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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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Jonas Brothers, Happiness Begins | Album Review 💿

Pop brother collective Jonas Brothers shine on their highly-anticipated comeback LP, ‘Happiness Begins,’ their first studio album in a decade.

Denzel Curry, ZUU | Album Review 💿

Despite its brief runtime, ‘ZUU’ gives Carol City, Florida rapper Denzel Curry a strong, well-rounded album with no shortage of hard-hitting bangers.

Thomas Rhett, Center Point Road | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominate contemporary country musician Thomas Rhett maintains consistency on his fourth studio album, ‘Center Point Road.’

Miley Cyrus, She is Coming (EP) | Album Review

Grammy-nominated pop musician Miley Cyrus delivers some worthwhile moments on her 2019 EP ‘She is Coming’ even if the effort is imperfect.

YG, 4REAL 4REAL | Album Review

Compton rapper YG returns less than a year after releasing ‘Stay Dangerous’ to drop his fourth studio album, ‘4REAL 4REAL.’

The National, I Am Easy to Find | Album Review

The National return with their eighth studio album, ‘I Am Easy to Find,’ a respectable and intriguing affair, even if it runs too long.

Carly Rae Jepsen, Dedicated | Album Review 💿

Canadian pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen makes a strong comeback on her fourth studio album Dedicated, which ranks among the crème de la crème of 2019.

DJ Khaled, Father of Asahd | Album Review

DJ Khaled, the master curator of big-name collaborations, returns after a two-year hiatus with his latest star-studded album, ‘Father of Asahd.’

Tyler, the Creator, IGOR | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated rapper and producer Tyler, the Creator returns with the most ambitious and unexpected album of his career with IGOR. 

Ciara, Beauty Marks | Album Review

After releasing six major label albums, R&B standout Ciara releases her seventh album, Beauty Marks independently with so-so results.

~ 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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Lil Yachty, Lets Get On Dey Ass | Song Review 🎵

The ever-idiosyncratic rapper, Lil Yachty, drops a vibe with a colorful and intriguing single, “Lets Get On Dey Ass.”

Madison Beer, 15 MINUTES | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Madison Beer impresses on her second single from 2024, the hypnotic, sleekly produced, “15 MINUTES.”

BOYR!OT, ALL THE BEST, JESS! | Song Review 🎵

Los Angeles-based queer, alt-rock/pop-punk duo BOYR!OT gives their best on their energetic, high-flying, rocking single, “ALL THE BEST, JESS!”.

Al Coffey, Lovesick | Song Review 🎵

UK Queer pop singer/songwriter Al Coffey brings the heat on his relatable, heartbroken, ‘love-pained’ single, “Lovesick.”

GRANT KNOCHE, INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS – MAN DOWN! Remix | Song Review 🎵

Handsome and talented pop musician GRANT KNOCHE keeps things hot and sexy on “INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS – MAN DOWN! Remix.”

Ansel Elgort, guestroom | Song Review 🎵

Actor, singer, songwriter, and producer Ansel Elgort releases his first new solo single in six years with the sexy, summery bop, “guestroom.”

Teddy Swims, Funeral | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Teddy Swims delivers a soulful vocal performance on his engaging, well-rounded pop single, “Funeral.”

Ice Spice & Central Cee, Did It First | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Ice Spice taps fellow drill rapper, Central Cee, for the brief but entertaining “Did It First.”

Katy Perry, WOMAN’S WORLD | Song Review 🎵

Katy Perry misses the mark with the controversial “WOMAN’S WORLD,” the long-awaited lead single from her sixth studio album, 143.

Quavo & Lana Del Rey, Tough | Song Review 🎵

Quavo and Lana Del Rey prove that an unexpected, unlikely pairing can pay off musically. “Tough” is ready-made for summer and beyond.

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