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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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Chlöe, “Treat Me” | Track Review 🎵

Chlöe brings attitude in her first single of 2022, “Treat Me”. Men everywhere, prepare to ‘put in work!’

Charlie Puth, “That’s Hilarious” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop musician Charlie Puth takes the next step in his career with his emotional, honest single, “That’s Hilarious.”

Jack Harlow, “First Class” | Track Review 🎵

Jack Harlow delivers that cool energy on “First Class,” the second single from Come Home The Kids Miss You.

Thomas Cole, Late To Bloom | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: Thomas Cole Brings The Party Vibes With ‘Late To Bloom.’

Ella Mai, “Leave You Alone” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winner Ella Mae delivers a great preface to her sophomore album, Heart on My Sleeve, with an advanced single, “Leave You Alone.”

Omar Apollo, “Tamagotchi” | Track Review 🎵

Omar Apollo exhibits no shortage of confidence and swagger on “Tamagotchi,” another stellar advance single from Ivory.

Shawn Mendes, “When You’re Gone” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop superstar Shawn Mendes exhibits vulnerability on his latest break-up single, “When You’re Gone.”

Harry Styles, “As It Was” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop musician Harry Styles makes a strong return with “As It Was,” the promo single from his third album, Harry’s House. 

Mary J. Blige, “Good Morning Gorgeous Remix” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B artist Mary J. Blige taps Academy/Grammy-award winner H.E.R. for a compelling remix of “Good Morning Gorgeous.”

Rammstein, “Zeit” | Track Review 🎵

German metal collective Rammstein makes a compelling return with the reflective, thought-provoking single, “Zeit,” the title track from their eighth album.

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