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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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Phoenix, Bankrupt! | Album Review

French alternative rock collective Phoenix never miss a beat on Bankrupt! a compelling follow-up to their Grammy-winning 2009 LP,  Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix.

Fantasia, Side Effects of You | Album Review

Fantasia delivers an enjoyable fourth studio album with ‘Side Effects of You.’ It’s imperfect, but all in all, well-rounded.

Kid Cudi, Indicud | Album Review

Although lengthy and overstuffed, Kid Cudi delivers plenty of intriguing moments throughout the course of his third studio album, ‘Indicud.’

Jake Miller, The Road Less Traveled | Album Review 💿

Up-and-coming, 20-year-old, Florida hip-hop/pop artist Jake Miller shines on EP, 'The Road Less Traveled.'

Tyler, the Creator, Wolf | Album Review

While his sophomore album ‘Wolf’ is still ‘rough around the edges,’ Tyler, the Creator packages the album more responsibly than 'Goblin.'

Lil Wayne, I Am Not a Human Being II | Album Review

‘I Am Not a Human Being II’ is a good Lil Wayne album, not an elite one. Sometimes he’s ‘on,’ while other times, he's less inspired, recycling past ideas.

Charlie Wilson, Love Charlie | Album Review

Following an illustrious career, with nothing to prove, veteran R&B musician Charlie Wilson delivers a solid R&B affair on his 2013 LP, ‘Love Charlie.’

Conor Maynard, Contrast | Album Review 💿

British pop artist Conor Maynard puts the Justin Bieber comparisons to rest on his enjoyable, suggestive debut album, 'Contrast.'

No Doubt, Push and Shove | Album Review

No Doubt returns after an 11-year hiatus between studio albums. ‘Push and Shove’ serves as the band’s follow-up to Rock Steady, which bowed in 2001.

Green Day, ¡Uno! | Album Review

Overall, '!Uno!' Is a solid and sound effort from Green Day. It accomplishes its purposes to resurrect the band’s punk roots.

~ 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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Tyler Reese, If You Let Me | Track Review 🎵

Tyler Reese is the ultimate illustration of high-calibre talent emerging from the rnb world right now. Read our review of 'If You Let Me' here.

Boyd Kelly & Just Shy, “Hula Hoop Girl” | Track Review 🎵

DJ/producer Boyd Kelly and queer pop musician Just Shy and have just the bop you need to lift your spirits on “Hula Hoop Girl.” It’s infectious!

5 Seconds of Summer, “COMPLETE MESS” | Track Review 🎵

Despite such a messy title, Australian pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer don’t dare serve up a “COMPLETE MESS.”

Machine Gun Kelly, “ay!” | Track Review 🎵

Machine Gun Kelly continues his melodic direction with “ay!” the second single from mainstream sellout featuring Lil Wayne.

Camila Cabello, “Bam Bam” | Track Review 🎵

Camila Cabello works past her breakup with an assist from Ed Sheeran on the infectious single, “Bam Bam.”

Myylo, “Being Born Kinda Sucks” | Track Review 🎵

Myylo has a legit point that “Being Born Kinda Sucks” on his colorful, fun, and relatable first single of 2022. 

Zach Bryan, “From Austin” | Track Review 🎵

Country singer/songwriter Zach Bryan shines on his “From Austin,” the first single from his debut album, American Heartbreak.

Tyga & Doja Cat, “Freaky Deaky” | Track Review 🎵

Tyga and Doja Cat concoct a fun, sexed-up hit with their collaborative single, “Freaky Deaky.”

Troye Sivan & Gordi, “Wait” | Track Review 🎵

Troye Sivan & Gordi transcend ‘soundtrack’ with “Wait,” a terrific single from the original motion picture, Three Months.

Joshua Bassett, “Doppelgänger” | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Joshua Bassett continues to build a compelling case for his artistry on his latest, highly relatable single, “Doppelgänger.”

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