~ 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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= Excellent 😀

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= Average / Good 🙂 👌

= Below Average… it’s giving sus 😏 😑 🫤

= Mediocre 👎 😡

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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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DJ Khaled, Grateful | Album Review 💿

DJ Khaled returns with the most star-studded album of his career with ‘Grateful.’ At nearly 90 minutes, it’s jam-packed with hits.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|27Jun 1727 Jun, 2017

Imagine Dragons, Evolve | Album Review 💿

Nevada, alternative rock collective Imagine Dragons returns with its third studio album, ‘Evolve.’ The question is, did they indeed evolve?

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

SZA, Z | Album Review

SZA leaves a superb first impression on her full-length debut album ‘Z.’

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

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

~ 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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Demi Lovato, Low Rise Jeans | Song Review

Lana Del Rey, First Light | Song Review

Tyla, SHE DID IT AGAIN | Song Review

Kacey Musgraves, Middle of Nowhere | Song Review

Olivia Rodrigo, drop dead | Song Review

JORDY, DUMB | Song Review

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Ice Spice & Rema, Pretty Girl | Song Review 🎵

New York rapper Ice Spice and Nigerian rapper/singer Rema team up for a short but sweet, vibe-laden single, “Pretty Girl.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Oct 2316 Oct, 2023

Mad Tsai, mad’s world | Song Review 🎵

Coming from a dark, emotional place on his single, “mad’s world,” the pain, as well as the musicianship of pop artist, Mad Tsai, is our listening pleasure.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Oct 2316 Oct, 2023

Majid Jordan, Hands Tied | Track Review 🎵

Canadian R&B duo Majid Jordan – Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman – deliver an enjoyable, totally romantic single with “Hands Tied.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Oct 2312 Oct, 2023

BabyTron, J1Hunnit & MJPaid, Save Stress | Track Review 🎵

BabyTron, J1Hunnit, and MJPaid collaborate on the brief rap banger, “Save Stress.” While the single is enjoyable enough, it also feels a bit undercooked.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Oct 2312 Oct, 2023

Megan Thee Stallion, Out Alpha The Alpha | Track Review 🎵

Megan Thee Stallion (as Gloria Masters) shows the men who’s boss on “Out Alpha The Alpha,” a highlight from the Dicks: The Musical soundtrack.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Oct 2312 Oct, 2023

Cher, DJ Play A Christmas Song | Track Review 🎵

Iconic singer and actress Cher falls a wee bit short of the mark on “DJ Play A Christmas Song,” the lead single from her 2023 holiday album, Christmas.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Oct 2311 Oct, 2023