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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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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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Beyoncé, RENAISSANCE | Album Review 💿

After an agonizing six-year hiatus, Beyoncé returns in a big and bold way with her highly anticipated seventh studio album, RENAISSANCE.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|8Aug 228 Aug, 2022

rei brown, Xeno | Album Review 💿

Japanese, queer, alt-pop artist rei brown impresses on his debut album, Xeno, showcasing ample potential and innovative spirit. 

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|29Jul 2229 Jul, 2022

Shivum Sharma, In Transit (EP) | Album Review 💿

Southeast London singer, songwriter, producer, and DJ Shivum Sharma makes our ears perk up on his incredibly sweet, four-song project, In Transit (EP).

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|28Jul 2228 Jul, 2022

Steve Lacy, Gemini Rights | Album Review 💿

Steve Lacy delivers one of the very best albums of 2022 with his relatively short but potent sophomore album, Gemini Rights.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21Jul 2221 Jul, 2022

Lizzo, Special | Album Review 💿

Oft-criticized, bigger-than-life, Grammy-winning pop star Lizzo delivers a consistent, sickening sophomore album with Special.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|18Jul 2218 Jul, 2022

Sabi Pitt, Keep On | Album Review 💿

Sabi Pitt channels a fresh new wave of enthusiasm on his album, 'Keep On'. It is a cacophony of styles that come together to create a united front.

Album 💿, Columns, Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|8Jul 228 Jul, 2022

Conan Gray, Superache | Album Review 💿

Conan Gray continues to expand and improve his artistry and craft, shining on his stellar sophomore album, Superache.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|4Jul 224 Jul, 2022

Sub Urban, HIVE | Album Review 💿

Sub Urban (Daniel Virgil Maisonneuve) does a fine job introducing himself to the world on his short but potent debut album, HIVE.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|25Jun 2225 Jun, 2022

Prior The End, Cutting My Roots | Album Review 💿

George James, guest contributor: German alt-rockers, Prior The End, rock up to the top table with their new album, ‘Cutting My Roots’.

Album 💿, Columns, Guest Posts, Music, Reviews By George James|21Jun 2221 Jun, 2022

Isaac Dunbar, Banish the Banshee | Album Review 💿

19-year-old pop wunderkind Isaac Dunbar brings the heat on his fourth EP, Banish the Banshee. 

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|2Jun 222 Jun, 2022

~ 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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Dom Dolla & Tiga, Don’t Worry Baby | Song Review

The-Dream, Bring That Body | Song Review

Lizzo, BITCH | Song Review

Wyatt Flores, Drive All Night | Song Review

Death Cab For Cutie, Punching the Flowers | Song Review

Joyce Wrice, Crack The Code | Song Review

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Ryan Cassata & The Taxpayers, We Don’t F*** With Cops | Song Review

Ryan Cassata & The Taxpayers drop a brief but bold, spirited, and thought-provoking song with “We Don’t F*** With Cops.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Feb 2611 Feb, 2026

Brunio Who, Brunio’s Mind | Song Review

Brunio Who Returns With "Brunio's Mind."

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|11Feb 2611 Feb, 2026

Feng, J*b | Song Review

English rapper, songwriter, and producer Feng does his big one on the short but utterly sweet “J*b”. The job may suck, but the song is a surefire vibe!

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Feb 269 Feb, 2026

Tame Impala & JENNIE, Dracula – JENNIE Remix | Song Review

Tame Impala and JENNIE bring down the house with the infectious and irresistible “Dracula – JENNIE Remix,” a remix of Tame Impala’s 2025 top 40 pop hit.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Feb 269 Feb, 2026

Hurricane Wisdom, Over Now | Song Review

Florida rapper Hurricane Wisdom delivers an enjoyable, reflective, and short melodic rap single with “Over Now.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Feb 269 Feb, 2026

sombr, Homewrecker | Song Review

Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter sombr ‘brings the heat’ on his first brand-new single from 2026, “Homewrecker.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Feb 269 Feb, 2026

Artemas, professional heartbreaker | Song Review

English pop singer-songwriter Artemas continues a hot streak of darkly captivating pop gems with his single, “professional heartbreaker.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Feb 262 Feb, 2026

John Summit, LIGHTS GO OUT | Song Review

The hunky, and more importantly, talented DJ and producer John Summit drops an irresistibly energetic electronic banger with “LIGHTS GO OUT.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Feb 262 Feb, 2026

Melanie Martinez, POSSESSION | Song Review

Alternative pop singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez has us under her spell with her mysterious but enticing single, “POSSESSION.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Feb 262 Feb, 2026

Noah Kahan, The Great Divide | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Noah Kahan delivers an expressive vocal performance, intact with clever, honest, poetic lyrics on “The Great Divide.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Feb 262 Feb, 2026

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