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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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Tame Impala, The Slow Rush | Album Review 💿

Following a five-year hiatus, Tame Impala makes a compelling return on its psychedelia-heavy, introspective, 4th studio album, The Slow Rush.

Justin Bieber, Changes | Album Review 💿

After nearly a five-year hiatus, Justin Bieber returns with his comeback album, Changes. The problem is, it’s an underwhelming affair.

Kesha, High Road | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated pop artist Kesha brings ample spirit, energy, and f-bombs on her colorful fourth studio album, High Road.

Meghan Trainor, Treat Myself | Album Review 💿

After being delayed more than a year, Meghan Trainor returns with her third studio album, Treat Myself, with so-so results.

Lil Wayne, Funeral | Album Review 💿

Lil Wayne has his share of moments (and bangers) on his surprise 2020 album, Funeral.  Even so, it could’ve benefited from some edits.

K. Michelle, All Monsters are Human | Album Review 💿

Blunt & unapologetic R&B artist K. Michelle remains true to herself on her first album post-Atlantic Records, All Monsters are Humans.

Ryan Beatty, Dreaming of David | Album Review 💿

On his brilliant sophomore album, Dreaming of David, Ryan Beatty is more ambitious, while maintaining incredible authenticity.

Spencer Barnett, I’m Fine | Album Review 💿

Approaching his 20th year living, ascending pop heartthrob Spencer Barnett impresses on his second EP and first of 2020, I’m Fine.

Halsey, Manic | Album Review 💿

Manic, the third studio album by Grammy-nominated alt-pop sensation Halsey, is an intriguing album overall, with its fair share of moments.

Mac Miller, Circles | Album Review 💿

Mac Miller left the world at the untimely age of 26, but he leaves quite an addition to his discography with posthumous album, CIRCLES.

~ 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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Little Simz, Hello, Hi | Song Review 🎵

Confident and talented British rapper Lil Simz ‘cooks’ on her brief but potent drill-infused rap banger, “Hello, Hi.”

Zerb & Wiz Khalifa, Location | Song Review 🎵

Brazilian DJ/producer Zerb, assisted by Ty Dolla $ign, and Wiz Khalifa, warm up those frigid January 2025 temps with the piping hot dance cut, “Location.”

Morgan Wallen, Smile | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated country singer Morgan Wallen brings a change of pace with his single “Smile,” released at the tail-end of 2024.

Gunna, GOT DAMN | Song Review 🎵

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ½ Backed by a smooth, hypnotic instrumental, Grammy-nominated rapper Gunna delivers a confident, enjoyable banger with “GOT DAMN.”

Katy Perry, OK | Song Review 🎵

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-nominated pop artist Katy Perry delivers an ‘okay’ song with “OK,” the final track on 1432, the deluxe version of her critically panned 143 album.

Artemas, xvideos | Song Review 🎵

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ English singer, songwriter, and producer Artemas keeps things risqué and sexed-up in his brief single, “xvideos,” named after the adult website.

Artemas, fancy | Song Review 🎵

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Talented English singer, songwriter, and producer Artemas brings the heat and vibes on his electro-infused single, “fancy.”

Julien Baker & TORRES, Sugar in the Tank | Song Review 🎵

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Julien Baker & TORRES make a formidable duo on their enjoyable, well-rounded debut single, “Sugar in the Tank.”

Ne-Yo, Show Me | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo proves he’s ‘still got it’ on his enjoyable, sensual R&B ballad, “Show Me.”

ian, No Way | Song Review 🎵

Gen-Z rapper ian (Ian Smith) brings nothing new, game-changing, or substantial to the table in his brief single, “No Way.”

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