~ Reviews 💿 ~

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.


~ Check out the most recent posts ⬇️ in this hyperlinked gallery 😎 🤘 ~


~ Get your fix of album reviews in all their glory, starting from most recent to oldest 😎 🤘 ~


~ 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.


~ Check out the most recent posts ⬇️ in this hyperlinked gallery 😎 🤘 ~


~ Get your fix of song reviews in all their glory, starting from most recent to oldest 😎 🤘 ~

Michael Ray, ‘Summer Water’ | Track Review

Florida country singer Michael Ray returns with “Summer Water,” the fifth advance single from his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’

R3HAB x Skytech, ‘What You Do’ | Track Review

Two proves to be better than one on instrumental EDM dance gem “What You Do,” a collaboration between DJs/producers R3HAB and Skytech.

Lauv, ‘Bracelet’ | Track Review

Gifted 23-year old Cali artist Lauv continues to build his case as the next big thing in pop/R&B with his latest, love-centric single, “Bracelet.”

Panic! At the Disco, High Hopes | Track Review 🎵

2 months after announcing PRAY FOR THE WICKED + releasing 2 singles, Panic! At the Disco returns with a 3rd single, “High Hopes.”

Steve Aoki, ‘Pretender’ | Track Review

Despite being an unlikely collaboration, Steve Aoki has a ‘bop’ on his hands with “Pretender” featuring AJR and Lil Yachty.

Tyler, the Creator, ‘435’ | Track Review

Though it’s incredibly short and sweet, Grammy-nominated rapper Tyler, the Creator proves he’s on ‘autopilot’ on single “435.”

ZAYN, ‘Entertainer’ | Track Review

Perhaps it’s not as accomplished as “Let Me,” British urban-pop standout ZAYN definitely entertains and builds excitement for his sophomore album with single “Entertainer.”

Kris Wu, ‘Like That’ | Track Review

Rising Chinese musician and actor Kris Wu sounds buttery smooth on his latest urban-contemporary/pop-rap single, “Like That.”

Cheat Codes, ‘I Love It’ | Track Review

Rising Los Angeles, California DJ trio Cheat Codes compels once again on their brief, question-filled single, “I Love It,” featuring Canadian EDM duo DVBBS.

Lil Peep, ‘4 Gold Chains’ | Track Review

Lil Peep has passed on, but his spirit lives on his posthumous single, “4 Gold Chains.” He’s assisted by Clams Casino who produces the record.

Also, you can check out reviews by category by clicking the buttons below ⬇️.