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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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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.

Logic, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | Album Review 💿

Logic continues to be prolific in regard to quantity, but his latest album, ‘Confessions of a Dangerous Mind’ falls short of the glory of his best work.

Vampire Weekend, Father of the Bride | Album Review

Grammy-winning alternative collective Vampire Weekend returns with an alluring, consistent, and well-rounded fourth studio album, ‘Father of the Bride.’

Blackbear, Anonymous | Album Review 💿

R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Blackbear makes an enjoyable, if ‘heartbroken’ return with his fifth studio album, ANONYMOUS.

Rob Thomas, Chip Tooth Smile | Album Review

Following a lengthy, four-year hiatus, Grammy-winning pop musician Rob Thomas impresses on his fourth studio album, ‘Chip Tooth Smile.’

P!nk, Hurts 2B Human | Album Review

As she approaches 40, Grammy-winning pop superstar P!nk maintains her edge on her enjoyable and consistent eighth studio album, ‘Hurts 2B Human.’

AJR, Neotheater | Album Review 💿

New York alt-pop collective AJR returns with an intriguing third studio album, ‘Neotheater’ which exemplifies millennial spirit.

ScHoolboy Q, CrasH Talk | Album Review

ScHoolboy Q has his fair share of moments on his fifth studio album, ‘CrasH Talk,’ but the album comes off a bit disjointed compared to past efforts.

Beyoncé, Homecoming: The Live Album | Album Review 💿

Beyoncé delivers a once-in-a-lifetime live album with ‘Homecoming: The Live Album,’ which captures performances from her stint headlining Coachella.

~ 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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Paco, BODY SHOP. | Song Review 🎵

Paco taps Tommy Richman for the assist on his fun, groovy, and sensual-minded hip-hop single, “BODY SHOP.”

Lil Baby, Touchdown | Song Review 🎵

On his respectable single, “Touchdown,” Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Baby brings a compelling cadence and flow without moving the needle per se.

Quavo, Georgia Ways | Song Review 🎵

Quavo collaborates with fellow Georgia-bred musicians Teddy Swims and Luke Bryan on the entertaining if slightly corny country/pop/rap single “Georgia Ways.”

Bad Bunny, EL CLúB | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny entertains and intrigues in his single, “EL CLúB” where he misses his ex.

Dixon Dallas, Like Honey | Song Review 🎵

Country singer/songwriter Dixon Dallas keeps things queer, and we wouldn’t have it any other way on the honey-sweet single, “Like Honey.”

Minna Ora, Freeze | Song Review 🎵

George James: Minna Ora speaks a powerful message in her new single, "Freeze."

THELIGHTS, RUSH | Song Review 🎵

George James: "Christmas Wish," by Julia Thomsen is a magnificent piece that immediately puts you in the middle of the holiday season.

G-Eazy, Nada | Song Review 🎵

Rapper G-Eazy remains true to who he is as an artist on his brief, confident, and sample-fueled single, “Nada.” He doesn’t move the needle.

Polo G, No More Heroes | Song Review 🎵

⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Chicago rapper Polo G keeps things melodic and ‘a buck’ on his brief post-HOOD POET single, “No More Heroes.”

Kesha, DELUSIONAL | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Kesha shines on “DELUSIONAL,” her second single as an independent artist.

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