Pop artist Selena Gomez delivers a lighthearted, pleasant listening experience on her first single of 2024, “Love On.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Feb 2426 Feb, 2024

SZA, Saturn | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer SZA is deep in thought, seeking a change of pace on her delightful, reflective single, “Saturn.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Feb 2426 Feb, 2024

Lainey Wilson, Country’s Cool Again | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning country standout Lainey Wilson proves “Country’s Cool Again” on her first single of 2024.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Feb 2421 Feb, 2024

Wallows, Your Apartment | Song Review 🎵

Alternative collective Wallows confirm the age-old, relatable ‘breaking up is hard to do’ on their colorful, first single of 2024, “Your Apartment.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 2420 Feb, 2024

Bryson Tiller, Whatever She Wants | Song Review 🎵

Fueled by an Orion Sun sample, Grammy-nominated rapper/singer Bryson Tiller delivers an entertaining melodic rap single with “Whatever She Wants.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 2420 Feb, 2024

Gunna, Bittersweet | Song Review 🎵

⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Grammy-nominated rapper Gunna returns with his first single of 2024, the honest, reflective, and vulnerable, “Bittersweet.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 2420 Feb, 2024

Vampire Weekend, Gen-X Cops | Song Review 🎵

Captivating songwriting and high-flying music makes “Gen-X Cops,” the second single from Only God Was Above Us, the fifth LP from Vampire Weekend, electrifying.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2419 Feb, 2024