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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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Years & Years, ‘If You’re Over Me’ | Track Review  

British electro-pop collective Years & Years continue to shine on “If You’re Over Me,” the second single from their highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Palo Santo.’

Meghan Trainor, ‘Let You Be Right’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning pop artist Meghan Trainor returns with “Let You Be Right,” her second single released in 2018.

Alice in Chains, ‘The One You Know’ | Track Review

Iconic grunge/hard-rock band Alice in Chains makes an impressive comeback after a five-year hiatus with a menacing, rocking new single, “The One You Know.”

Guns N’ Roses, ‘Shadow of Your Love’ | Track Review

In preparation for the expanded edition of their classic rock album ‘Appetite for Destruction,’ Guns N’ Roses releases a previously unreleased studio recording, “Shadow of Your Love.”

Gallant, ‘Doesn’t Matter’ | Track Review

Following “Gentleman,” Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist Gallant returns with his second single of 2018, “Doesn’t Matter.” 

YUNGBLUD, ‘21st Century Liability’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming 20-year old British alternative artist YUNGBLUD impresses on his rebellious, wild single, “21st Century Liability.”

Marshmello x Juicy J, ‘You Can Cry’ | Track Review

Rising DJ/producer Marshmello pairs up with veteran Memphis, TN rapper Juicy for a brand-new single, “Cry,” featuring the falsetto of British X Factor winner, James Arthur. 

Cheat Codes, ‘Balenciaga’ | Track Review

Rising Los Angeles, California DJ trio Cheat Codes continue to impress on their ‘boujee, luxurious’ new single, “Balenciaga.”

A$AP Ferg & Elle Fanning, ‘Moon River’ | Track Review

East Coast rapper A$AP Ferg and Actress and Model Elle Fanning join forces for a remix of the classic “Moon River” for Tiffany and Co. The results are a ‘hot mess.’

Julia Michaels, ‘Jump’ | Track Review

Rising pop singer/songwriter Julia Michaels delivers a sexy performance on single “Jump” featuring Trippie Redd.  Enjoyable, she could stand to pack more punch.

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