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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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Jhené Aiko, ‘Sativa’ | Track Review

One of the coolest, calmest, and most collected R&B singers, Jhené Aiko, returns with a remix of “Sativa,” assisted by Rae Sremmurd. 

George Ezra, ‘Paradise’ | Track Review

George Ezra shows off tremendous energy, enthusiasm, and personality on “Paradise,” the second single from his sophomore album, ‘Staying at Tamara’s.’

Lokki, ‘I Catch You’ | Track Review

Newcomer Lokki proves he’s one to watch on his radiant debut single, “I Catch You,” the promo single from his upcoming, debut EP, ‘Cirrhi.’

EEL SOS, ‘Say Anything’ | Track Review

Talented, Los Angeles musicians EEL SOS and Classy Williams join forces for some fantastic, ‘groove-tastic,’ ear candy on single, “Say Anything.”

AWOLNATION, ‘Handyman’ | Track Review

AWOLNATION (Aaron Bruno) drops another enjoyable, well-rounded single with “Handyman,” the fourth teaser track from ‘Here Come the Runts.

Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra, ‘Off and On Again’ | Track Review

Indie-rock/blues band Marty O'Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra thrill on "Off and On Again," a single from their forthcoming album, Stereoscope (February 9, 2018).

Julia Michaels, ‘Heaven’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter Julia Michaels sounds heavenly on "Heaven," the fourth teaser track from the 'Fifty Shades Freed' original motion picture soundtrack.

Zoey G, ‘Runaway’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming teen-pop artist Zoey G shows tremendous potential on her infectious, Latin-infused single, “Runaway.”

Louis Brennan, ‘Airport Hotel’ | Track Review

London-based Dublin singer-singer Louis Brennan impresses on ballad “Airport Hotel,” a single from his debut album, Dead Capital (February 23, 2018).

Holly Miranda, ‘Golden Spiral’ | Track Review

New York alternative musician Holly Miranda thrills on “Golden Spiral,” a promo single from her fourth solo releases, ‘Mutual Horse,’ arriving February 23, 2018. 

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