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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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Macklemore, ‘Marmalade’ | Track Review

Seattle rapper Macklemore enlists Lil Yachty (!) for “Marmalade,” a song that despite its title, isn’t about any sort of jam or jelly.

Thomas Rhett, ‘Unforgettable’ | Track Review

Thomas Rhett returns with the second single from his third studio album, ‘Life Changes,’ “Unforgettable.” He showcases his sweet, thoughtful side.

Thomas Rhett, Craving You | Track Review 🎵

Thomas Rhett shines on country-pop single “Craving You,” the promo single from his third album, Life Changes. He’s assisted by Maren Morris.

Kesha, Learn to Let Go | Track Review 🎵

Kesha realizes she should embrace the advice she gives to others for herself on “Learn to Let Go,” the third single from Rainbow (August 11).

Charli XCX, Boys | Track Review 🎵

Charli XCX has ‘boys’ on her mind on her infectious, fun new single, “Boys.” Sweetening the deal is a music video filled with famous boys.

Brett Eldredge, ‘Somethin’ I’m Good At’ | Track Review

Illinois' own Brett Eldredge delivers a fun, infectious single with “Something I’m Good At,” hailing from his third studio album, ‘Brett Eldredge.’

Shania Twain, ‘Poor Me’ | Track Review

Canadian country-pop veteran Shania Twain underwhelms on “Poor Me,” the second single from her forthcoming comeback album, ‘Now.’

Toby Keith, S****y Golfer | Track Review

Country vet Toby Keith turns his bad golf game into a hilariously-charming tongue-n-cheek, novelty country song on “Shitty Golfer.”

JP Cooper, ‘She’s on My Mind’ | Track Review

British singer/songwriter JP Cooper delivers a fun, relatable song with “She’s on My Mind,” a promo single from debut LP ‘Raised Under Grey Skies.’

X Ambassadors, ‘Ahead of Myself’ | Track Review

Alternative rock collective X Ambassadors drop “Ahead of Myself,” the fourth single they’ve released in 2017 ahead of their forthcoming album. 

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