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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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Jack Harlow, Come Home the Kids Miss You | Album Review 💿

Despite an exorbitant amount of hype behind him, Jack Harlow delivers a lukewarm effort (at best) on his sophomore LP, Come Home the Kids Miss You.

Pusha T, It’s Almost Dry | Album Review 💿

It’s Almost Dry, the fourth studio album by rapper Pusha T, has no shortage of worthwhile moments that keep coke rap alive and well.

Orville Peck, Bronco | Album Review 💿

Orville Peck proves he’s just what country music needs on his utterly sublime sophomore album, Bronco.

Camila Cabello, Familia | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated pop artist Camila Cabello ‘brings the heat’ on her third studio album, the Latin-pop infused Familia.

Omar Apollo, Ivory | Album Review 💿

Handsome and incredibly talented Mexican American musician Omar Apollo delivers a debut album for the ages with Ivory.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Unlimited Love | Album Review 💿

Following a six-year hiatus, alternative darlings Red Hot Chili Peppers make a compelling comeback with Unlimited Love.

Machine Gun Kelly, mainstream sellout | Album Review 💿

Rapper turned pop-punk artist Machine Gun Kelly misses the mark on mainstream sellout, the follow-up to his platinum-certified Tickets to My Downfall.

Stromae, Multitude | Album Review 💿

Belgian musician Stromae (Paul Van Haver) delivers sheer excellence on Multitude, his first album in eight years.

Rex Orange County, Who Cares? | Album Review 💿

Following his 2019 major-label debut, Rex Orange County ups the ante on his third LP and fourth project overall, Who Cares.

Ghost, IMPERA | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning Swedish metal collective Ghost delivers another intriguing project with their fifth studio album, IMPERA.

~ 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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GrooveGalore MuziK, Is This Love | Song Review 🎵

GrooveGalore and his collaborators KASTICK & Cen'C Love have created something that feels nostalgic and completely fresh on their cover of "Is This Love."

The Kid LAROI, A COLD PLAY | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Aussie pop standout The Kid LAROI reflects on a defunct relationship on the beautiful single, “A COLD PLAY.”

Miguel, New Martyrs (Ride 4 U) | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Miguel continues his comeback with “New Martyrs (Ride 4 U),” the second single from his long-awaited fifth studio album.

Latto & Ice Spice, Gyatt | Song Review 🎵

Putting their rap beef aside, Latto and Ice Spice collaborate on the brief, thick, booty-touting single, “Gyatt.”

Don Toliver, Tiramisu | Song Review 🎵

Texas rapper and singer Don Toliver shares his love of her private parts on his short but sweet melodic rap single, “Tiramisu.”

Lady Gaga, The Dead Dance | Song Review 🎵

Academy and Grammy Award-winning superstar Lady Gaga drops a deadly, surefire dance-pop bop with “The Dead Dance.”

barDe, What The Hell, Hey | Song Review 🎵

BarDe's debut single "What the Hell, Hey" is a track oozing flavour from the moment those 90s electric guitar riffs kick in. The singer from Manchester does not hold anything ...

The Kid LAROI, SHE DON’T NEED TO KNOW | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Australian pop artist The Kid LAROI brings ample swagger to the short but sweet single, “SHE DON’T NEED TO KNOW.”

Florence + The Machine, Everybody Scream | Song Review 🎵

Florence + The Machine embraces her fans and the highs of performing on “Everybody Scream,” the promo single from their sixth album, Everybody Scream.

Ruel, The Suburbs | Song Review 🎵

Australian pop singer/songwriter Ruel is looking toward the future with his lover on the enjoyable, heartfelt single, “The Suburbs.”

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