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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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DARKSIDE, Liberty Bell | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song “Liberty Bell,” by alternative duo, DARKSIDE (Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington).

Kelsey Lu & Yves Tumor, let all the poisons … | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the single “let all the poisons that lurk in the mud seep out” by Kelsey Lu and Yves Tumor.

bby ivy, In Case U Wanna Come Back | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the single “In Case U Wanna Come Back,” by ascending Norwegian pop artist, bby ivy.

Dixie D’Amelio, Roommates | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the single “Roommates,” by TikTok star and up-and-coming pop singer, Dixie D’Amelio.

Steve Aoki & Aloe Blacc, My Way | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the dance remix of “My Way,” by Steve Aoki and Aloe Blacc.

Ed Sheeran, Afterglow | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winner Ed Sheeran surprises with a simple but overall respectable new solo single, “Afterglow,” unattached to any future project.

Gwen Stefani, Let Me Reintroduce Myself | Track Review 🎵

Gwen Stefani successfully reintroduces herself on her comeback, ska-infused pop single, “Let Me Reintroduce Myself.”

Twenty One Pilots, Christmas Saves the Year | Track Review 🎵

Twenty One Pilots give the world a thoughtful and inspirational holiday song in the midst of COVID-19 with “Christmas Saves the Year.”

Ari Lennox, Grounded | Track Review 🎵

R&B singer Ari Lennox is incredibly prudent on the short but utterly sweet and surprising single, “Grounded.”

Tate McRae, r u ok | Track Review 🎵

Following a turbulent relationship, Tate McRae has successfully moved on but questions her ex’s emotional state on the relatable, “r u ok.”

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