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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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Aaron Frazer, Introducing… | Album Review 💿

Aaron Frazer does a marvelous job recapturing the magic of soul music on his sensational debut album, 💿 Introducing…

Jazmine Sullivan, Heaux Tales | Album Review 💿

R&B singer/songwriter Jazmine Sullivan makes a compelling comeback with Heaux Tales, her first album in six years.

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Kid Cudi, Man on the Moon III: The Chosen | Album Review 💿

Kid Cudi reminds us why he’s such a beloved, key figure in hip-hop with his fine seventh studio album, Man on the Moon III: The Chosen.

Taylor Swift, evermore | Album Review 💿

Taylor Swift continues a dominant 2020 with her second surprise album, and another undisputed, alternative/folk gem, Evermore.

Jack Harlow, Thats What They All Say | Album Review 💿

After elevating his profile big time in 2020, Jack Harlow releases his debut album, Thats What They All Say, which has its notable moments.

Shawn Mendes, Wonder | Album Review 💿

Shawn Mendes begins the transition from heartthrob to fully grown adult on his fourth studio album, Wonder.

Josh Groban, Harmony | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated traditional pop artist Josh Groban sounds incredibly harmonious on his eighth studio album, Harmony.

Miley Cyrus, Plastic Hearts | Album Review 💿

With her seventh studio album, Plastic Hearts, Grammy-nominated pop standout Miley Cyrus releases her best album in years.

Chris Stapleton, Starting Over | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winner Chris Stapleton delivers the best country album of 2020 with his fourth studio album, Starting Over.

Megan Thee Stallion, Good News | Album Review 💿

Megan Thee Stallion brings the heat on her cocky, confident, hypersexual, and unapologetic debut album, Good News.

~ 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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Spilata, The Cuntiest | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spilata utterly slays and serves C U Next Tuesday with his bold, fearless, irresistibly delicious, and unapologetic jazz single, “The Cuntiest.”

MUNA, Dancing On The Wall | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Queer indie-pop band MUNA delivers an irresistible, dance-worthy single with “Dancing On The Wall,” the promo single from their fourth LP of the same name.

Bleachers, you and forever | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bleachers, led by Jack Antonoff, make a compelling return with “you and forever,” the promo single for their fifth LP, everyone for ten minutes.

Charlie Puth, Cry | Song Review

Grammy-nominated pop singer, songwriter, and producer Charlie Puth enlists smooth jazz god Kenny G for the incredibly sophisticated single, “Cry.”

ZAYN, Die For Me | Song Review

The handsome and talented, but heartbroken pop singer-songwriter ZAYN does his big one on “Die For Me,” the promo single from his fifth studio album, KONNAKOL.

Educatable, Thank You | Song Review

When a band loses its frontman, the usual outcome is either a respectful disbandment or an ill-advised replacement. Ricky Barson chose a third, far braver path.

Ryan Cassata & The Taxpayers, We Don’t F*** With Cops | Song Review

Ryan Cassata & The Taxpayers drop a brief but bold, spirited, and thought-provoking song with “We Don’t F*** With Cops.”

Brunio Who, Brunio’s Mind | Song Review

Brunio Who Returns With "Brunio's Mind."

Feng, J*b | Song Review

English rapper, songwriter, and producer Feng does his big one on the short but utterly sweet “J*b”. The job may suck, but the song is a surefire vibe!

Tame Impala & JENNIE, Dracula – JENNIE Remix | Song Review

Tame Impala and JENNIE bring down the house with the infectious and irresistible “Dracula – JENNIE Remix,” a remix of Tame Impala’s 2025 top 40 pop hit.

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