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Reviews: The Musical Hype

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.

5 out of 5 stars = Masterpiece 🤩

4.5 out of 5 stars = Near Masterpiece 🤩

4 out of 5 stars = Excellent 😀

3.5 out of 5 stars = Very Good 😀

3 out of 5 stars = Average / Good 🙂 👌

2.5 out of 5 stars = Below Average… it’s giving sus  😏 😑 🫤

2 out of 5 stars = Mediocre 👎 😡

1.5 out of 5 stars, 1 out of 5 stars, 0.5 out of 5 stars, 0 out of 5 stars = BAD… 🤬


~ 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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Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine | Album Review 💿

Following nearly a four-year-hiatus, pop superstar Ariana Grande returns with her stupendous, seventh studio album, eternal sunshine.

Kingdumb, Eternally Never | Album Review 💿

Kingdumb, the versatile producer hailing from Swindon, delivers a captivating ride with his latest mixtape, Eternally Never.

Jennifer Porter, Yes, I Do! | Album Review 💿

On Yes, I Do!, Jennifer Porter transports us to the vibrant streets of New Orleans and the soulful ambiance of Memphis, where blues & soul intertwine.

Ricky Dillard, Choirmaster II | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated gospel singer, songwriter, and choirmaster Ricky Dillard delivers another fantastic live gospel album with Choirmaster II.

Ervin Munir, Broken Compass | Album Review 💿

Broken Compass, the latest album by Ervin Munir, is a shining example of the enduring power of folk, blending traditional influences with contemporary styles.

Joaicon, emotional fuqboi | Album Review 💿

Dominican pop artist Joaicon shines on his brief but compelling debut EP, memorably titled, emotional fuqboi.

Jung Kook, GOLDEN | Album Review 💿

  While GOLDEN, the brief debut album by K-Pop standout Jung Kook lacks innovation, it is an enjoyable pop LP, all in all.    “3D”  “I can’t touch you through the phone ...

Troye Sivan, Something To Give Each Other | Album Review 💿

After a five-year-hiatus between studio albums, Troye Sivan makes a marvelous return with his brief but potent third album, Something To Give Each Other.  Fans had to wait an excruciating five ...

Sufjan Stevens, Javelin | Album Review 💿

Gifted singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens delivers one of the best projects of his career with his 10th studio album Javelin, dedicated to his late partner.

Thomas Cole, Late To Bloom | Album Review 💿

Late To Bloom, the debut LP by Thomas Cole, is a high-octane energy booster, poised to etch its dance-pop anthemic charm into the annals of music history.

~ 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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ZAYN, What I Am | Song Review 🎵

ZAYN serves up a change of pace on “What I Am,” the gorgeous, reflective promo single from his fourth studio LP, ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS.

Vampire Weekend, Classical | Song Review 🎵

Vampire Weekend ‘knocks it out of the park’ with the ambitious “Classical,” the third single from their fifth LP, Only God Was Above Us.

Cardi B, Enough (Miami) | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B brings mad confidence and energy on her second single of 2024, “Enough (Miami).”

North Ship, How Like You This? | Track Review 🎵

George James: "How Like You This?", the latest deliver by North Ship, is an indie track that defies convention.

Matt Champion & JENNIE, Slow Motion | Song Review 🎵

Matt Champion and JENNIE showcase superb musical chemistry on “Slow Motion,” an advance single from Champion’s debut LP, Mika’s Laundry.

Chris Grey, LET THE WORLD BURN | Song Review 🎵

Canadian R&B singer/songwriter Chris Grey shows an arsonist, dark, heartbroken perspective on his marvelous single, “LET THE WORLD BURN.”

d4vd, My House is Not a Home | Song Review 🎵

Ascending teen alternative pop singer/songwriter d4vd impresses on his authentic, honest, and stunning ballad, “My House is Not a home.”

St. Vincent, Broken Man | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter St. Vincent (Annie Clark) ‘brings it’ on her high-energy, ear-catching, tour de force, “Broken Man.”

Cigarettes After Sex, Tejano Blue | Song Review 🎵

Greg Gonzalez and his ambient pop collective, Cigarettes After Sex, shine on “Tejano Blue,” the promo single from their third LP, X’s.

Benedict Cork, Nice Guy | Song Review 🎵

British pop singer/songwriter Benedict Cork impresses on “Nice Guy,” an advance single from his debut album, Notes on a Hopeless Romance.

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