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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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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.

Lizzo, Cuz I Love You | Album Review 💿

Lizzo delivers a marvelous effort with Cuz I Love You, showcasing sick vocals, bigger-than-life personality & tight bars.

Anderson .Paak, Ventura | Album Review 💿

After wowing on his third LP, ‘Oxnard,’ Grammy-winning musician Anderson .Paak continues to ‘get his shine on’ on his fourth LP, ‘Ventura.’

~ 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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Shawn Mendes, Isn’t That Enough | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Canadian pop artist Shawn Mendes releases the folksy “Isn’t That Enough,” a promo single from his fifth LP, Shawn.

Shawn Mendes, Why Why Why | Song Review 🎵

Dashing pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes returns with the honest, well-rounded “Why Why Why,” a promo single from his fifth LP, Shawn.

A$AP Rocky, HIGHJACK | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper A$AP Rocky taps singer/songwriter Jessica Pratt for the assist on “HIGHJACK,” a single from his comeback LP, DON’T BE DUMB.

Ice Spice, GYAT | Song Review 🎵

Unfortunately, “GYAT,” a bonus track on Y2K!, the debut LP by Ice Spice, doesn’t move the needle or change the trajectory positively.

Charli XCX, Guess (Ft. Billie Eilish) | Song Review 🎵

Charli XCX taps Academy and Grammy award winner Billie Eilish for a marvelous remix of “Guess,” which originally appeared in the expanded version of Brat.

Cloud, Overdrive | Song Review 🎵

George James: Cloud, the guitarist and songwriter from Japan, delivers a high-octane experience with his latest track, "Overdrive."

Muni Long, Ruined Me | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Muni Long delivers a marvelous soundtrack to heartbreak with her single, “Ruined Me.”

Central Cee, gen z luv | Song Review 🎵

Zoomer, aka Gen-Z, love is in the air on “gen z luv,” another enjoyable single by rising British rapper, Central Cee.

Post Malone, Guy For That | Song Review 🎵

Post Malone taps fellow Grammy nominee Luke Combs for the assist on “Guy For That,” his third single from his debut country LP, F-1 Trillion.

Jonas Blue & Eyelar, 100 Lives | Song Review 🎵

English DJ, songwriter, and producer Jonas Blue and Dutch singer/songwriter Eyelar make a formidable team on their exuberant single, “100 Lives.”

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