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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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Girl Afraid, Dutch Courage | Track Review 🎵

The indie flame is reignited with Girl Afraid’s new release, “Dutch Courage.”(contributed by George James).

Louis Tomlinson, Walls | Track Review 🎵

Louis Tomlinson drops the thoughtfully penned “Walls,” the fourth promo single and title track from his debut solo album.

Gregory Porter, Revival | Track Review 🎵

Gregory Porter brings the spirit on “Revival,” the epic promo single and closing cut from his sixth studio album, All Rise.

Jonas Brothers, What a Man Gotta Do | Track Review 🎵

After a massively successful comeback in 2019, Jonas Brothers don’t miss a beat with their first single of 2020, “What a Man Gotta Do.”

Sabaton, Angels Calling | Track Review 🎵

Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton taps Finnish symphonic metal band Apocalyptica for an epic remake of the 2006 gem, “Angels Calling.”

Meghan Trainor, Blink | Track Review 🎵

Although “Blink” is a respectable, enjoyable-enough single from Grammy winner Meghan Trainor, it’s not the least bit groundbreaking.

Alec King, Dangerous | Track Review 🎵

Despite getting too geeked for pleasure, Denver hip-hop artist Alec King exhibits a laid-back, potent flow on short, but sweet “Dangerous.”

Alec Benjamin, Demons | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin addresses and gives gratitude to an unnamed person on his first new single of 2020, “Demons.”

Blackbear, Me & ur ghost | Track Review 🎵

Fresh off the success of “hot girl bummer,” Blackbear returns with another angry, yet infectious potential hit, “Me & ur ghost.”

Tove Lo, Passion and Pain Taste the Same When I’m Weak | Track Review 🎵

Following the certified bop “Bikini Porn,” Swedish artist Tove Lo strikes gold again on “Passion and Pain Taste the Same When I’m Weak.”

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