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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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Luke James, Luke James | Album Review

'Luke James', the self-titled debut by R&B newcomer Luke James is imperfect, but offers plenty for the hungry R&B enthusiast to sink their teeth into.

Maroon 5, V | Album Review 💿

Maroon 5 returns with its fifth studio album, 'V'. Like previous album 'Overexposed,' Adam Levine and company focus on delivering slick, modern pop songs.

Kem Shows Consistency, Little New on ‘Promise To Love’

'Promise To Love' is another solid release from adult contemporary R&B musician Kem. That said, it lacks the grandeur previous album, 'Intimacy'.

Chase Rice, Ignite The Night | Album Review

Country up-and-comer Chase Rice makes a major label splash with 'Ignite The Night.' Overall, 'Ignite The Night' is an imperfect, but enjoyable album.

Caleb Johnson Shows Off Mad Pipes on Debut LP ‘Testify’

American Idol Season 13 winner Caleb Johnson shows off tremendous potential with a high ceiling on his debut album, 'Testify'.

Review: Troye Sivan, ‘TRXYE’

There is little to nitpick about on 'TRXYE'. Teen artist Troye Sivan has delivered an EP that truly separates his artistic lane from others.

Al Jarreau Delivers Solid Tribute on ‘My Old Friend’

How does 'My Old Friend' stack up ultimately? It is a consistent and enjoyable tribute album that finds vet Al Jarreau sounding strong.

Tank, Stronger | Album Review

Throughout the course of his sixth album 'Stronger,' Tank (Durrell Babbs) showcases his strengths and flaws alike. 'Stronger' has its moments nonetheless.

Godsmack Delivers Solid, If Unexceptional Effort On ‘1000hp’

Veteran metal band Godsmack delivers a solid, if unexceptional effort with its latest album, '1000hp'. Good, '1000hp' doesn't qualify as great.

PARTYNEXTDOOR Keeps it 100 on ‘PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO’

Drake Protégé PARTYNEXTDOOR "keeps it 100" on his sophomore album, 'PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO'. 'PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO' follows up 'PARTYNEXTDOOR.'

~ 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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Thomas Atlas, Got This Feeling | Track Review 🎵

George James: Birmingham based, Thomas Atlas is buzzing with joyous funk, and his latest release 'Got This Feeling' astounds with enjoyment.

Josiah Mortimer, This Town | Track Review 🎵

George James: Josiah Mortimer crafts a stunning EP and he dedicates it to the pandemic heroes of recent times. The release, 'This Town' is out now!

Sia & David Guetta, Floating Through Space | Track Review 🎵

Sia and David Guetta join forces for “Floating Through Space,” an enjoyable joint from album/soundtrack, Music – Songs From and Inspired by...

Cardi B, Up | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B delivers another hard-nosed, unapologetic banger with “Up,” her first single of 2021.

Young Stoner Life, Yak Gotti & Sheck Wes, GFU | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song “GFU” by Young Stoner Life, Yak Gotti, and Sheck West featuring Yung Kayo.

347aidan & Kenny Beats, IDWK | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song “IDWK” by up-and-comer 347aidan and producer Kenny Beats.

Joshua Bassett, Only a Matter of Time | Track Review 🎵

While the ‘controversy’ might make the most noise, Joshua Bassett delivers a truly gorgeous, authentic ballad with “Only a Matter of Time.”

Sabrina Carpenter, Skin | Track Review 🎵

While she doesn’t reinvent the wheel, pop artist Sabrina Carpenter drops a relatable, overall well-rounded single with “Skin.”

Clean Bandit, Higher | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on “Higher” by UK electronic collective Clean Bandit featuring Puerto Rican standout, iann dior.

Benny blanco, Marshmello & Vance Joy, You | Track Review 🎵

Benny blanco taps Marshmello and Vance Joy – an unlikely cast of characters – for an enjoyable new pop single, “You.”

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