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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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Walker Hayes, ‘Shut Up Kenny’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming country singer-songwriter Walker Hayes drops single “Shut Up Kenny,” an ode to his idol, Kenny Chesney. “Kenny” appears on ‘boom.’  

The Boxer Rebellion, ‘Love Yourself’ | Track Review

Alternative rock collective Boxer Rebellion, led by Nathan Nicholson, delivers a beautiful, thoughtful new single, “Love Yourself.”

Jason Derulo, ‘Tip Toe’ | Track Review

Urban-pop artist Jason Derulo returns with single “Tip Toe,” which is ready-made for the club and the dancefloor. He’s assisted by French Montana.

Pitbull & Stereotypes, ‘Jungle’ | Track Review

‘Mr. Worldwide,’ better known as Pitbull, assisted by Stereotypes, E-40, and Abraham Mateo, returns with a fun and groovy, if corny single, “Jungle.”

John Legend, ‘Woodstock’ | Track Review

Soulful R&B artist John Legend returns with a ripe, gorgeous rendition of “Woodstock,” a Joni Mitchell classic.

Sigrid, ‘Strangers’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming Norwegian pop artist Sigrid continues to build her case as a pop artist who’s ‘got next’ on her enjoyable new single, “Strangers.”

Ty Dolla $ign & Future, ‘Darkside’ | Track Review

Ty Dolla $ign and Future combine forces, with the assist by Kiiara on “Darkside,” a promo single from soundtrack, ‘Bright: The Album.’

Ashanti, ‘Say Less’ | Track Review

Ashanti returns with attitude on her latest single “Say Less.” She enlists the ever-popular  Ty Dolla $ign and DJ Mustard on the boards.

T-Pain, ‘Textin’ My Ex’ | Track Review

After a relatively quiet career in the ‘10s, T-Pain returns to his glory days on single “Textin’ My Ex.” He’s assisted by Tiffany Evans.

Owl City, ‘All My Friends’ | Track Review

Owl City falls way, WAY short on “All My Friends,” the quirky, schmaltzy promo single for his forthcoming album, ‘Cinematic.’

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