~ 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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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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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

Meek Mill, Wins & Losses | Album Review 💿

Energetic rapper Meek Mill returns with his third studio album, ‘Wins & Losses.’ More often than not, the ‘wins’ outweigh the ‘losses.’

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

Tyler, the Creator, Flower Boy | Album Review 💿

Tyler, the Creator returns with his fourth studio album, ‘Flower Boy.’ Arguably, ‘Flower Boy’ is the rapper’s best work to date.

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

Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life | Album Review

Alternative pop/rock standout Lana del Rey returns with her fourth full-length album, 'Lust for Life,' which ranks among her best work yet.

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

Jake Miller, 2:00am in LA | Album Review

Pop heartthrob Jake Miller remains consistent on his latest project, ‘2:00am in LA.’ More folks should be listening to the 24-year old artist.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Jul 1724 Jul, 2017

Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? | Album Review 💿

Teen British singer/songwriter Declan McKenna impresses with meaningful, mature songwriting on debut LP, What Do You Think About the Car?

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Jul 1724 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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Greyson Chance, GARÇONOVA | Song Review

Yeat, ON NOTHING | Song Review

John Legend, Daylight | Song Review

Victoria Monét, Juicy | Song Review

Aaron Frazer, Paint The Picture | Song Review

JISOO, CLICK | Song Review

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Pharrell Williams & Miley Cyrus, Doctor (Work It Out) | Song Review 🎵

Pharrell Williams and Miley Cyrus deliver a fun, hypnotic, and utterly infectious pop bop with “Doctor (Work It Out).”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Mar 244 Mar, 2024

Cardi B, Like What (Freestyle) | Song Review 🎵

On her brief single, “Like What (Freestyle),” Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B throws shade at a ‘particular female rap adversary’ with so-so results.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Mar 244 Mar, 2024

Kodak Black, Shampoo | Song Review 🎵

Polarizing Florida rapper Kodak Black drops a compelling cadence and flow on his brief but entertaining single, “Shampoo.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Feb 2429 Feb, 2024

Mike Taveira, Want It Serious? | Song Review 🎵

Dashing pop singer/songwriter Mike Taveira, true to his artistry, drops a potent, sexy single with the brief but tuneful, “Want It Serious?”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Feb 2428 Feb, 2024

Central Cee, I Will | Song Review 🎵

UK drill rapper Central Cee surprises with more melodic rap vibes on his enjoyable yet horny, sexed-up single, “I Will.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Feb 2427 Feb, 2024

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