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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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Barbra Streisand, Walls | Album Review

Iconic actress and singer Barbra Streisand delivers one of her best albums in years with her politically and socially-charged tour de force, ‘Walls.’

Andrea Bocelli, Sí | Album Review

The exemplification of a class act, not to mention consistency, veteran classical Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli shines bright on his 2018 album, ‘Sí.’

Joji, BALLADS 1 | Album Review 💿

Rising alternative R&B artist Joji showcases ample potential on his moody, full-length, debut studio album, ‘BALLADS 1.’ The vibes are real. 88rising truly is rising.  Joji is on the roster of ...

BROCKHAMPTON, iridescence | Album Review 💿

LA-based hip-hop collective BROCKHAMPTON captivates on their major label debut album, ‘iridescence,’ their fourth album overall.

Khalid, Suncity | Album Review

Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist Khalid returns with a 21-minute project, ‘Suncity’ which is chocked-full of vibes if nothing else.  

Ella Mai, Ella Mai | Album Review

British R&B singer Ella Mai delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded contemporary R&B album with her self-titled debut.  It’s much more than just “Boo’d Up.”

Quavo, QUAVO HUNCHO | Album Review

Quavo releases his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘QUAVO HUNCHO.’  While the LP has its moments, the rapper also seems to run short on fresh ideas.

T.I., Dime Trap | Album Review

Self-proclaimed ‘King of the South’ T.I. delivers plenty of worthwhile moments on his tenth studio album, ‘Dime Trap.’  

Twenty One Pilots, Trench | Album Review 💿

Following a three-year hiatus, Grammy-winning alternative duo Twenty One Pilots make a strong comeback on their fifth studio album, ‘Trench.’

Logic, YSIV | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated rapper Logic remains on autopilot throughout the course of his highly-anticipated, fourth studio album, ‘YSIV.

~ 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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Lucky Daye, HERicane | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Lucky Daye brings the heat on the groovy and sexy single, “HERicane.”

Debbii Dawson, Happy World | Song Review 🎵

Singer Debbii Dawson puts a smile on our faces with her colorful and delightful alternative pop single, “Happy World.”

Drake, Push Ups | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Drake has a bone to pick with several high-profile rappers – namely Kendrick Lamar – on his diss track, “Push Ups.”

Mad Tsai, All-American B*tch! | Song Review 🎵

Fierce pop standout Mad Tsai ‘brings the heat’ on his engaging, energetic, and sickening single, “All-American Bitch!”.

Shaboozey, A Bar Song (Tipsy) | Song Review 🎵

Perhaps “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” isn’t your father or grandfather’s country music, but Shaboozey brings ample energy, entertainment, and fun to the table.

ZAYN, Alienated | Song Review 🎵

After a promising start with his ‘about-face,’ ZAYN fails to achieve the same glory with “Alienated,” the second single from ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS.

John Summit, EAT THE BASS | Song Review 🎵

Electronic music producer and DJ John Summit lights the dancefloor on fire with his infectious dance single, “EAT THE BASS.”

XG & VALORANT, UNDEFEATED | Song Review 🎵

Japanese girl group XG and VALORANT bring ample confidence, the heart of a champion, and epic energy on their single, “UNDEFEATED.”

Chlöe, Boy Bye | Song Review 🎵

Chlöe brings the attitude to her engaging, pop-leaning R&B single, “Boy Bye” where she kicks her lame, no-good boy to the curb.

Fred again.., BerwynGesaffNeighbours | Song Review 🎵

Fred again.., BERWYN, and Gesaffelstein collaborate on the brief but thrilling “BerwynGesaffNeighbours,” the second track from Fred’s USB album.

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