~ 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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Disclosure Nails It on ‘Caracal’

Disclosure nails it on sophomore album 'Caracal', never missing the mark.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Oct 151 Oct, 2015

Thomas Rhett, Tangled Up | Album Review

Up-and-coming country artist Thomas Rhett represents the “new guard” of country music in full force on his exceptional sophomore album, 'Tangled Up'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|28Sep 1528 Sep, 2015

Prince’s Eccentricity Lives On Via ‘HitNRun Phase One’

The ever eccentric, brilliant Prince delivers a solid, yet imperfect effort on 'HitNRun Phase One.' Despite Imperfections, 'HitNRun' has its moments.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|18Sep 1518 Sep, 2015

SoMo Shows Potential On ‘My Life II’

Up-and-coming contemporary R&B singer SoMo showcases potential on 'My Life II,' but needs to take a bigger step forward.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Sep 1515 Sep, 2015

Travis Scott, Rodeo | Album Review

Houston, Texas newcomer Travis Scott showcases potential, but not quite a home run on his debut album, Rodeo.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|7Sep 157 Sep, 2015

Andra Day, Cheers To The Fall | Album Review 💿

Need a perfect example of how to kill it on your debut album? Look no further than Cheers To The Fall from Andra Day.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Sep 151 Sep, 2015

Jordin Sparks, Right Here Right Now – Review

Former American Idol winner Jordin Sparks steps up her game on her quietly released third album, ‘Right Here Right Now’.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Aug 1524 Aug, 2015

Dillon Francis Delivers Enjoyable Effort With ‘This Mixtape Is Fire.’

Dillon Francis delivers a sound and enjoyable mixtape with This Mixtape is Fire., though not necessarily fiery.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Aug 1519 Aug, 2015

Mac Demarco, ‘Another One’ (Review)

Following up the exceptionalness of Salad Days is a tall task, but Demarco manages well on Another One Canadian singer/songwriter Mac Demarco has returned with his mini album Another One. Last ...

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|18Aug 1518 Aug, 2015

Vivian Green Shines Vividly on ‘Vivid

Vivian Green doesn’t reinvent the wheel on 'Vivid', but she doesn't need to – she stays in her lane with her magnificent, raspy, soulful pipes.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Aug 1517 Aug, 2015

~ 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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Stephen Sanchez, Sweet Love | Song Review

Robyn, Talk to Me | Song Review

A$AP Rocky, Punky Rocky | Song Review

Bruno Mars, I Just Might | Song Review

Artemas, time alone w u | Song Review

mgk, times of my life | Song Review

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Chlöe, “For the Night” | Track Review 🎵

Ascending pop/R&B artist Chlöe and ascending rapper, Latto, join forces for an enjoyable, incredible sexy single, “For the Night.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Oct 2231 Oct, 2022

SZA, “Shirt” | Track Review 🎵

Matters of the heart plague Grammy-winning R&B singer SZA in her excellent first solo single of 2022, “Shirt.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Oct 2231 Oct, 2022

Rihanna, “Lift Me Up” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning artist Rihanna makes a lovely return with “Lift Me Up,” the promo single from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31Oct 2231 Oct, 2022

Jxckson & Eddie the Kidd, “Favorite Obsession” | Track Review 🎵

Jxckson and Eddie the Kidd join forces for “Favorite Obsession,” which is sure to become your favorite music obsession.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Oct 2227 Oct, 2022

JORDY, “I get high” | Track Review 🎵

LGBTQ pop singer/songwriter JORDY delivers an honest, short, sweet, and relatable pop single with “I get high.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Oct 2218 Oct, 2022

Omar Apollo, “Evergreen (Live)” | Track Review 🎵

Genre-bending Mexican American artist Omar Apollo wows on “Evergreen (You Didn’t Deserve Me At All),” recorded live at NPR’s Tiny Desk.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Oct 2217 Oct, 2022

Weyes Blood, “Grapevine” | Track Review 🎵

Weyes Blood (aka Natalie Mering) keeps the momentum going strong on “Grapevine,” the superb second single from her fifth LP, And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Oct 2217 Oct, 2022

Marshmello & Juice WRLD, “Bye Bye” | Track Review 🎵

The spirit of Juice WRLD is alive and well on “Bye Bye,” a collaborative single with Marshmello that arrives officially three years after being leaked.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Oct 2217 Oct, 2022