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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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Yung Scuff & Jakkyboí, U DO U | Track Review 🎵

Yung Scuff & Jakkyboí continue to propel the emo-/punk-tinged hip-hop movement with their short, but sweet banger, “U DO U.”

Oh Wonder, Happy | Track Review 🎵

London-based, alt-pop duo Oh Wonder drops a certified pop bop with “Happy,” the 4th single from 3rd album, No One Else Can Wear Your Crown.

Yung Pinch, Beach Ballin’ | Track Review 🎵

Following the chilled-out bop “Over It,” melodic rapper Yung Pinch shines once more on “Beach Ballin’,” featuring blackbear.

COUNTERFEIT., The New Insane | Track Review 🎵

London rock collective COUNTERFEIT. bring a heaping dose of sweet insanity on their first single of 2020, “The New Insane.”

Verzache, Talk | Track Review 🎵

Toronto musician Verzache (Zach Farache) delivers a unique record encompassing bottled-up thoughts and a blend of musical styles.

Why Don’t We, Chills | Track Review 🎵

Boy band Why Don’t We have a case of the “Chills,” and it’s not because of the cold. Blame it on matters of the heart.

Hailee Steinfeld, Wrong Direction | Track Review 🎵

Hailee Steinfeld starts 2020 off right with the superb, heartbroken pop ballad, “Wrong Direction.”  Nothing wrong with the direction here.

Morgan Wallen, This Bar | Track Review 🎵

Tennessee country artist Morgan Wallen manages to get buzzed and reminiscent simultaneously on the ‘alcoholic’ single, “This Bar.”

Lauv, Changes | Track Review 🎵

Pop artist Lauv is quite persuasive as he promotes making changes on “Changes,” the eighth record to appear on ~how I’m feeling~.

Myylo, I’m a Nice Boy Too | Album Review 💿

On his third EP, I’m a Nice Boy Too, Myylo delivers a blend of electrifying pop bops & pitch-perfect, must-hear, socially relevant gems.

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