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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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AJR, OK ORCHESTRA | Album Review 💿

AJR deliver some intriguing moments on their fourth album, OK ORCHESTRA, but dwell too much on matters of millennial this round.

Jon Batiste, We Are | Album Review 💿

Gifted, versatile Louisianan musician Jon Batiste delivers one of the year’s best and most satisfying R&B albums with We Are.

Lana Del Rey, Chemtrails Over the Country Club | Album Review 💿

Despite having a tall task of following up a career masterpiece, Lana Del Rey keeps the hot streak going on Chemtrails Over the Country Club.

Joshua Bassett, Joshua Bassett (EP) | Album Review 💿

Rising young actor and pop musician Joshua Bassett shows immense potential on his six-track, self-titled debut EP.

Justin Bieber, Justice | Album Review 💿

Justice is a respectable, at times, enjoyable pop album from Justin Bieber. Still, the LP could use more excitement and personality.

Nick Jonas, Spaceman | Album Review 💿

Pop standout Nick Jonas delivers a tight, enjoyable, and well-rounded album with Spaceman, his first new solo album since 2016.

Drake, Scary Hours 2 | EP Review 💿

After delaying his new album, Certified Lover Boy, Drake brings some fire to his three-track EP (or single), Scary Hours 2.

Camilo, Mis Manos | Album Review 💿

Colombian singer/songwriter Camilo drops a tight, entertaining, and well-crafted sophomore album with Mis Manos.

Andra Day, The United States vs. Billie Holiday | Album Review 💿

Andra Day shines, channeling her inner Billie Holiday on The United States vs. Billie Holiday (Music from the Motion Picture).

SG Lewis, times | Album Review 💿

British DJ, producer, singer and songwriter SG Lewis impresses on his picturesque debut album, times. 

~ 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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The Kid LAROI, A PERFECT WORLD | Song Review

The Kid LAROI conveys those pesky matters of the heart memorably on “A PERFECT WORLD,” the second single from his third LP, BEFORE I FORGET.

Charli XCX, Chains of Love | Song Review

Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Charli XCX slackens the tempo and amps up the emotion on her ballad, “Chains of Love.”

Romy, Love Who You Love | Song Review

English singer-songwriter Romy sings about the power of love on her moving electronic pop/ dance single, “Love Who You Love.”

Joji, If It Only Gets Better | Song Review

Although brief, “If It Only Gets Better” marks another consistent, well-rounded, and highly enjoyable single from Joji.

Kelsea Ballerini, I Sit In Parks | Song Review

Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini shines on her short but sweet, and reflective single, “I Sit In Parks.”

Kehlani, Out The Window | Song Review

Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani continues her upward trajectory on her expressive, repentant ballad, “Out The Window.”

Katy Perry, bandaids | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ After the substantial ‘L’ that was 143 (as well as the all-female rocket launch), things are looking up for Katy Perry on her respectable single, “bandaids.”

Joji, Past Won’t Leave My Bed | Song Review

Joji’s haunted heartbreak is the listener’s pleasure on “Past Won’t Leave My Bed,” the third single from his fourth album, Piss in the Wind.

Sexyy Red, For No Reason | Song Review

Bold St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red keeps things raunchy, unapologetic, and unhinged on her single “For No Reason” without moving the needle or showing more range.

Foo Fighters, Asking For A Friend | Song Review

Dave Grohl and his Grammy-winning rock band, Foo Fighters, bring it on their hard-rocking second single of 2025, “Asking For A Friend.” ave your promises until we meet again / You ...

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