~ 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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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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Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. | Album Review 💿

Kendrick Lamar delivers his best album yet with ‘DAMN.’ The profane title is the best way to characterize the spirited, deep new project.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|18Apr 1718 Apr, 2017

Critical Disapproval: The Chainsmokers, ‘Memories…Do Not Open’

The critical results are in. Critics highly disapprove of ‘Memories…Do Not Open’, the debut album courtesy of Grammy-winning duo, The Chainsmokers.

Album 💿, Columns, Critics Weigh In, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Apr 1717 Apr, 2017

John Mayer, The Search for Everything | Album Review 💿

39-year old Pop/rock darling John Mayer comes back strong on his first new album after a four-year hiatus, ‘The Search for Everything.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|17Apr 1717 Apr, 2017

Father John Misty, Pure Comedy | Album Review 💿

Father John Misty (Josh Tillman) delivers one of the year’s most demanding, yet well-rounded albums with ‘Pure Comedy.’

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

Pentatonix, PTX Vol. IV – Classics | Album Review 💿

Pentatonix strikes gold on PTX Vol. IV – Classics. The 7-song EP covers classics including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Imagine” & “Jolene.”

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|11Apr 1711 Apr, 2017

The Chainsmokers, Memories…Do Not Open | Album Review 💿

Hit-making duo The Chainsmokers have their moments on their debut album, 'Memories…Do Not Open.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|10Apr 1710 Apr, 2017

Drake, More Life | Album Review 💿

The ever-prolific, ubiquitous Drake returns with yet another project, playlist-album ‘More Life.’ More Life features a star-studded guest list.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|6Apr 176 Apr, 2017

G-Eazy & Carnage, Step Brothers (EP) | Album Review 💿

Bay Area rapper, G-Eazy, and DJ Carnage are cocky and confident on their four-song EP, ‘Step Brothers.’ Step Brothers encompasses money and sex.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4Apr 174 Apr, 2017

La’Porsha Renae, Already All Ready | Album Review 💿

American Idol runner-up La’Porsha Renae showcases tremendous Potential on her debut R&B album, Already All Ready.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Apr 173 Apr, 2017

Mansionz, Mansionz | Album Review 💿

Mansionz, comprised of Mike Posner and blackbear, releases an incredible, ambitious debut album, fittingly titled, ‘Mansionz.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|28Mar 1728 Mar, 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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Ervin Munir And Tina Blaber, Pick up the Phone | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: UK singer-songwriter Ervin Munir teams up with Tina Blaber For 'Pick up the Phone.'

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|9Aug 239 Aug, 2023

Lauv, Love U Like That | Track Review 🎵

Done judging himself, Lauv drops “Love U Like That,” an incredibly sexy pop joint tailormade for making out/sex playlists everywhere.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Aug 237 Aug, 2023

Halle, Angel | Track Review 🎵

Halle, fresh off successfully portraying Ariel in The Little Mermaid, delivers a truly angelic, ear-catching debut solo R&B single with “Angel.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Aug 237 Aug, 2023

Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, Good Good | Track Review 🎵

Usher, Summer Walker, and 21 Savage join forces for “Good Good,” an enjoyable single that is just that – GOOD, GOOD!

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Aug 237 Aug, 2023

Doja Cat, Paint The Town Red | Track Review 🎵

Versatile, Grammy winner Doja Cat, fully embraces rap and goes hard on her enjoyable, fun, and infectious single, “Paint The Town Red.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Aug 237 Aug, 2023

Offset & Cardi B, JEALOUSY | Track Review 🎵

Offset, assisted by his wife, Grammy winner Cardi B, drops an entertaining rap banger with “JEALOUSY,” which samples Three 6 Mafia.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Aug 233 Aug, 2023

Von Venn, In Time | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: Von Venn Release Single 'In Time' From New Album 'Jeanie Is Out.'

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|2Aug 232 Aug, 2023

Tyler Childers, In Your Love | Track Review 🎵

Kentucky country singer/songwriter Tyler Childers delivers a tour de force with his moving, love-driven ballad, “In Your Love.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Jul 2331 Jul, 2023

ZAYN, Love Like This | Track Review 🎵

ZAYN, now signed with Mercury Records, makes an enjoyable, fresh, and groovy return with single, “Love Like This.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Jul 2325 Jul, 2023

will.i.am & Britney Spears, MIND YOUR BUSINESS | Track Review 🎵

Unfortunately, the reunion of will.i.am and Britney Spears is botched by their dated, silly, and slightly undercooked pop single, “MIND YOUR BUSINESS.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Jul 2325 Jul, 2023

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