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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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DaBaby, BLAME IT ON BABY (DELUXE) | Album Review 💿

With the deluxe version of BLAME IN ON BABY, which arrives four months after its initial release, DaBaby doesn’t move the needle.

Beyoncé, The Lion King: The Gift (Deluxe Edition) | Album Review 💿

In tandem with her Disney+ film, Black is King, Beyoncé reissues The Lion King: The Gift in a deluxe edition.

Ellie Goulding, Brightest Blue | Album Review 💿

Following a five-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated British pop artist Ellie Goulding makes a compelling comeback with Brightest Blue.

Taylor Swift, Folklore | Album Review 💿

Versatile, Grammy-winning musician Taylor Swift delivers the undisputed tour de force of her career with her eighth studio album, folklore.

Logic, No Pressure | Album Review 💿

Announcing his retirement from rap, with No Pressure, Logic bows out with one of the very best albums of career.

The Chicks, Gaslighter | Album Review 💿

The Chicks – formerly the Dixie Chicks – make a fierce return with a divorce-fueled, comeback album for the ages, Gaslighter.

LoveLeo, LOOK AT THIS MESS IVE MADE (EP) | Album Review 💿

On his debut EP, LOOK AT THIS MESS IVE MADE, pop musician LoveLeo showcases incredible artistic potential.

Juice WRLD, Legends Never Die | Album Review 💿

Ultimately, Legends Never Die, the second major posthumous rap album of 2020, is an enjoyable, fitting & well-rounded LP from Juice WRLD.

August Alsina, The Product III: stateofEMERGEncy | Album Review 💿

On The Product III: stateofEMERGEncy, August Alsina consistently sounds incredible vocally, but his third album itself is far too long.

Summer Walker, Life on Earth (EP) | Album Review 💿

Summer Walker provides an incredibly chill vibe and pleasant listening experience on her EP, Life on Earth (EP), but could use more punch.

~ 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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KATSEYE, Internet Girl | Song Review

“Internet Girl” by KATSEYE is a surefire earworm; a super catchy, incredibly fun K-pop bop that you won’t be able to get unstuck from your head.

Nick Jonas, Gut Punch | Song Review

Pop singer-songwriter Nick Jonas brings the heat on the thoughtful and enjoyable “Gut Punch,” the promo single from his fifth studio album, Sunday Best.

Doechii, girl, get up. | Song Review

Grammy-winning rapper Doechii, assisted by Grammy-winning R&B singer SZA, ate and left no crumbs in the single, “girl, get up.”

ETHAN, weaker days | Song Review

The handsome and talented Kiwi LGBTQ pop musician, ETHAN, delivers an authentic, honest, and must-hear bop in “weaker days.”

Ice Spice & Tokischa, Thootie | Song Review

American rapper Ice Spice and Dominican rapper Tokischa join forces for the confident, engaging, and infectious rap banger, “Thootie.”

blackbear, britney in 07 | Song Review

Intriguing pop singer, songwriter, and producer blackbear drops a brutally honest, hella entertaining single with “britney in 07.”

Central Cee, Booga | Song Review

English rapper Central Cee brings the heat on his short but engaging and fierce single, “Booga.”

Lil Uzi Vert, Chanel Boy | Song Review

Lil Uzi Vert brings a sh*t-ton of cockiness, confidence, and energy on their fierce, high-flying rap banger, “Chanel Boy.”

Kevin Jonas, Changing | Song Review

Elder Jonas Brothers member Kevin Jonas unveils an enjoyable and thoughtful debut pop solo single, “Changing.”

Rico Nasty, PEPPER | Song Review

Although it is brief, rapper Rico Nasty ensures that her single, “PEPPER,” is fierce, piping hot, and engaging as f—.

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