~ 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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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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Teddy Swims, Break Up in Reverse | Song Review

Alaska Thunderfuck, Brunette | Song Review

D’Leesa, Angel of Light | Song Review

Tucker Wetmore, Who Told You That | Song Review

Malcolm Todd, I Just Got Mad | Song Review

ROLE MODEL, Joy | Song Review

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David Kushner, Skin and Bones | Song Review 🎵

Deep-voiced pop singer/songwriter David Kushner brings the heat on another cinematic and dramatic song, “Skin and Bones.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Jan 2422 Jan, 2024

Declan McKenna, Mulholland’s Dinner and Wine | Song Review 🎵

Singer/songwriter Declan McKenna shines on “Mulholland’s Dinner and Wine,” the fourth advanced single from his third LP, What Happened to the Beach?.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Jan 2422 Jan, 2024

Norah Jones, Running | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning jazz/pop singer/songwriter Norah Jones shines on “Running,” the promo single from her ninth studio album, Visions.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Jan 2422 Jan, 2024

Andra Day, Where Do We Go | Song Review 🎵

R&B singer/songwriter and actress Andra Day makes a stellar musical return with “Where Do We Go,” the promo single from her third LP, Cassandra.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Jan 2422 Jan, 2024

Jamie xx, It’s So Good | Song Review 🎵

The always creative and innovative English producer, Jamie xx, hypnotizes and mesmerizes on his first single of 2024, “It’s So Good.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Jan 2418 Jan, 2024

6arelyhuman & Odetari, Level Up | Song Review 🎵

6arelyhuman and Odetari drop straight fire with their confident, energetic, and infectious dance single, “Level Up!”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jan 2417 Jan, 2024

serpentwithfeet, Safe Word | Song Review 🎵

Baltimore R&B singer/songwriter serpentwithfeet raises the temperature with “Safe Word,” the sexy, second single from his 2024 LP, GRIP.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jan 2417 Jan, 2024

The Black Keys, Beautiful People (Stay High) | Song Review 🎵

The musical high is legit on “Beautiful People (Stay High)”, the must-hear, promo single The Black Keys present from their 12th studio LP, Ohio Players.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jan 2416 Jan, 2024