~ 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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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

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

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Måneskin, RUSH! | Album Review 💿

Unleashing their international debut LP, and third LP overall, Måneskin delivers an enjoyable, crowd-pleasing album with RUSH!.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|25Jan 2325 Jan, 2023

Ice Spice, Like..? | Album Review 💿

After earning traction with her single, “Munch (Feelin’ U),” Bronx rapper Ice Spice shows ample potential and upside on her brief, debut EP, Like..?.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|23Jan 2323 Jan, 2023

Joesef, Permanent Damage | Album Review 💿

Queer Scottish, soul-pop musician Joesef delivers an authentic, emotional, and truly exceptional debut album with Permanent Damage. 

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Jan 2317 Jan, 2023

SZA, SOS | Album Review 💿

Despite a long wait, SZA makes a compelling comeback with her lengthy but high-quality sophomore album, SOS.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|10Jan 2310 Jan, 2023

Rodney Hazard, The Man From Nowhere | EP Review 💿

Rodney Hazard, the producer from the United States, is towering over the electronic realm with the release of his new EP, 'The Man From Nowhere'.

Album 💿, Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|9Jan 239 Jan, 2023

Akil B. Strange, Everything You’ve Heard Is True | Album Review 💿

George James: Akil B. Strange Releases Fresh Album, 'Everything You've Heard Is True'.

Album 💿, Columns, Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|23Dec 2223 Dec, 2022

Myylo, Ahh | Album Review 💿

With his EP era in the books, ascending, independent LGBTQ pop artist, Myylo drops an enjoyable, ‘trim and fit’ debut album with Ahh.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Dec 2217 Dec, 2022

Darcy Louch, {re}defining | Album Review 💿

George James: Hertfordshire-based Darcy Louch, whose new EP, '{re}defining' is now available to stream, has the soulful-pop energy coursing through her veins!

Album 💿, Columns, Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|8Dec 228 Dec, 2022

Joji, SMITHEREENS | Album Review 💿

Joji continues to exhibit his transformation into a gifted, truly intriguing musician on his short but utterly sweet, nine-track album, SMITHEREENS. 

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|8Nov 228 Nov, 2022

An Vedi, ConTempoRary Violin | Album Review 💿

Guest contributor, George James: An Vedi Releases New Album, 'ConTempoRary Violin'.

Album 💿, Columns, Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|4Nov 224 Nov, 2022

~ 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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Dom Dolla & Tiga, Don’t Worry Baby | Song Review

The-Dream, Bring That Body | Song Review

Lizzo, BITCH | Song Review

Wyatt Flores, Drive All Night | Song Review

Death Cab For Cutie, Punching the Flowers | Song Review

Joyce Wrice, Crack The Code | Song Review

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Alex Warren, Fever Dream | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter Alex Warren delivers a pleasant, overall polished and well-rounded single with “Fever Dream.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Mar 262 Mar, 2026

Lana Del Rey, White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey released one of the most captivating songs of her career with “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Feb 2626 Feb, 2026

Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice, Drunk Dial Baby | Song Review

Guest Contributor George James: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice Unleash "Drunk Dial Baby."

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|26Feb 2626 Feb, 2026

kwn, hopeless romantic | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ British singer, songwriter, and rapper kwn delivers another R&B bop with their romantic single, “hopeless romantic.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Feb 2623 Feb, 2026

Jonah Kagen, Talkin’ About Jesus | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Georgia alternative singer-songwriter Jonah Kagen delivers a marvelously penned, performed, and produced single with “Talkin’ About Jesus.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Feb 2623 Feb, 2026

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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Award-winning actress and R&B singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige delivers a heaping dose of love on her dedicated Valentine’s Day single, “More Than A Lover.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2619 Feb, 2026

Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Smoke” marks another smoking hot, R&B-infused pop bop from the smoking hot, incredibly talented, and multifaceted Al Calderon.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2619 Feb, 2026

Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Decorated actor and singer-songwriter Jamie Foxx eats and leaves no crumbs on “Somebody” thanks to the relatable theme/lyrics, superb vocals & sublime production.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2619 Feb, 2026

Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

Guest Contributor George James: Cloud returns with "In My Dream." 

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|19Feb 2619 Feb, 2026

Lil Mabu, sand in turks | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lil Mabu returns with a so-so, melodic rap single in “sand in the turks.” It encompasses matters of the heart and an extremely expensive vacation.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Feb 2618 Feb, 2026

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