~ 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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Fantasia, The Definition of… | Album Review 💿

Fantasia delivers an eclectic fifth album with 'The Definition of.' Like many eclectic albums, sometimes risks lead to rewards and other times not so much.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Aug 161 Aug, 2016

Keith Sweat, Dress to Impress | Album Review

New Jack Swing R&B veteran Keith Sweat remains tried-and-true on 'Dress to Impress,' delivering a well-rounded grown-folks R&B album.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|28Jul 1628 Jul, 2016

Gucci Mane Flexes Hard on ‘Everybody Looking’

After being released from prison, Gucci Mane returns with ‘Everybody Looking,’ his first studio album in years which was recorded in just six days.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|26Jul 1626 Jul, 2016

Aaron Neville Delivers Best Album in Years With ‘Apache’

Distinctly versatile New Orleans soul legend Aaron Neville returns with his best and most enjoyable album in years, ‘Apache.’

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

Good Charlotte Returns After Six-Year Hiatus With ‘Youth Authority’

Good Charlotte delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded comeback effort with 'Youth Authority', its first album in nearly six years.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|20Jul 1620 Jul, 2016

Ghostbusters [2016 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Review)

Ghostbusters (2016 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is very much a soundtrack – it has some moments and it also has some flaws.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|20Jul 1620 Jul, 2016

Dreezy Shows Potential Throughout ‘No Hard Feelings’

All in all, Chicago rapper/singer Dreezy shows immense potential throughout the course of her debut album No Hard Feelings.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Jul 1619 Jul, 2016

Snoop Dogg, Coolaid | Album Review 💿

Despite being past his lucrative peak, Snoop Dogg continues to be prolific, delivering another consistent and enjoyable offering with latest LP ‘Coolaid.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Jul 1617 Jul, 2016

Michael Kiwanuka Shines on Sophomore LP ‘Love & Hate’

Michael Kiwanuka assembles a superb effort with sophomore LP Love & Hate. The singing, songwriting, and production are top-notch.

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

Flume, Skin | Album Review

Flume flexes his tremendous musicianship and production skills on well-rounded, eclectic sophomore LP, SKIN.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Jul 1614 Jul, 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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Artemas, professional heartbreaker | Song Review

John Summit, LIGHTS GO OUT | Song Review

Melanie Martinez, POSSESSION | Song Review

Noah Kahan, The Great Divide | Song Review

Flo Milli, Flo Jackson | Song Review

Dermot Kennedy, Funeral | Song Review

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Chlöe & Chris Brown, How Does It Feel | Track Review 🎵

Chlöe, assisted by controversial singer, Chris Brown, drops “How Does It Feel,” the enjoyable second single from her debut album, In Pieces.

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

Kip Moore, Damn Love | Track Review 🎵

Country singer Kip Moore drops a relatable single in “Damn Love” that perfectly captures the varying actions and emotions incited by L-O-V-E.

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

Jonas Brothers, Wings | Track Review 🎵

Pop collective Jonas Brothers returns with the short, somewhat off-putting record, “Wings,” which serves as the promo single from The Album.

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

Lana Del Rey, A&W | Track Review 🎵

Lana Del Rey surprises, showcasing innovative spirit on “A&W,” the lengthy second single from her ninth LP, Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Feb 2321 Feb, 2023

Cattle Decapitation, We Eat Our Young | Track Review 🎵

Cattle Decapitation remains true to their extreme metal ways on the dark and damning promo single from Terrasite, “We Eat Our Young.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Feb 2321 Feb, 2023

Niall Horan, Heaven | Track Review 🎵

Irish pop singer/songwriter Niall Horan steps up his game on the sweet, utterly celestial “Heaven,” the promo single from his third LP, The Show.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 2320 Feb, 2023

Saint Levant, FaceTime | Track Review 🎵

Versatile rapper Saint Levant, who incorporates his diverse background into his music, delivers cool energy on his ‘dedicated’ first bop of 2023, “FaceTime.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 2320 Feb, 2023

Omar Apollo, 3 Boys | Track Review 🎵

On his alluring first single of 2023, “3 Boys,” versatile singer/songwriter Omar Apollo tackles monogamy, polyamory, and unrequited love simultaneously.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 2320 Feb, 2023