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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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MKTO Delivers Worthwhile Pop Music on Self-Titled LP

Up-and-coming pop duo MKTO doesn't reinvent the wheel but delivers worthwhile pop music on their self-titled debut album.

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Mac Demarco, Salad Days | Album Review

Alternative singer/songwriter Mac Demarco delivers one of the best albums of 2014 with 'Salad Days.'

Luke Bryan Continues Spring Break On ‘Spring Break 6’

Spring break is a rite of passage for college kids. Country singer Luke Bryan continues to return to his twenties with never ending 'Spring Break' series.

YG, My Krazy Life | Album Review 💿

West Coast rapper YG delivers a compelling debut album with 'My Krazy Life'.

Shakira, Shakira. | Album Review 💿

Shakira. is a sound, enjoyable effort from the Latin-pop superstar that misses a “Hips Don’t Lie” caliber hit.

Karmin Have Their Moments And Misses On Debut LP ‘Pulses’

Viral Sensation Karmin releases their full-length debut album, 'Pulses'. Ultimately, 'Pulses' has both its moments and its misses.

Young Money Fall Short on ‘Rise Of An Empire’

Young Money should have titled their second compilation "fall of an empire” as opposed to 'Rise of the Empire.' The LP falls short of such a title.

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Ledisi, ‘The Truth’ (Review)

Jazzy, adult contemporary R&B vocalist Ledisi unleashes more flashes of contemporary R&B throughout the course of latest LP, 'The Truth'.

Aloe Blacc, Lift Your Spirit | Album Review 💿

R&B singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc releases his third album 'Lift Your Spirit' which true to its title, indeed lifts the spirit.

Beck, Morning Phase | Album Review 💿

Alternative musician Beck thrives in an acoustic setting (for the most part) on long-awaited comeback album, Morning Phase.

~ 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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DNCE, “Move” | Track Review 🎵

Joe Jonas-led pop collective DNCE returns strong with a hella groovy, utterly infectious earworm, simply titled “Move.” No doubt you will, indeed, move.

Tove Lo, “No One Dies From Love” | Track Review 🎵

Standout Swedish singer/songwriter Tove Lo delivers a relatable, surefire pop bop with “No One Dies From Love.”

Lady Gaga, “Hold My Hand” | Track Review 🎵

Academy & Grammy award-winning musician delivers positive, uplifting vibes on “Hold My Hand,” the theme song from Top Gun: Maverick.

Myylo, “Tally Ho” | Track Review 🎵

Myylo, who can do no wrong, continues his streak of must-hear pop bops with the incredibly infectious “Tally Ho.” Yeehaw!

Ava Max, “Maybe You’re the Problem” | Track Review 🎵

Ava Max outdoes herself on “Maybe You’re the Problem,” easily one of the must-hear, certified pop bops of 2022.

Lil Baby, “Frozen” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Baby is on fire on his latest banger, “Frozen,” which isn’t the least bit chilly!

MAX, “Gucci Bag” | Track Review 🎵

Talented pop musician MAX brings some cool energy – and a ripe falsetto – to his short but sweet and potent single, “Gucci Bag.”

Sam Smith, “Love Me More” | Track Review 🎵

Academy and Grammy-award winning singer Sam Smith shines on their first single of 2022, the uplifting “Love Me More.”

Justin Bieber, “Honest” | Track Review 🎵

Honestly, pop superstar Justin Bieber, assisted by rapper Don Toliver, delivers an enjoyable single with “Honest.”

PinkPantheress, “Where you are” | Track Review 🎵

If you’re in need of a surefire vibe, look no further than “Where you are,” the excellent new PinkPantheress single featuring WILLOW.

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