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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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Jennifer Porter, Show Me Your Love | Track Review 🎵

Jennifer Porter is a superb example of a modern blues and roots vocalist who forges her own way while emulating the greats of the past.

Conan Gray, Telepath | Track Review 🎵

‘Telepathic’ pop standout Conan Gray comes through strong on his slick, relatable love-oriented single, “Telepath.”

Alicia Keys, Best of Me | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys continues to chase a vibe on singles “Best of Me (Originals)” and “Best of Me (Unlocked).”

Quavo, Strub Tha Ground | Track Review 🎵

Quavo (of Migos) enlists Yung Miami (of City Girls) for the entertaining, flex-heavy trap banger, “Strub Tha Ground.”

Spectral Display, ‘You’re My Religion’ | Track Review 🎵

Spectral Display Find New Energy With 'You're My Religion'. Read the full review here.

Pink Sweat$, Nothing Feels Better | Track Review 🎵

R&B musician Pink Sweat$ (David Bowden) ‘kills it’ once more on his latest, vibe-laden single, “Nothing Feel Better.”

Swedish House Mafia & The Weeknd, Moth to a Flame | Track Review 🎵

Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd make a formidable team on the irresistibly catchy, minor-key dance single, “Moth to a Flame.”

Khalid, Present | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Khalid releases a pleasant, respectable single with “Present,” but fails to ascend to the next level.

Pink Sweat$, I Feel Good | Track Review 🎵

Philly standout Pink Sweat$ (David Bowden) delivers a surefire bop and vibe on the brief but potent single, “I Feel Good.”

Walker Hayes, U Gurl | Track Review 🎵

Fresh off the success of the ‘Applebee’s song,’ Walker Hayes strikes while the fire is hot on the infectious “U Gurl.”

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