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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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~ 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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Clairo, Blouse | Track Review 🎵

Clairo makes a compelling return with “Blouse,” a single where she seeks a deeper, emotional connection as opposed to merely physical.

Doja Cat, Need to Know | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop artist Doja Cat shines on the sexual, sleekly produced second advance single from Planet Her, “Need to Know.”

Lorde, Solar Power | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning alternative pop artist Lorde returns in a big way with her electrifying, summery single, “Solar Power.”

Dyllón Burnside, Heaven | Track Review 🎵

Actor and singer Dyllón Burnside, assisted by British R&B singer Daley, delivers an utterly celestial summer bop with “Heaven.”

Megan Thee Stallion, Thot Shit | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion makes a return as alter ego Tina Snow on her latest banger, the unapologetic “Thot Shit.”

Mike Brew, Somedays | Track Review 🎵

Mike Brew's song "Somedays" is making waves in the music world. The Liverpool gent delivers with his ballad-themed treasure.

Minna Ora, Fire | Track Review 🎵

Minna Ora takes us deep into her realm with her fresh new release, 'Fire'. It is a track that speaks candidly about difficulty.

Glitch Project, Bloom | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: Glitch Project are on fire, and their latest ambient release, 'Bloom,' sends happy vibrations across the alt-pop universe.

Arrlo, Blood Art | Track Review 🎵

Riverside, CA alternative-indie pop/rock band Arrlo drop a captivating, ear catching third career single with “Blood Art.”

yung van & guardin, Something’s in the Way | Track Review 🎵

Lexington, KY emo-hip-hop artist yung van collaborates with guardin for the emotional, vibe-filled single, “Something’s in the Way.”

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