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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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Lil Pump, “She Know” | Track Review 🎵

After a sus comeback single with “I’m Back,” Lil Pump takes a step forward with “She Know” featuring the walking vibe, Ty Dolla $ign.

Mathew V, “Dancing in the Sky” | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer Mathew V delivers an authentic, utterly sublime cover of the Dani and Lizzi record, “Dancing in the Sky.”

Von Venn, Constant Girl | Track Review 🎵

George James: Von Venn, the alternative music project fronted by Gary Cox, return more vital and more compelling than ever with the release of 'Constant Girl'.

PinkPantheress, “Boy’s a liar” | Track Review 🎵

Ascending pop artist PinkPantheress continues to excel on another short but utterly sweet single, “Boy’s a liar.”  

PNAU & Troye Sivan, “You Know What I Need” | Track Review 🎵

PNAU and Troye Sivan make a formidable team on their superb pop single, “You Know What I Need.”

Latto, “FTCU” | Track Review 🎵

Latto, assisted by fellow female rappers GloRilla and Gangsta Boo, brings the heat on the short but unapologetic banger, “FTCU.”  

A$AP Rocky, “Sh*ttin’ Me” | Track Review 🎵

Rapper A$AP Rocky returns with a brief but utterly potent and unapologetic rap banger with “Sh*ttin’ Me.”

Lewis Capaldi, “Pointless” | Track Review 🎵

Scottish standout Lewis Capaldi shows the utmost dedication to his significant other on his second single from his forthcoming sophomore album, “Pointless.”

Thomas Cole, Free Fallin | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: The new track 'Free Fallin' exemplifies how Thomas Cole and Nathanael Hall rise to the occasion consistently.

AJR, “The DJ Is Crying For Help” | Track Review 🎵

Alternative brother trio AJR remains true to self on “The DJ Is Crying For Help” while also bringing a newfound maturity of sorts.

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