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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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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.

John Fogerty, Wrote A Song For Everyone | Album Review

John Fogerty returns with a star-studded affair on 'Wrote a Song for Everyone,' covering his own classics.

Fitz & The Tantrums, More Than Just A Dream | Album Review

On 'More Than Just A Dream,' Fitz & The Tandrums deliver a fine album that appeals to an eclectic fan base. It's Soulful, yet forward thinking.

~ 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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Kingdumb, Basic + Eastern Peak | Track Review 🎵

Kingdumb returns with single, "Basic," as well as B-Side, "Eastern Peak."

Fivio Foreign & The Kid LAROI, “Paris to Tokyo” | Track Review 🎵

Rapper Fivio Foreign and melodic rapper/singer The Kid LAROI team up for a short, unexpected single, “Paris to Tokyo.”

brakence, “venus fly trap” | Track Review 🎵

Rising pop musician brakence impresses on his second single from 2022, “venus fly trap,” which encompasses deep infatuation.

Rofi James, Who Am I To You? | Track Review 🎵

Rofi James exude a genuine indie-pop appeal that works perfectly within the context of the industry as it is right now. Read the full review here.

Jxckson, “Siren” | Track Review 🎵

Jxckson, the independent pop artist you need to be spinning, delivers a sickening new bop with “Sirens,” intact with a stellar music video.

Ethan Bortnick, “Engravings” | Track Review 🎵

Child prodigy Ethan Bortnick is as good as advertised on his single, “Engravings,” exhibiting top-notch musicianship and talent.

Judy Pearson, My Guiding Key | Track Review 🎵

Judy Pearson fills the air with raw emotion on her track, 'My Guiding Key'. It is a track which strikes with emotional sentiment,!

Spectral Display, Back On My Feet | Track Review 🎵

Spectral Display, the electronic music group from the Netherlands, have strengthened their reputation by releasing a new single titled 'Back On My Feet'.

Luke Bryan, “Country On” | Track Review 🎵

Country superstar Luke Bryan comes from a good place with his single, “Country On.”  The problem is that he’s predictable and fails to evolve.

Dermot Kennedy, Dreamer | Track Review 🎵

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Irish singer/songwriter Dermot Kennedy delivers an elite record with “Dreamer,” the third single from his sophomore album, Sonder. 

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