~ 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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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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SZA, Ctrl | Album Review 💿

Alternative R&B artist SZA returns with an intriguing, major label debut, ‘Ctrl.’

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

Fleet Foxes, Crack-Up | Album Review 💿

Indie rock band Fleet Foxes return with a demanding, yet rewarding comeback album, ‘Crack-Up,’ following a six-year hiatus.

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

2 Chainz, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music | Album Review 💿

On his fourth studio album, ‘Pretty Girls Like Trap Music,’ southern rapper 2 Chainz delivers just that – trap music.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21Jun 1721 Jun, 2017

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, The Nashville Sound | Album Review 💿

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit delivers one of the year’s best albums with The Nashville Sound, blending Americana, country & rock seamlessly.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|20Jun 1720 Jun, 2017

Lorde, Melodrama | Album Review 💿

Kiwi alt-pop artist Lorde returns after a four-year hiatus with her ambitious, highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Melodrama.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Jun 1719 Jun, 2017

Chuck Berry, Chuck | Album Review 💿

Late rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry leaves the world a superb gift to the world with his final album, ‘Chuck.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|13Jun 1713 Jun, 2017

Katy Perry, Witness | Album Review 💿

Pop superstar Katy Perry struggles to find her footing on her 5th studio album, Witness. Sometimes it works, while other times it doesn’t.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|12Jun 1712 Jun, 2017

alt-J, Relaxer | Album Review 💿

British indie-rock band alt-J returns with an intriguing, if flawed third studio album, ‘Relaxer.’ The band’s eclecticism knows no end on ‘Relaxer.’

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

Bleachers, Gone Now | Album Review 💿

80s loving, alternative pop band Bleachers returns with its highly anticipated, incredibly intriguing sophomore effort, ‘Gone Now.’

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

Halsey, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom | Album Review

Alt-pop artist Halsey returns with a conceptual sophomore LP, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom. Although it’s enjoyable, it’s all over the place.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|7Jun 177 Jun, 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

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Troye Sivan, Got Me Started | Track Review 🎵

Troye Sivan brings the sensual flames on “Got Me Started,” the second single from his highly anticipated, third LP, Something To Give Each Other.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Sep 2325 Sep, 2023

Kirk Franklin, Needs | Track Review 🎵

As always, Grammy-winning gospel musician Kirk Franklin inspires and uplifts on “Needs,” an advance single from his 2003 LP, Father’s Day.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Sep 2324 Sep, 2023

Luke Mock, What You Deserve | Track Review 🎵

On "What You Deserve," Luke Mock stands out from the crowd of pop singles by combining a modern sound with a hint of individuality.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|22Sep 2322 Sep, 2023

Drake, Slime You Out | Track Review 🎵

Drake, assisted by fellow Grammy-winner, SZA, drops a mellow, yet emotional, and nostalgic track with “Slime You Out,” the lead single from For All the Dogs.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Sep 2318 Sep, 2023

Nicholas Dante, Hellrider | Track Review 🎵

Fierce pop artist Nicholas Dante unveils the naughty “Hellrider,” a single from his hellish debut album, Inferno.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Sep 2318 Sep, 2023

Doja Cat, Balut | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winner Doja Cat continues to turn heads with “Balut,” the fourth single and 15th track from her fourth studio album, Scarlet.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Sep 2318 Sep, 2023

Marsha Swanson, Facing Life | Track Review 🎵

Contributor, George James: Marsha Swanson's latest offering, 'Facing Life', serves as a heartfelt glimpse into her forthcoming album, Near Life Experience.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|15Sep 2315 Sep, 2023