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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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Florida Georgia Line, Florida Georgia Line (EP) | Album Review

If you go into the Florida Georgia Line self-titled, four-song EP expecting your brain to be stimulated, you’ll be utterly disappointed.

Cole Swindell, All of It | Album Review

Although he maintains consistency and a lovable personality, Cole Swindell delivers a pleasant third studio LP with ‘All of It’ without “moving the needle.”

Ariana Grande, Sweetener | Album Review 💿

Following a two-year hiatus, Ariana Grande makes her highly-anticipated return with her fourth studio album, 'Sweetener.'

Jason Mraz, Know. | Album Review

For Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Jason Mraz, “love” is the focus on his highly-anticipated, sixth studio album, 'Know.'

Nicki Minaj, Queen | Album Review

After a four-year hiatus, Nicki Minaj returns with her highly-anticipated, fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ It doesn’t disappoint for the most part.

YG, Stay Dangerous | Album Review

YG serves a hearty helping of hard-nosed, West Coast and trap-infused bangers on his 3rd studio album, Stay Dangerous.  Wheel not reinvented, but worthwhile.

Mac Miller, Swimming | Album Review 💿

Mac Miller returns with arguably the most personal, honest, and mature album of his career with his fifth studio album, ‘Swimming.’

Travis Scott, ASTROWORLD | Album Review

Houston rapper Travis Scott delivers some of the best work of his career with his highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘ASTROWORLD.’

Iggy Azalea, Survive the Summer (EP) | Album Review

Following a four-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated rapper Iggy Azalea returns with ‘Survive the Summer,’ a six-song EP full of cocky, confident bangers.

Cody Jinks, Lifers | Album Review

Country artist Cody Jinks keeps things traditional throughout the course of his eighth album, ‘Lifers.’ The results are consistent and utterly incredible.

~ 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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GRANT KNOCHE, MOSQUITOES | Song Review 🎵

GRANT KNOCHE impresses once more with his short but potent, blood-sucking single, “MOSQUITOES” which criticizes Los Angeles.

Sam Hunt, Liberty | Song Review 🎵

Country singer/songwriter Sam Hunt returns with an intriguing, vibe-filled, modern country song with “Liberty.”

Shawn Mendes, Heart of Gold | Song Review 🎵

On “Heart of Gold,” Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes shares a thoughtful song regarding grieving a deceased friend.

The Weeknd, São Paulo | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter The Weeknd, assisted by Brazilian singer Anitta, delivers a ‘change of pace’ on his energetic, vibe-laden single, “São Paulo.”

Summer Walker, Heart Of A Woman | Song Review 🎵

Summer Walker ‘brings the heat’ on her potent, cool energy, 1990s-sounding R&B single, “Heart Of A Woman.”

Tyler, The Creator, Noid | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper and singer Tyler, The Creator is ambitious on his fame-leery, ultra-paranoid single, “Noid.”

Addison Rae, Aquamarine | Song Review 🎵

Gen-Z singer, songwriter, actress, and influencer Addison Rae drops a hypnotic and infectious bop with her second single of 2024, “Aquamarine.”

Lady Gaga, Disease | Song Review 🎵

Academy and Grammy Award-winning musician Lady Gaga brings a healing touch to her enjoyable single, “Disease.”

Ervin Munir, My Heart | Song Review 🎵

Ervin Munir is a folk singer who consistently delivers, exemplified by his new single, "My Heart."

Mary J. Blige, You Ain’t The Only One | Song Review 🎵

Decorated R&B artist Mary J. Blige delivers encouraging, positive vibes on “You Ain’t The Only One,” the second single from her 15th studio album, Gratitude.

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