~ 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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Retrospective Review: John Legend, Love in the Future (2013)

R&B singer-songwriter John Legend makes genuine love sound both respectable and desirable on his fourth solo album, ‘Love in the Future.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4Dec 164 Dec, 2016

Examining Lyrics: The Weeknd, ‘Starboy’

Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd Returns with ‘Starboy,’ an album filled with intriguing lyrics worth analyzing.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|2Dec 162 Dec, 2016

The Weeknd, Starboy | Album Review 💿

Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd returns with a massive, urban-pop effort ('Starboy') that offers something for a variety of listeners.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|28Nov 1628 Nov, 2016

Ranking: Highly Suspect, The Boy Who Died Wolf

Highly Suspect remain edgy and unapologetic on their highly anticipated sophomore album, The Boy Who Died Wolf.

Album 💿, Evergreen, Music, Rank Up or Down, Reviews By the musical hype|25Nov 1625 Nov, 2016

Highly Suspect, The Boy Who Died Wolf | Album Review

Grammy-nominated rock band Highly Suspect remains edgy and unapologetic on their highly-anticipated sophomore album, 'The Boy Who Died Wolf.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Nov 1624 Nov, 2016

A Tribe Called Quest Nails It On ‘We Got It from Here…’

A Tribe Called Quest returns for one last hurrah with ‘We Got It from Here…Thank You 4 Your Service.’ Q-Tip and company are on autopilot.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|23Nov 1623 Nov, 2016

DNCE, DNCE | Album Review

DNCE marks the resurrection of Joe Jonas’ recording career. That resurrection is worthwhile on the band’s self-titled debut.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22Nov 1622 Nov, 2016

Bruno Mars, 24K Magic | Album Review 💿

Pop singer-songwriter Bruno Mars returns in electrifying fashion on his highly anticipated, third album, '24K Magic.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21Nov 1621 Nov, 2016

Joe Remains Consistent on #MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS

Adult Contemporary R&B singer-songwriter Joe remains consistent as ever on his 12th album, '#MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|16Nov 1616 Nov, 2016

Nathan Sykes, Unfinished Business | Album Review

Former boy bander (and Ariana Grande ex) Nathan Sykes shows off his vocal chops throughout his debut album, ‘Unfinished Business.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Nov 1615 Nov, 2016

~ 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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bbno$, diamonds are forever | Song Review

Ari Lennox, Twin Flame | Song Review

Father John Misty, The Old Law | Song Review

Feng, Cali Crazy | Song Review

Luke Combs, Sleepless in a Hotel Room | Song Review

Stephen Sanchez, Sweet Love | Song Review

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Mad Tsai, in my head | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Mad Tsai continues his ascent as an artist with his latest bop, a relatable heartbroken ballad, “in my head.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1May 231 May, 2023

Miguel, Give It To Me | Track Review 🎵

While fans continue to wait for his fifth studio album, Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Miguel impresses on the sexy single, “Give It To Me.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1May 231 May, 2023

Kesha, Eat The Acid | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Kesha surprises with “Eat The Acid,” the experimental promo single from her fifth studio album, Gag Order.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|1May 231 May, 2023

Ed Sheeran, Boat | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran focuses on overcoming adversity on “Boat,” the second single from his sixth LP, Subtract.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Apr 2327 Apr, 2023

Tawnted, It’s Fine, I’m Fine | Track Review 🎵

Tawnted (Jonathan Armswood) shines on the short but utterly sweet and relatable single about putting on a façade, “It’s Fine, I’m Fine.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Apr 2327 Apr, 2023

Cory Singer, Don’t F With Me | Track Review 🎵

Autism advocate and musician Cory Singer brings attitude, authenticity, and a fine musicianship on his powerful single, “Don’t F With Me.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Apr 2326 Apr, 2023

Latto, Put It On Da Floor | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Latto brings the heat on her aggressive, unapologetic second single of 2023, “Put It On Da Floor.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Apr 2326 Apr, 2023

Foo Fighters, Rescued | Track Review 🎵

Foo Fighters address the devasting loss of Taylor Hawkins on “Rescued,” the promo single and opening track from their 11th studio album, But Here We Are.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Apr 2324 Apr, 2023