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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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Against Me, Transgender Dysphoria Blues | Album Review

Against Me! delivers one the 2014's most honest and captivating efforts with the incredibly ambitious 'Transgender Dysphoria Blues.'

A Great Big World, Is There Anybody Out There? | Album Review 💿

Singer/songwriting duo A Great Big World Showcase both classicism and creativity on debut album, 'Is There Anybody Out There?'

Bruce Springsteen, High Hopes | Album Review 💿

High Hopes may not be the best or most memorable Bruce Springsteen album, but it’s still pretty doggone good.

Sharon Jones Shines On ‘Give The People What They Want’

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings definitely "give the people what they want" on their latest retro-soul album, 'Give the People What They Want.'

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John Newman, Tribute | Album Review 💿

British singer John Newman proves soul is alive and well on his debut studio album, Tribute.

Kid Ink Shows Potential On ‘My Own Lane’

On sophomore album 'My Own Lane,' Kid Ink shows he's got massive potential.

Arctic Monkeys, AM | Album Review 💿

British alternative rock band Arctic Monkeys show infatuation at its best on their terrific 2013 album, 'AM'.

Celine Dion, Loved Me Back To Life | Album Review 💿

Canadian pop powerhouse Celine Dion shows that she’s ‘still got it’ on Loved Me Back to Life, her first new studio album since 2007.

Jay Sean, Neon | Album Review

British-Asian pop and contemporary R&B artist Jay Sean continues to struggle to find an artistic identity stateside on his fourth studio album, ‘Neon.’

Emblem3, Nothing To Lose | Album Review

Review: Pop trio Emblem3 may truly have ‘Nothing to Lose’ but do they ‘gain enough’ to become commercially successful on their debut album?

~ 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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Moneybagg Yo & GloRilla, On Wat U On | Track Review 🎵

Memphis rappers Moneybagg Yo and GloRilla join forces for the expletive-laden, gives no Fs, sexually charged, unapologetic rap banger, “On Wat U On.”

Måneskin, GOSSIP | Track Review 🎵

Italian band Måneskin have a bone to pick with Los Angeles and its superficiality on “GOSSIP,” the fifth single from their 2023 album, RUSH!.

Sam Smith, Koffee & Jessie Reyez, Gimme | Track Review 🎵

Sam Smith, Koffee & Jessie Reyez join forces for the entertaining, infectious, and naughty “Gimme,” the third single from Smith’s fourth LP.

Miley Cyrus, Flowers | Track Review 🎵

Miley Cyrus turns lemon into sweet lemonade on “Flowers,” the groovy promo single from her eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation.

Popcaan, We Caa Done | Track Review 🎵

Popcaan and Drake deliver a vibe in the single “We Caa Done” which is sure to provide summery vibes despite its winter release date.

Ryan Mack, Did You Love Me Ever? | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Ryan Mack shines on his relatable and vulnerable single, “Did You Love Me Ever?”

Skrillex, PinkPantheress & Trippie Redd, “Way Back” | Track Review 🎵

Skrillex, PinkPantheress, and Trippie Redd successfully collaborate on the brief and utterly enjoyable single, “Way Back.”

Queen Naija, “Let’s Talk About It” | Track Review 🎵

R&B artist Queen Naija shines on her first single of 2023, the authentic, honest, and unapologetic ballad, “Let’s Talk About It.”

Ice Spice, “In Ha Mood” | Track Review 🎵

The ever-ascending Ice Spice is cocky and confident to the nth degree on “In Ha Mood,” her first single of 2023.

Tiësto, “Lay Low” | Track Review 🎵

Dutch DJ/producer extraordinaire Tiësto serves up another surefire dance bop with the brief put potent, “Lay Low.”

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