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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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Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines | Album Review 💿

R&B/Blue-eye soul standout Robin Thicke Delivers an enjoyable set of pop-soul cuts on ‘Blurred Lines,’ which is no “one trick pony.”

Sleeping With Sirens, Feel | Album Review

Ultimately, 'Feel,' the fourth studio album from Sleeping With Sirens, does ‘feel’ good, if not ‘exceptionally’ great.

Wale, The Gifted | Short Take Album Review

Wale is definitely a standout, which should go without saying.  His third album, The Gifted, is consistent and exceptional throughout.

3OH!3, Omens | Album Review 💿

‘Omens,’ the third studio album by Boulder duo 3OH!3 definitely isn’t profound, but has its moments, assuming get past the dumbness.

Kanye West, Yeezus | Album Review 💿

'Yeezus' doesn’t necessarily supersede the elite Kanye West albums, but it is an ambitious, interesting addition to his discography.

J. Cole, Born Sinner | Album Review 💿

J. Cole delivers a superb effort on his sophomore album, Born Sinner. The album concept remains intact and accessible throughout the effort.

Black Sabbath, 13 | Album Review

'13,' the comeback album by iconic metal band Black Sabbath, stands extremely tall.  It's pessimistic, atheistic, and Mephistophelean. Rock on.

Mac Miller, Watching Movies With the Sound Off | Album Review 💿

On his sophomore album 'Watching Movies With the Sound Off,' Mac Miller showcases more maturity compared to his debut album - album cover art aside.

The Lonely Island, The Wack Album | Album Review

Comic rap trio The Lonely Island both allure and offend on their third studio album, 'The Wack Album.'  Andy Samberg and company are both unapologetically stupid and incredibly hilarious.

George Benson, Inspiration – A Tribute to Nat King Cole | Album Review

George Benson sounds nowhere near 70 on his latest studio album, 'Inspiration - A Tribute to Nat King Cole.' 'Inspiration' is consistent from top the bottom.

~ 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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Skrillex, Fred again.. & Flowdan, “Rumble” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winner Skrillex, Fred again.., and Flowdan make a formidable team on the short but utterly sweet single, “Rumble.”

Ervin Munir, She Never Made Old Bones | Track Review 🎵

UK singer-songwriter Ervin strengthens his position in the folk music scene with the release of his newest track, 'She Never Made Old Bones'.

contradash, “Room number” | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter contradash impresses on his carefree, fun, and directionless single, “Room number.”

Rae Sremmurd, “Torpedo” | Track Review 🎵

Chill bro rap duo Rae Sremmurd – Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi – is back with “Torpedo” but, is it really a big deal?

clide, “INFINITE” | Track Review 🎵

Berlin singer/songwriter clide serves up an authentic and sincere bop with his beautiful, dedicated, love-centric single, “INFINITE.”

Norah Jones & Logic, “Fade Away” | Track Review 🎵

Norah Jones and Bobby Hall – aka Logic – make sweet music together on the ‘Norah Jones is Playing Along Podcast ’ version of his hit, “Fade Away.”

Coi Leray, “Wasted” | Track Review 🎵

Rapper/singer Coi Leray shares her experiences with a romance that just isn’t worth the time or energy on the relatable “Wasted.”

Bailey Zimmerman, “Get to Gettin’ Gone” | Track Review 🎵

Bailey Zimmerman continues to show why he is one of country music’s most promising new acts on his single, “Get to Gettin’ Gone.”

Ava Max, “Dancing’s Done” | Track Review 🎵

Pop artist Ava Max drops the electrifying “Dancing’s Done,” the fourth single from her 2023, sophomore album,  Diamonds & Dancefloors.

Ñengo Flow & Bad Bunny, “Gato de Noche” | Track Review 🎵

Latin standouts Ñengo Flow and Bad Bunny make a formidable team on “Gato de Noche,” a surefire vibe to end 2022.

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